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R.I.P. Ricky Maclin, Leader of Republic Windows and Doors Factory Occupation (win for workers...)
Ricky Maclin, one of the leaders of the 2008 occupation at Republic Windows and Doors in Chicago, passed away on May 5. He loved to tell other workers: "If you don't fight, you've already lost, but if you do fight, you can win!" See the UE's obituary.
Chicago Sitdown Strike Produces Win for Workers, Not Banks - See more at: http://labornotes.org/2008/12/chicago-sitdown-strike-produces-win-workers-not-banks#sthash.VD9r0aV1.dpuf
UE Mourns Passing of Ricky Maclin, Leader of Republic Windows Occupation: http://www.ueunion.org/ue-news/2015/ue-mourns-passing-of-ricky-maclin-leader-of-republic-windows-occupation
Ricky Maclin reports on Republic plant occupation to 2009 UE Convention.