Wall Street greed and double-dealing sparked much of the nation’s recent near-financial collapse, yet many in the chattering classes instead are attacking public employees for this rolling recession.

Members of Local 1522 cheered as the Bridgeport Board of Education voted to accept $9 million in new stimulus money, preventing the elimination of vital math and library services to the students.

Our members are standing up to political and media attacks on public employees and our pensions.

Our members who collect, process and protect the blood supply for the American Red Cross in Connecticut are part of a national coalition holding ARC accountable for its treatment of workers and donors.