Q-C Die union plans rally today in RI

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Members of Local 1174, United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, or UE, from Quad-City Die Casting in Moline plan to rally at 5 p.m. today at Wells Fargo Bank, 1800 30th St., Rock Island.

In a news release, the union alleges that Wells Fargo is "acting as a roadblock to economic recovery" of the company, which employs about 100 people - including about 80 union members.

On Tuesday, Wells Fargo issued a statement saying it is not involved in making decisions about the day-to-day finances and operations of Quad-City Die, and referred operational questions to company representatives, who have declined comment.

On Tuesday, the union said it filed unfair labor practices charges with the National Labor Relations Board claiming that Quad-City Die is denying employees health care benefits, a wage increase and vacation pay.

The company had been scheduled to shut down July 12. However, employees and union representatives say the closing has been delayed. Company representatives have not been available to confirm the extension.

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