The laid-off workers rallying outside the skyscraper formerly known as the John Hancock Center to demand pay and benefits Wednesday held up signs listing how many years they had worked at the Signature Room, the iconic Chicago restaurant that abruptly closed Sept. 28. Bartender Jesus Abelar’s had the highest number. “46 años,” it read. No one hinted the 95th floor restaurant and its 96th floor .
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Hospitality union Unite Here Local 1 says 132 Signature Room workers got no advance notice of plans to close the restaurant and lounge at 875 N. Michigan Ave.