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cnn.com - 12/11/2008

Chicago workers end window plant sit-in

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Protesters demonstrate in support of the window-factory workers in Chicago on Wednesday.

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google.com - 12/8/2008

The Associated Press: Obama: Workers staging sit-in 'absolutely right'

— google.com — Obama: Workers staging sit-in 'absolutely right' By RUPA SHENOY 7 hours ago CHICAGO (AP) President-elect Barack Obama... is weighing in on behalf of workers staging a sit-in on the factory floor of their former Chicago employer to protest abruptly ... (more) The Associated Press: Obama: Workers staging sit-in ...

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chicagobreakingnews.com - 12/8/2008

No end yet to worker sit-in

— chicagobreakingnews.com — The sit-in by laid-off workers at Chicago's Republic Windows & Doors plant will continue for at least... another night after union, company and bank representatives decided to continue negotiating a settlement tomorrow afternoon. A three-hour meeting was ... (more) No end yet to worker sit-in

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apnews.myway.com - 12/8/2008

My Way News - Obama: Workers staging sit-in 'absolutely right'

— apnews.myway.com — My Way News - Obama: Workers staging sit-in 'absolutely right'... (more) My Way News - Obama: Workers staging sit-in 'absolutely ...

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