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.“...

A domestic violence survivor seeking assistance was instead assaulted by Providence police officers, lawsuit alleges
September 21, 2020

A domestic violence survivor seeking assistance was instead assaulted by Providence police officers, lawsuit alleges

Simone Phoenix was attempting to access services for survivors of domestic abuse, and ended up assaulted by...

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...

Governor Raimondo’s Gun Safety Working Group releases recommendations
January 19, 2020

Governor Raimondo’s Gun Safety Working Group releases recommendations

[From a press release] Governor Gina Raimondo‘s Gun Safety Working Group today released its final report, which...

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...

The case for a clean Dream Act
January 2, 2018

The case for a clean Dream Act

Over a hundred young immigrants are losing their DACA status every day Congress fails to act. Time...

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