Religious leaders call for government action on poverty
January 4, 2022

Religious leaders call for government action on poverty

“The coalition’s mission has never been more essential,” said Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman. “The unprecedented challenges of this...

After long battle, Nursing Home Staffing and Quality Care Act becomes law
June 3, 2021

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

Previous to the mandated 3.8 hours, there was no specific number in place regarding patient care, said...

As General Assembly convenes, nursing home workers rally for safe staffing and fair wages
January 21, 2021

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

“The General Assembly’s failure to pass this legislation has perpetuated a racist system of poverty wages and...

Caregivers, family and community members hold memorial service for nursing home victims of Covid
September 25, 2020

Caregivers, family and community members hold memorial service for nursing home victims of Covid

“Hundreds of nursing home residents and caregiver lives have already been lost to the COVID-19 pandemic and...

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

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

Hundreds rally at State House to support The Nursing Home Staffing and Quality Care Act
February 6, 2020

Hundreds rally at State House to support The Nursing Home Staffing and Quality Care Act

“I love taking care of residents but short staffing and low wages make my job next to...

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