Blog

Just Doing My Job

July 29, 2010

Don Machacek, a Minnesota DOT worker and member of AFSCME Local 2792 (Council 5), rescued a mom and her two kids from their sinking car on Tuesday.

As part of Mn/DOT's Freeway Incident Response Safety Team, Machacek has spent the last four years helping motorists and assisting law enforcement on area highways.

His reaction to suggestions he's a hero? "Nah. I was just doing my job." Judge for yourself:

Read more from the Minnesota Star Tribune.


Next: Keep Your Hands Off Social Security!
Previous: The Legacy of Evelyn Coke: Fighting for Fair Labor Standards