October 2, 2020

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

“They call us heroes. They call us heroes so we need heroes pay. Don’t call us heroes...

September 18, 2020

RI’s first unionized coffee shop needs your support to become worker-owned

“We, the cafe workers, believe a new worker-owned business model will benefit and inspire the communities we...

September 14, 2020

School bus drivers and monitors authorize work action against Durham

The company has refused to commit to the most basic safety protocols including temperature and symptom checks...

September 1, 2020

IATSE marches across Providence to draw attention to the plight of theater workers

“We need people to know to know that individuals, companies and organizations in our industry are on...

July 31, 2020

Governor Raimondo intervenes ahead of nursing home strike; commits to fair resolution of safe staffing issue

“My office is fully committed to working with the Legislature and the leadership of SEIU District 1199...

July 30, 2020

With a month to go before school starts in Cumberland, school bus company won’t negotiate contract in good faith, say workers

“We want to make sure we get them to school safely, that they’re protected and we’re protected,...

July 31, 2020

Elected officials and community groups out in support of ready to strike nursing home workers

“The people who provide nursing care are engaged in holy work. But you would not know that...

July 30, 2020

Representative Williams calls out State House racism

“2020 has taught us all some real life lessons, has put the light on. Some real perpetrators...

July 23, 2020

Nursing home caregivers rally at State House for safe staffing and fair pay

“We have been fighting for safe staffing in our nursing homes for over a year, both through...

July 20, 2020

Two more nursing homes announce strike deadlines amid National Strike for Black Lives

“It is no mystery to us that systemic racism plays a huge role in the fact that...

July 16, 2020

Safe staffing bill killed by House leadership; Strike pending at nursing homes

As nursing home workers prepare to strike, the House declines to pass a safe staffing bill, instead...

July 2, 2020

What can be done to improve the outcomes for Black and Brown businesses in Rhode Island?

“Black and Brown businesses have been historically left behind,” said Lisa Ranglin. “We’re hearing that 50% of...

Current status of Black and Brown-owned businesses in Rhode Island? D+
July 1, 2020

Current status of Black and Brown-owned businesses in Rhode Island? D+

“…RIBBA is looking forward to using the current focus on promoting racial justice to create greater access...

June 23, 2020

RI nursing home caregivers rally at State House to urge immediate passage of safe staffing legislation

“Every single day of the pandemic we’ve shown up to care for our residents despite short staffing,...

June 18, 2020

The Workers First Caravan for racial and economic justice

“If you’re talking about work to your family and friends make sure you’re talking about the power...