Executive Council Statement
American Red Cross: Labor Disputes and Blood Safety Problems
… track record of protecting the safety of the U.S. blood supply. Since 1993, ARC has been under a Federal Consent Decree to improve its blood safety practices. Because of continuing compliance problems, the Consent Decree was amended in 2003, allowing the FDA to fine ARC for violations. Since 2003, ARC has been fined $21 million for repeated safety failures. Decisions on a new … priorities. The AFL-CIO stands in solidarity with all Red Cross workers who are fighting for fair labor contracts and work conditions that improve the blood supply practices. ARC's attempts to implement contract concessions are aimed at …