Backus United

I have been called many things, grandpa, nurse, husband, brother, and some I choose not to repeat. I am retired as a RN in an emergency room at a community hospital and I serve as Executive Vice President of AFT Connecticut. This blog is about my views and my life.

Friday, March 30, 2012

Fighting for Respect

There was something different in the air last night at negotiations. I wasn't sure what it was at first but now I know, it was RESPECT....

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Negotiation update: We stand up, talks break down

Did you ever have one of those times in your life when you were getting pushed around and pushed around and finally you couldn't take...

Monday, March 26, 2012

It's time

It's 1912, Salvatore works in a textile mill in a small New England town. He works hard to support his family. He hopes to be able to ...

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Can't afford to be sick

Someone once said that our strength comes through our pain. I thought about this when I read a Face Book post by a friend. She's a nu...

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Negotiation update 3/22/12

On Monday, when Governor Malloy came to support us at our rally, he said we should meet around the clock to get a contract. On Wednesday, ...

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