Dive Summary:
- During power restoration efforts in Bridgeport, Conn., line workers for United Illuminating were verbally abused and had eggs and other objects thrown at them.
- The abuse comes a day after Mayor Bill Finch accused the utility of "shortchanging" Bridgeport by prioritizing wealthier customers after Hurricane Sandy left many without power.
- The city has agreed to give United Illuminating's line crews police protection.
From the article:
"... United Illuminating workers reported eggs and other objects being thrown at them a day after Mayor Bill Finch said the utility was taking care of wealthy suburbs while his constituents suffered. The unrest caused United Illuminating to pull its workers out until the city agreed to provide police protection.
'Citizens began throwing things at the crews,' Michael West, a spokesman for United Illuminating, told FoxNews.com. 'It started to get pretty hairy. They did not feel safe.' ..."