Republic Windows Workers - right or wrong?

Workers at Republic Windows & Doors in Chicago have ended their sit-in over unpaid wages and benefits, after the company shut down on three days' notice. Were they right to take over the premises?

The story has been widely covered and reported elsewhere. My question is, why were the lawlessness and trespassing permitted?

One phone call to the Chicago Police Department should have been all that was necessary. After that, the police should have begun removing the trespassers, one at a time and as peacefully as possible. Did Republic Windows officials call the Chicago Police Department and request that trespassers be removed?

Bank of America threw some money at the deal, but what possible tie-in was there just because B of A sucked up money in the Federal bail-out. Any bank money should have been loaned only to a credit-worthy borrower providing strong payback guarantees. Who will really pay for the $1.75 million deal for the Republic Windows' workers? Owners of the company? Of the bank? The bank's shareholders? The FDIC?

Would angry workers have burned or destroyed the plant?

The workers (and unions) feel emboldened by their success. Businesses everywhere must now be on high alert for similar action by workers facing lay-off or termination. Unless we are headed down the slippery slope to lawlessness in the workplace and in society in general, business owners and lenders must be ready to protect what's left of their investments.

I don't know, or care, about the reasons that Republic Windows & Doors closed. We're in a recession, folks. Many are already being affected. Many will be affected. It's going to be a long winter, and you'd better be saving up your nuts.

Will Recession turn to Depression?

"The outcome also may be a warning to companies to obey federal law on giving workers at least two months' notice before closing large plants. Workers at Republic said they were given only three days' warning." (Chicago Tribune, (December 12, 2008))

With credit extension the way it is right now, what is Republic Windows officials didn't know two months ago that they would have to close? Will every company in the U.S. now have to issue a warning that it may have to close in two months? That ought to be good for the economy. NOT!