This Memorial Day recess, unions and activists continued mobilizing to remind our leaders that working families are counting on them to make the economy work for everyone again.  Building on our powerful campaign to spotlight real workers who give a face and a voice to the Employee Free Choice Act, American Rights at Work launched new efforts in Maine and Virginia.  These are the newest “Faces of the Employee Free Choice Act:”

• Cecile Martin, registered nurse, ME
• E.J. Russell, factory operator, ME
• Debra Moore, registered nurse, VA

Roving billboards, flyers, postcards, and banners featuring the “Faces” toured Maine, North Dakota, and Virginia.  They made it to 16 cities and 29 events, and generated high-quality press coverage and phone calls to Senators.

» See these workers and their stories
» More on recess activities from the AFL-CIO
» More on recess activities from SEIU

The new "Faces of the Employe Free Choice Act:" 

	“I believe a union is one of the highest forms of democracy because it’s the free will of the people – and the Employee Free Choice Act will protect that.” Cecile Martin, RN, CEN, BS Registered Nurse Millinocket, ME » Read her story
	“The reason I’m here is to fight for everyone that’s in the same boat as me and my coworkers are – we’re just asking for fair wages and working conditions.” E.J. Russell Factory Operator Greene, ME » Read his story
	“There’s no stability in the workplace without some sort of advocacy for the individual, like a union can provide. Without that protection, workers are just treading water.” Debra Moore Registered Nurse, MSN Williamsburg, VA » Read her story