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Chicago Factory Strike

Obama's Most Progressive Act Yet; Solidarity With the Chicago Factory Worker Sit-in

Rob Kall | Posted 01.08.2009 | Politics

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It seems to me these heroic folks protesting at the factory may have, perhaps without realizing it, fired the first shot, like the shot heard round the world -- one that will get the congress to listen.

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Illinois Governor Suspends Business With Bank Of America

Huffington Post | Katharine Zaleski | Posted 01.08.2009 | Chicago

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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich announced Monday that he is asking all Illinois government agencies to suspend business with Bank of America. Blagoj...

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Laid Off Workers Refuse To Leave Chicago Factory

AP | RUPA SHENOY | Posted 01.06.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — Workers who got three days' notice that their factory was shutting its doors have occupied the building and say they won't go home wit...

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