June 15, 2022

Seven Stars barista Izzie Cossey talks about unionization effort

“Currently we have three stores that are unionizing. We have Hope Street, Point Street and Broadway. We’re...

June 14, 2022

Seven Stars Bakery employees in Providence file for union elections

“We, the dedicated undersigned employees of Seven Stars Bakery at Hope St., Point St., and Broadway, in...

June 7, 2022

RI’s labor movement welcomes unionizing Starbucks workers

“We feel really good about where we are,” said Starbucks worker and union organizer Cassie Burke. “Everyone’s...

May 29, 2022

Starbucks workers in Warwick hold informational picket ahead of unionization vote

“We feel really good about where we are,” said union organizer Cassie Burke, an employee at the...

Casino workers rally and march to Bally’s HQ in Providence to demand full staffing and substantial raises
May 25, 2022

Casino workers rally and march to Bally’s HQ in Providence to demand full staffing and substantial raises

“Bally’s employees are fighting for what they deserve: a fair contract so they can make a decent...

May 17, 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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...