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February 27, 2012

Chicago Factory to Remain Open for 90 Days After Worker Occupation 
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In labor news, the owner of a factory in Chicago has agreed to keep the
plant open for 90 more days after workers locked themselves inside on
Thursday. About 65 workers at the Goose Island plant occupied the plant
after the firm, Serious Energy, announced plans to close the plant and
consolidate its operations. In 2008, some of the same workers were
involved in a famous six-day sit-in after Republic Windows and Doors
gave workers just three days' notice before closing the factory.



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