Caregivers vote to strike at three nursing homes for safe staffing and better working conditions
July 14, 2020

Caregivers vote to strike at three nursing homes for safe staffing and better working conditions

“Everyone in the country has recognized the heroic work of nursing home caretakers – it’s time for...

Demand an end to the lethal status quo in nursing homes
June 18, 2020

Demand an end to the lethal status quo in nursing homes

“You know how you treat heroes? You give them the tools and compensation they need, not tell...

The Crush COVID RI app is trying to navigate the line between public health and privacy rights
May 20, 2020

The Crush COVID RI app is trying to navigate the line between public health and privacy rights

“We… applaud the Governor for keeping privacy concerns front and center in the development of this app,”...

Dr Alexander-Scott on the social, racial and economic determinants of health
May 7, 2020

Dr Alexander-Scott on the social, racial and economic determinants of health

“If you live in a community where you are part of the critical infrastructure workforce and you’re...

Charlesgate Nursing Center workers win $10/hour hazard pay; Caravan turns to Dept of Health
April 22, 2020

Charlesgate Nursing Center workers win $10/hour hazard pay; Caravan turns to Dept of Health

“As of early this week, over 75% COVID-19 related deaths in Rhode Island were in nursing homes...

Butler Hospital healthcare professionals demand PPE for all workers
April 21, 2020

Butler Hospital healthcare professionals demand PPE for all workers

With at least 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases, dozens of frontline workers demand Administrators stop putting staff &...

Frontline workers hold “emergency caravan” for hazard pay, PPE and safe staffing
April 15, 2020

Frontline workers hold “emergency caravan” for hazard pay, PPE and safe staffing

“We could be at home collecting unemployment, plus getting $600 a week, which, we don’t even make...

Governor Raimondo developing a “comprehensive plan” to deal with domestic violence increase during pandemic
April 9, 2020

Governor Raimondo developing a “comprehensive plan” to deal with domestic violence increase during pandemic

“[We are] looking for ways to provide more shelter, looking for ways to provide more hotline and...

Aletha Browne on the lack of pay, staffing and PPE she endures as a CNA during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 9, 2020

Aletha Browne on the lack of pay, staffing and PPE she endures as a CNA during the COVID-19 pandemic

“Right now, people are quitting. People are calling out because they’re so scared to risk their family...

Raise the Bar calls on RI nursing home industry to invest its millions in profit in frontline caregivers and residents amid pandemic
April 9, 2020

Raise the Bar calls on RI nursing home industry to invest its millions in profit in frontline caregivers and residents amid pandemic

“We risk our lives to come here every day, just to make a difference,” said Aletha Browne,...

Touring a drive through COVID-19 testing site
April 1, 2020

Touring a drive through COVID-19 testing site

“The nasopharyngeal swab is not pleasant, but it is absolutely necessary to what we are trying to...

During pandemic, Planned Parenthood of SNE’s doors stay open; Telehealth launched
March 29, 2020

During pandemic, Planned Parenthood of SNE’s doors stay open; Telehealth launched

“Planned Parenthood of Southern New England is proud to offer telehealth services to our patients as we...

Governor Raimondo says homemade medical masks not needed and addresses Open Meetings Act changes
March 22, 2020

Governor Raimondo says homemade medical masks not needed and addresses Open Meetings Act changes

“…although that’s a beautiful gesture, it’s probably better to let us handle the distribution of properly made...

Virus Cells: The coming coronavirus catastrophe behind bars
March 18, 2020

Virus Cells: The coming coronavirus catastrophe behind bars

“What about in here? It’s worse. There is a vulnerable population, because this is a hospital and...

Recovery advocates, elected officials, and Providence residents push back against ‘Operation Bussed Out’
March 16, 2020

Recovery advocates, elected officials, and Providence residents push back against ‘Operation Bussed Out’

An open letter is seeking signatures to demand changes to Providence’s policies that criminalize rather than assist...

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