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Biden visit hopes to stimulate Serious business

Vice president touts stimulus package as he meets with local and federal officials, workers and union reps at former Republic Windows and Door plant now operated by California company.

6 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Biden to visit shuttered Republic Windows plant

The company declared bankruptcy in December, throwing more than 200 people out of work. It was scheduled to reopen earlier this month, but a union representative says plans for the factory are unclear.

6 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Sunshine ordinance wins approval

Mayor Daley's critics have argued the TIFs have created a slush fund for developers at the expense of revenues for schools and other local governments. The law mandates Web access to TIF records.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Republic workers will appeal NLRB decision

The workers filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board in connection with their union's handling of a donation fund set up for members laid off when the Republic plant closed.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Feds: Republic broke law

The National Labor Relations Board's regional director has found Republic Doors and Windows violated federal labor law in closing the company's Goose Island plant.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Anger, disappointment linger after Republic owner's Iowa deal

RED OAK, IOWA -- A business deal here involving Richard Gillman, owner of Chicago's Republic Windows, left a trail of unpaid debts and unemployed workers. Now a company linked to Gillman is facing a $1 million lawsuit, and Red Oak residents are contemplating more legal action.

8 months ago | Peter Sachs

Stimulus package may benefit former Republic Windows workers

The plant's new owner, Serious Materials, says it expects demand for its energy efficient windows will rise because of provisions in the stimulus package. Because of that, the company is ramping up production.

8 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Republic set to reopen; Iowa plant's future is hazy

A California company purchased Republic Windows and Doors out of bankruptcy. The Goose Island plant could reopen in as little as a month, gradually rehiring some of the 300 workers laid off from it.

8 months ago | Peter Sachs

Workers: Republic Windows sale is labor victory

A California-based company confirms it is seeking to buy Republic, and plans to rehire the approximately 300 workers who were laid off when the Goose Island plant closed. Workers involved in a sit-in at the plant say it was worth it.

10 months ago | Claire Bushey

Union: California company may buy Republic Windows

In December, the Goose Island manufacturer provided workers with just three days' notice that the factory would close. A sit-in at the plant attracted national attention.

10 months ago | Claire Bushey

Union in Republic Windows protest files labor charges against company

The union representing workers who staged a six-day sit-in last month filed unfair labor practice charges. The union is trying to force the return of machinery taken from the plant.

10 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Victory for Republic's workers

A settlement has been reached between the union and the bank to pay the workers their severance package and vacation days.

11 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Republic workers continue sit-in after nine hours of talks

No deal OK'd by Bank of America, Republic Windows and Doors and representatives of the company's workers despite hours of negotiations.

11 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Bank of America to aid Republic workers

The move could end a five-day sit in at Republic's Goose Island plant.

11 months ago | David McClendon

No deal yet for Republic Windows workers

Union officials announced their meeting with Bank of America was productive, but more time is needed to find a solution. Workers say they plan to continue their sit-in at the plant.

11 months ago | Megan Cottrell

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NEIGHBORHOOD News

Vice president touts stimulus package as he meets with local and federal officials, workers and union reps at former Republic Windows and Door plant now operated by California company.

6 months ago | Fernando Diaz

The company declared bankruptcy in December, throwing more than 200 people out of work. It was scheduled to reopen earlier this month, but a union representative says plans for the factory are unclear.

6 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Mayor Daley's critics have argued the TIFs have created a slush fund for developers at the expense of revenues for schools and other local governments. The law mandates Web access to TIF records.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

The workers filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board in connection with their union's handling of a donation fund set up for members laid off when the Republic plant closed.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

The National Labor Relations Board's regional director has found Republic Doors and Windows violated federal labor law in closing the company's Goose Island plant.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

RED OAK, IOWA -- A business deal here involving Richard Gillman, owner of Chicago's Republic Windows, left a trail of unpaid debts and unemployed workers. Now a company linked to Gillman is facing a $1 million lawsuit, and Red Oak residents are contemplating more legal action.

8 months ago | Peter Sachs

The plant's new owner, Serious Materials, says it expects demand for its energy efficient windows will rise because of provisions in the stimulus package. Because of that, the company is ramping up production.

8 months ago | Fernando Diaz

A California company purchased Republic Windows and Doors out of bankruptcy. The Goose Island plant could reopen in as little as a month, gradually rehiring some of the 300 workers laid off from it.

8 months ago | Peter Sachs

A California-based company confirms it is seeking to buy Republic, and plans to rehire the approximately 300 workers who were laid off when the Goose Island plant closed. Workers involved in a sit-in at the plant say it was worth it.

10 months ago | Claire Bushey

In December, the Goose Island manufacturer provided workers with just three days' notice that the factory would close. A sit-in at the plant attracted national attention.

10 months ago | Claire Bushey

The union representing workers who staged a six-day sit-in last month filed unfair labor practice charges. The union is trying to force the return of machinery taken from the plant.

10 months ago | Megan Cottrell

A settlement has been reached between the union and the bank to pay the workers their severance package and vacation days.

11 months ago | Megan Cottrell

No deal OK'd by Bank of America, Republic Windows and Doors and representatives of the company's workers despite hours of negotiations.

11 months ago | Megan Cottrell

The move could end a five-day sit in at Republic's Goose Island plant.

11 months ago | David McClendon

Union officials announced their meeting with Bank of America was productive, but more time is needed to find a solution. Workers say they plan to continue their sit-in at the plant.

11 months ago | Megan Cottrell

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