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Join the Working World's campaign to save factories across North America by lending to workers who are fighting to recover their jobs. New Era was a battle in which workers stood up against all odds and fought for their dignity. But there is still a long way to go. Support them. And support workers around the country who want to join in this struggle. Donate, and your dollars will go to a…
When Serious Energy decided to shutter the factory earlier this year, the workers decided they would fire the boss and run the factory themselves. The workers partnered with our team in the US to raise money, purchase the factory, and form the New Era Windows cooperative. Next year, we intend to open the factory under democratic worker-ownership. But that's just the beginning. Inspired by the…
A group of the former Republic Windows and Doors occupiers are taking back the American dream and forming a worker-run cooperative to manufacture high quality, environmental windows and doors. With the daring factory occupations in 2008 and 2012, these workers have become a beacon of hope for a nation in distress. Now, they are in the process of buying the factory from Serious Energy to build…
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