As part of their “Resistance and Recovery” tour, Workers
from Republic Windows and Doors who staged and won a six-day strike in
centerpiece of a public forum being held from
February 12th at the Lafayette Presbyterian Church located at
The
workers and UE (United Electrical Workers) members waged the sit-in strike in
December of 2008 in response to the closing of their plant with a mere three days
notice. Action taken by workers on the shop floor, along with nationwide support
from Jobs with Justice (JwJ) and other community, faith and labor activists equated
to victory in the form of benefits and a plan to reopen the doors of the plant.
Ultimately, the workers won a settlement from bailout beneficiary Bank of
America and Republic owners that included severance pay and compensation for
unpaid earnings.
Recognizing
the economic downward spiral and the millions confronting job loss and
foreclosures, JwJ is celebrating the stance made in
widespread campaign that puts
They aim to restore workers’ rights to organize, ensure health care for all, encourage
the creation of green jobs, and hold bailed-out banks accountable.
The
Coalition for Economic Justice is the
will be co-sponsoring the event with People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH Buffalo).