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Rev. Jesse Jackson Mobilizes Chicago’s Laid-Off Factory Workers

By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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The Reverend Jesse Jackson is stomping for laid-off workers and hopes Bank of America provides finances, the Associated Press reports. After meeting with hundreds of Chicago’s former factory employees, he is seeking to get Bank of America to extend the credit of Republic Windows and Doors plant to save hundreds of jobs and ensure the laborers get packages after being notified three days before their company closed.