Lifespan

March 23, 2021

AG Neronha: “Lifespan and CNE erred, and significantly so” in vaccinating some board members

“Lifespan and CNE should have acted differently,” says AG Neronha. Adding that, though the hospitals did not violate “any specific directives, policies or laws… [t]his erosion of public confidence in the fairness of the process undermines broader willingness to follow...

Jim Cowan: What Does the Lifespan/Care New England merger really mean for Rhode Island?
March 2, 2021

Jim Cowan: What Does the Lifespan/Care New England merger really mean for Rhode Island?

There are a few things that government does best. Health insurance is one of them. The Lifespan...
State lawmakers send letter urging Lifespan to do right by frontline hospital workers and support staff
October 20, 2020

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

“If Lifespan is truly committed to investing in their “talented and dedicated employees”, as stated on the...
Lifespan continues to deny hazard pay to frontline workers, rewards managers
October 16, 2020

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

“Lifespan should know better, and Dr. Babineau should be ashamed of playing favorites with federal stimulus money.“...
COYOTE RI: An open letter to Senator Whitehouse on upcoming EARN IT Act vote
July 2, 2020

COYOTE RI: An open letter to Senator Whitehouse on upcoming EARN IT Act vote

“Your office was not willing to review any of the evidence based research regarding how these types...
People are suffering. The General Assembly must take action
March 23, 2020

People are suffering. The General Assembly must take action

“People are dying. The economy is in freefall. If there ever was a moment when legislative leadership...
Sunrise disrupts Governor Raimondo’s appearance at Boston Globe forum on Rhode Island’s future
September 30, 2020

Sunrise disrupts Governor Raimondo’s appearance at Boston Globe forum on Rhode Island’s future

“It is disgraceful for you to talk about the future of Rhode Island and to not mention...
UNAP and Lifespan reach tentative agreement
October 31, 2019

UNAP and Lifespan reach tentative agreement

Members of the United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP) Local 5098, and representatives of Lifespan have reached...
As UNAP and Lifespan continue negotiations, an informational picket at Miriam
October 31, 2019

As UNAP and Lifespan continue negotiations, an informational picket at Miriam

“We return to the bargaining table today with clear intent and renewed purpose. Bedside caregivers have been...
Still without a contract, UNAP holds informational picket outside Miriam Hospital
October 31, 2019

Still without a contract, UNAP holds informational picket outside Miriam Hospital

Members of United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP) Local 5098, conducted an informational picketing outside Miriam Hospital...
Still without a contract, UNAP holds informational picket outside Rhode Island Hospital
October 31, 2019

Still without a contract, UNAP holds informational picket outside Rhode Island Hospital

Members of the United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP) Local 5098 resumed informational picketing outside Rhode Island...
UNAP: Union members at Rhode Island Hospital vote ‘no confidence’ in Lifespan’s Babineau and Van Bree
October 31, 2019

UNAP: Union members at Rhode Island Hospital vote ‘no confidence’ in Lifespan’s Babineau and Van Bree

Members of the United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP) Local 5098, at Rhode Island Hospital have overwhelmingly...
First day of hospital strike a raucous and crowded day of defiance
October 31, 2019

First day of hospital strike a raucous and crowded day of defiance

With the union and Lifespan unable to come to an agreement for a new contract, nurses and...
UNAP: The strike is on at Rhode Island Hospital
October 31, 2019

UNAP: The strike is on at Rhode Island Hospital

Negotiations between the United Nurses and Allied Professionals and Lifespan management have concluded for the day. The...
Rhode Island Hospital receives 10-day strike notice from UNAP
July 13, 2018

Rhode Island Hospital receives 10-day strike notice from UNAP

Members of the United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP) Local 5098 have issued a ten-day strike notice...
UNAP members conduct informational picket outside Rhode Island Hospital
June 29, 2018

UNAP members conduct informational picket outside Rhode Island Hospital

The United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP) Local 5098 conducted an informational picket outside the campus of...
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