Connecticut Red Cross employees have been working without a contract since their collective bargaining agreement expired in April.
The American Red Cross has taken the stance, behind closed doors at the negotiation table, that the concessions it is demanding are not due to its inability to pay. This nonprofit organization is considerably “top heavy” with corporate positions making rather lucrative salaries. There has been a steady bout of concessionary negotiations throughout recent contracts, yet corporate executives received raises that were comparable to our annual salaries, while bonuses went out to the other management positions. These are not signs of fair bargaining.
The workers have authorized their union leadership to recommend a strike if a just and fair settlement cannot be reached. They have been conducting informational picketing around the state.
