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June 2, 2025
Rhode Island
Hundreds of Striking Butler Hospital Workers Demand Michael Wagner Settle a Fair Contract a March to CNE Headquarters
"Enough is enough. It’s time to get this contract done." PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Today, hundreds of striking Butler Hospital workers marched from the strike picket line at the hospital to the Care New England…
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May 29, 2025
Rhode Island
Striking Butler Hospital Workers to Join Emergency Rally at State House to Call for Urgent Revenue for Hospital Funding and Other Vital Services
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- As negotiations continue with Butler Hospital and Care New England today, striking Butler workers who are members of SEIU 1199NE will join an emergency rally at the State House to demand…
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May 23, 2025
Connecticut
SEIU 1199NE Statement on Agreement with Governor Lamont
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: SEIU 1199NE Communications 📞 860-280-6443 📧 comms@seiu1199ne.org HARTFORD — Caregivers represented by SEIU 1199 New England have reached an agreement with Governor Lamont and state leaders, officially averting what would…
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May 14, 2025
Connecticut
Group Home Workers, Paraprofessionals Vote to Join Nursing Home Workers on Strike Line
​For Immediate Release HARTFORD - A second wave of workers represented by SEIU 1199 New England is preparing to go on strike, as they remain without a contract and continue to struggle to survive…
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May 2, 2025
Connecticut
Nursing Home Workers Begin Strike Authorization Process.
HARTFORD, Conn. -- n a powerful call to action, members of SEIU 1199NE’s Nursing Home Division are urging the state legislature and governor to address their expired contracts and recent federal cuts to public…
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April 24, 2025
Rhode Island
91% of Butler Hospital Union Workforce Votes to Authorize Strike for Workplace Safety
“None of us want to strike but Care New England has ignored our safety for far too long.” PROVIDENCE, RI --91% of the entire workforce at Butler Hospital represented by SEIU 1199NE, or 99%…
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November 27, 2024
Rhode Island
Over 1,800 or 90% of Entire Women & Infants Hospital Workforce Vote Yes to Authorize Unfair Labor Practice Strike on December 12
“Striking as a nurse is never an easy decision, but our choosing to strike stems from a desire to advocate for better working conditions, patient safety, and fair treatment.” PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- 90% of…
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November 16, 2024
Rhode Island
Over 1,200 Women & Infants staff hold unfair labor practice informational picket to demand safe staffing, respect and an end to law-breaking
They join nearly 3,000 Care New England workers bargaining new contracts over next six months. PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Over 1,200 Women & Infants frontline staff hit the picket line today in an unfair labor…
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