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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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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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