First Student bus drivers and workers announce open strike beginning Nov. 2
October 26, 2022

First Student bus drivers and workers announce open strike beginning Nov. 2

Public schools in Cranston, West Warwick, Lincoln and private/specialty schools across the state will be impacted....

32 State Reps call on Governor McKee to address DHS staffing crisis
May 27, 2022

32 State Reps call on Governor McKee to address DHS staffing crisis

“What exists now is a narrative from DHS that vacancies are being filled, but in reality, vacancies...

The minimum wage in Rhode Island will be $15 – in 2025
May 20, 2021

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

“This pro-family legislation will raise wages for 112,000 Rhode Island workers who have spent the last year...

A $15 minimum wage is within Rhode Island’s grasp – But there’s more to do
May 11, 2021

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

“We were able to pass this bill because of the years and years of hard work of...

Activists call on RI House to raise taxes on the one percent
May 7, 2021

Activists call on RI House to raise taxes on the one percent

“It is important to pass this now,” said Rachel Flum of the Economic Progress Institute. “You may...

Treasurer Magaziner announces nearly 50 percent reduction in RI pension fund exposure to fossil fuels
April 21, 2021

Treasurer Magaziner announces nearly 50 percent reduction in RI pension fund exposure to fossil fuels

“Rather than just addressing the issues as one offs, I think the time has come to take...

Climate Jobs RI: Union and environmental leaders commit to net-zero emission economy by 2050
January 29, 2021

Climate Jobs RI: Union and environmental leaders commit to net-zero emission economy by 2050

“The Rhode Island AFL-CIO is proud to stand with our friends and allies in the Rhode Island...

Rhode Island voters prove that sexual reproductive health and rights are winning issues
November 5, 2020

Rhode Island voters prove that sexual reproductive health and rights are winning issues

“The voters of Rhode Island clearly support champions of reproductive freedom. It’s also clear that, as we...

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

House Labor bows to Senate, hears minimum wage bill with no path to $15
February 7, 2020

House Labor bows to Senate, hears minimum wage bill with no path to $15

“It would be much better to be on a path to $15,” said Alan Krinsky, the Senior...

Caregivers picket in Pawtucket for better staffing and a living wage
November 29, 2019

Caregivers picket in Pawtucket for better staffing and a living wage

Frontline caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities at The Arc of Blackstone Valley picket to demand better...

Senator Goldin and Representative Ajello file Reproductive Health Care Act
October 31, 2019

Senator Goldin and Representative Ajello file Reproductive Health Care Act

From a press release: With the backing of more cosponsors than ever before, Representative Edith Ajello and...

Planned Parenthood Votes! RI PAC: Primary races provide victories for reproductive freedom
January 19, 2020

Planned Parenthood Votes! RI PAC: Primary races provide victories for reproductive freedom

On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island PAC (PPV!RI PAC) celebrated the victories of...

Substance use and overdose prevention PAC kicks off
January 19, 2020

Substance use and overdose prevention PAC kicks off

Recovery, medical, and public health advocates started the Substance Abuse and Overdose Prevention Political Action Committee (SAOP...

Sunrise Movement once again asks Governor Raimondo to refuse fossil fuel campaign funds
August 11, 2018

Sunrise Movement once again asks Governor Raimondo to refuse fossil fuel campaign funds

Student activists from the Sunrise Movement delivered a message and a petition to Governor Gina Raimondo at...

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