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October 10, 2025
Connecticut
SEIU 1199NE Statement on 2018 Video Showing the Death of an Incarcerated Individual in DOC Custody
SEIU 1199 New England President Rob Baril issued a public letter addressing the graphic images from video footage depicting the 2018 death of J’Allen Jones inside a Connecticut correctional facility. The letter, posted to…
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August 25, 2025
Rhode Island
Joint Statement: Caregivers Begin Returning to Butler Hospital, Marking a Major Step Toward Restoring Vital Behavioral Health Services
In a joint statement posted to both https://wearebutler.org/ and https://butlerinfoforyou.org/ Butler Hospital and the members of SEIU 1199NE issue the following statement: On behalf of both Butler Hospital and the members of SEIU 1199NE,…
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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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