Victory at SK Tools
Healthcare Crisis in Illinois - Episode 4

On CAN TV Chicago cable tv Channel 19:
Thurs., Jan. 21, 9:30 pm
Fri., Jan. 22, 4:30 pm
Thurs., Jan. 28, 9:30 pm
Fri., Jan. 29, 4:30 pm

On Evanston Cable Channel 6:
Mon., Feb. 1, 5:30 pm
Wed., Feb. 3, 9:00 pm
Sat., Feb. 6, 12:30 am
Mon., Feb. 8, 5:30 pm
Wed. Feb. 10, 9:00 pm
Sat., Feb. 13, 12:30 am

Labor Beat's 4th segment in its series Healthcare Crisis in Illinois briefly recapitulates segment 3, then goes to its main topic: the strike of Teamsters Local 743 against Chicago area's SK Hand Tools Corporation. The workers voted to go on strike after their employer canceled their healthcare plan without notice. Their fight represented the statewide and national fight for workers' healthcare coverage as employers cut healthcare as insurance costs rise.

"We found out we had no health insurance when we went to the doctor, or tried to get a prescription filled. If it can happen to us, it can happen to anyone. We all need health insurance," said Norma Trinidad, SK Tool Striker.

The strike finally ended with Local 743 keeping its healthcare coverage. Scenes included are the SK Tools picket line, protest at Sears in downtown Chicago, the strike victory rally, and more.

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