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June 16, 2026
Connecticut
Notre Dame Health & Rehabilitation Workers Celebrate Winning Union Approval
Will help improve wages, health insurance affordability and more NORWALK, Conn. - Healthcare workers at Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation in Norwalk are celebrating the very first union for employees of the facility. Workers…
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May 15, 2026
Rhode Island
May 15 Marks One-Year Anniversary of Historic Butler Hospital Strike
Photo credit: Dominique Sindayiganza | @sindayiganza One year later, workplace violence and turnover have significantly dropped while wages have climbed To arrange an interview with Butler workers, contact 860-280-6443 or comms@seiu1199ne.org PROVIDENCE, R.I --…
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August 14, 2025
Rhode Island
Statement from Ben Degnan, Butler Mental Health Worker and Bargaining Committee Member
"Here we are, one week later and with zero responses, zero answers, and a lockout that has now hit its three month mark. Care New England has had our proposal since last Wednesday, when…
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August 12, 2025
Rhode Island
Statement from Courtney Threats, Social Worker and Member of Butler Worker Bargaining Committee
“Good morning, my name is Courtney Threats; I am a social worker and part of the Butler member bargaining team. Today, we wanted to provide an update on the bargaining process and what movement…
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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 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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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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