By Paula Pyzik Scott

Work will continue at the Wilson Sporting Goods factory on Monday, October 19, following a 7-day extension of the contract that expired on Friday.

According to Derek Gibson, president of Local 1385 of the Workers United Chicago and Midwest Joint Board, Wilson management has agreed to meet with union representatives on Wednesday, October 21.

Workers will continue to picket on lunch breaks until an agreement is reached. Sticking points in the negotiations are wages and healthcare.