Updated: Saturday, 21 Mar 2009, 8:00 PM EDT
Published : Saturday, 21 Mar 2009, 11:15 AM EDT
Fairfield (WTNH) - Some Connecticut activist groups are planning to visit the homes of AIG executives today, turning their anger over AIG bonuses into action. The bonuses paid to executives have turned workers into pariahs in their community, and have them fearing for their safety.
An executive who feared retribution and spoke Friday on condition of anonymity says AIG workers living in Fairfield County are "very, very nervous" about security.
AIG's financial products division is in nearby Wilton. Corporate officials have told employees to avoid sporting the company logo and to travel in pairs at night.
Security companies say the financial crisis is creating brisk business in everything from bomb-sniffing dogs to bodyguards.
Later today, activists plan to visit the homes of AIG executives in an attempt to hand-deliver letters highlighting the economic problems of ordinary Americans.
Members of the activist groups Connecticut Working Families and ACORN are holding the protest tour, which will culminate with a rally at the AIG office building in Wilton. The rally is slated to begin at 1:30 p.m.
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