Labor & Business

May 16, 2022

As taxes rise, Elorza Administration gives huge tax break to one of the richest property owners in PVD

One of the richest men in Providence, Arnold “Buff” Chace, is saving around $30 million on his property taxes over the next 30 years, under a secret deal struck by the Elorza Administration....

Home Childcare Providers call on Governor McKee to settle fair contract
May 13, 2022

Home Childcare Providers call on Governor McKee to settle fair contract

“We work hard, we perform to the highest standards, and we deserve adequate benefits,” said Alexandra Flores,...
Problematic Senate minimum wage study commission passes out of committee
May 4, 2022

Problematic Senate minimum wage study commission passes out of committee

“Unwittingly, I gave the Senate President a way to give the proposed commission the appearance of more...
Safeguarding Our Local Economies: Cooperative businesses on display at RI State House
May 4, 2022

Safeguarding Our Local Economies: Cooperative businesses on display at RI State House

“The social and solidarity economy is a different way of understanding the economy that puts people and...
Blackstone Valley Community Health Center workers picket for fair contract
April 26, 2022

Blackstone Valley Community Health Center workers picket for fair contract

“Management needs to think more about us,” said Jessenia Espinal, a Blackstone employee for nine years. “We...
Still no compassion for workers at Greenleaf dispensary in Portsmouth
April 20, 2022

Still no compassion for workers at Greenleaf dispensary in Portsmouth

“Quite honestly, [contract negotiations] have kind of stalled,” said Parker Terrell, a member of the Greenleaf Compassion...
Is this the year the RI General Assembly does something about wage theft?
April 15, 2022

Is this the year the RI General Assembly does something about wage theft?

” If someone steals your pet or your appliance, and the value is over $1,500, that’s a...
An interview with Starbucks barista and union organizer Cassie Burke
April 7, 2022

An interview with Starbucks barista and union organizer Cassie Burke

“It’s been very fun having local politicians reach out to me, direct message me and stuff like...
Bishop Tobin to pensioners: A smile and a nod and I’ll pray for you
March 17, 2022

Bishop Tobin to pensioners: A smile and a nod and I’ll pray for you

“To us, the church is the most culpable in this entire experience,” said Lynn Blais. “This was...
Boardman: Survey sheds light on how Rhode Island employers are responding to COVID-19
May 4, 2022

Boardman: Survey sheds light on how Rhode Island employers are responding to COVID-19

As Rhode Island continues to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic, how are employers responding? New data sheds...
General Assembly has chance to pay janitorial and security workers a fair wage
February 10, 2022

General Assembly has chance to pay janitorial and security workers a fair wage

“Essential janitors and security officers have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Caceres through...
How predatory payday lenders keep customers hooked
January 24, 2022

How predatory payday lenders keep customers hooked

After paying off the loan, Kieran hoped to put the experience behind him, but then, starting in...
How Barrington municipal employees got bumped to $15 min wage for 2022
January 3, 2022

How Barrington municipal employees got bumped to $15 min wage for 2022

“Human time and effort is worth at least $15 an hour,” said Barrington Town Councilmember Jacob Brier....
Greenleaf bosses fold, meet union demands in Portsmouth
December 29, 2021

Greenleaf bosses fold, meet union demands in Portsmouth

“We encourage workers to continue to organize with each other both within individual companies and across the...
Boardman: 46,000 Rhode Islanders lost jobless benefits this fall. Hiring didn’t budge
May 4, 2022

Boardman: 46,000 Rhode Islanders lost jobless benefits this fall. Hiring didn’t budge

“Data shows the withdrawal of jobless support had no perceptible impact on employment growth in Rhode Island,”...
Seven on the Strike Line: Teamsters 251 Calling for Better Working Conditions
November 27, 2021

Seven on the Strike Line: Teamsters 251 Calling for Better Working Conditions

“They wanted to spit their rhetoric about why unions are bad and stuff like that,” said Charles...
August 23, 2021

“Apathy is a Worker’s Disaster”: Teamsters 251 on the Johnson Brothers Strike, How you can help, and Why it matters

July 29, 2021

Fatima Hospital workers hold informational picket as contract talks stall

June 28, 2021

No compassion for workers at Greenleaf dispensary in Portsmouth

June 3, 2021

After long battle, Nursing Home Staffing and Quality Care Act becomes law

May 20, 2021

The minimum wage in Rhode Island will be $15 – in 2025

May 19, 2021

Rising inequality and stagnant wages was the goal of government policy says EPI report

May 12, 2021

PVD City Council endorses sex work criminalization study commission

May 11, 2021

A $15 minimum wage is within Rhode Island’s grasp – But there’s more to do

March 22, 2021

CUPS organizing story: From unionization to worker-owned co-op café

February 23, 2021

Catching up with COYOTE RI and the legislation important to sex workers

February 17, 2021

Shred-It workers in Pawtucket choose Teamsters Local 251

January 21, 2021

As General Assembly convenes, nursing home workers rally for safe staffing and fair wages

January 18, 2021

Workers at Carvalho Grove nursing home in Fall River picket for hazard pay during Covid outbreak

December 16, 2020

Press Release: More school bus workers join Teamsters Local 251

October 20, 2020

State lawmakers send letter urging Lifespan to do right by frontline hospital workers and support staff

October 16, 2020

Lifespan continues to deny hazard pay to frontline workers, rewards managers

October 16, 2020

Hotel workers in Providence rally to guarantee their jobs after the pandemic

December 8, 2020

UFCW and Ocean State Cultivation Center agree to finalize union contract

October 3, 2020

Bannister Nursing Home supporters and caregivers hold march for safe staffing and fair wages

October 2, 2020

Bannister Nursing Home caregivers begin 3-day strike to demand safe staffing and better wages

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