Pat Cleary, President of Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2

In this episode, Fran Spielman interviews Pat Cleary, President of Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2. Cleary discusses the challenges the union faces, including the lack of a contract for firefighters and paramedics, the fallout of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and the inadequate number of ambulances in Chicago. Cleary also outlines plans for upcoming protests to urge the city to address these issues.