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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Clifford-Jacobs Forging Co locked out workers from Boilermakers LU 1626 and IBEW after the unions rejected a contract that included benefit cuts and wage freeze for 4 years. <br><br>The unions are holding a vigil outside the gates 24 hours/day as long as the lockout continues.<br><br>We must show solidarity with these workers. <br><br>We're holding a special gathering/photo event so we can make sure the media and the internet know the community is with these workers.<br><br>Sun, Oct. 4<br>2pm<br>Clifford-Jacobs Co<br>2410 N. 5th St.<br>Champaign, IL 61822<br>Go N. on Market St. to Wallace (across from the Penny's in the Market Place Mall). Turn Rt. (East) and go to the end of the road. Workers have tents and a porta-potty set up.<br><a href="http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=bgiPJM1dgdegxkLIQ39UOSDPnQf6N%2BWH"><span style='color:blue'>Map</span></a><br><br>We know this may be a long drive, but please consider doing a day trip as these workers could be locked out for much longer than another day. If they are defeated in this challenge we're just one step closer to slave wages for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>