General Assembly has chance to pay janitorial and security workers a fair wage
February 10, 2022

General Assembly has chance to pay janitorial and security workers a fair wage

“Essential janitors and security officers have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Caceres through...

Carbon reduction bill Act on Climate passes RI Senate, poised to pass House
March 17, 2021

Carbon reduction bill Act on Climate passes RI Senate, poised to pass House

The bill is a long overdue update to the 2014 Resilient Rhode Island Act to address climate-warming...

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...

Andy Boardman: A popular, progressive agenda for Rhode Island lawmakers
January 4, 2021

Andy Boardman: A popular, progressive agenda for Rhode Island lawmakers

Raising the Minimum Wage – Marijuana Legalization – Housing Affordability – Taxing the Rich – State leaders...

Indigenous People’s Day open mic at the State House
June 15, 2021

Indigenous People’s Day open mic at the State House

“…the world knows that Columbus did not discover America. The world knows there’s nothing but lies being...

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

At the Post Office Day of Action in Providence
August 25, 2020

At the Post Office Day of Action in Providence

“This is an effort by the President of the United States to privatize the Postal Service,” said...

The Workers First Caravan for racial and economic justice
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...

Elected officials must take action in this current time of crisis
May 29, 2020

Elected officials must take action in this current time of crisis

“Workers built America. We keep this nation running every day and we will rebuild America’s prosperity. Now,...

AFL-CIO’s George Nee to be awarded World Peace Prize
August 28, 2018

AFL-CIO’s George Nee to be awarded World Peace Prize

For the first time a Rhode Island Labor leader will be honored with the World Peace Prize....

Local labor and politicians react to Janus decision with determination
June 27, 2018

Local labor and politicians react to Janus decision with determination

“The history of the AFL-CIO demonstrates that we have fought through far more adversity than on Supreme...

Bishop Tobin supports efforts of RI Coalition Against Gun Violence on safe schools and assault weapons ban
January 19, 2020

Bishop Tobin supports efforts of RI Coalition Against Gun Violence on safe schools and assault weapons ban

The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) has the support of dozens of crucial Rhode Island...

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