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Workers and various supporters of Republic Windows and Doors factory march in front of the Bank of America in downtown December 10, 2008 in Chicago, Illinios
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008

Open quoteHopefully this is an example for workers across the country that when things like this happen, you can step up, you can speak out, and you can win.Close quote

  • MARK MEINSTER,
  • of the United Electrical Workers union, which represents the laid-off Chicago workers who won a $1.75 million settlement after a sit-in to protest a lack of severance benefits
Photo: Darren Hauck / Getty | Source: AP