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July 14, 2026
Rhode Island
SEIU 1199 New England Proudly Endorses Sabina Matos for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- SEIU 1199 New England, representing over 29,000 healthcare workers in Rhode Island and Connecticut, has endorsed Sabina Matos in her bid for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island. Sabina has been a…
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July 2, 2026
Connecticut
SEIU 1199 New England Endorses Rep. John Larson for 15th Term
HARTFORD, Conn. -- SEIU 1199 New England, representing over 29,000 healthcare workers in Connecticut and Rhode Island, has endorsed U.S. Representative John Larson in his bid for a 15th term serving Connecticut's 1st Congressional…
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June 11, 2026
Rhode Island
SEIU 1199NE Applauds Speaker Shekarchi and Senate President Lawson’s Budget for Backing Safe Staffing in Nursing Homes
$5 Million Investment Will Help Improve Care for Residents and Stabilize Frontline Workforce Providence, RI — SEIU 1199NE is thanking House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Lawson for including a $5 million…
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May 11, 2026
Rhode Island
SEIU Members and Community Allies Demand Fair Revenue for Rhode Island’s Future
“With more cuts, we will not be able to meet the growing demand for services.” - Kaitlyn Stewart, SEIU Local 580 PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- On Thursday, May 7, dozens of SEIU members and community…
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