News
SEIU Members and Community Allies to Demand Fair Revenue for Rhode Island’s Future

In the midst of devastating federal funding cuts, RI lawmakers must act

5 May 2026

News
Country Gardens & Carvalho Grove Caregivers Demand New Operator Prioritize Its Workforce Over Agency Staff

Royal Health Group has spent an estimated annual $1 million on agency staff while offering frontline caregivers only a 2.5% wage increase

4 May 2026

News
Butler and Women & Infants Caregivers Turn Out in Force to Support the Proposed Hospital Staffing Commission

Full testimony can be viewed here

10 April 2026

News
New Report Finds Newport Hospital Birthing Center Critical to Access and Economy in Newport County

The Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center delivers critical maternity care, supports the regional economy, and serves a population large enough to sustain long-term operations.

9 April 2026

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Pawtucket Falls Caregivers Denounce New Management’s Demands for Major Bargaining Concessions After Years of Ownership Churn

“​Despite our dedication, we have not received a raise in years.” - Magdaline Smith, CNA

9 April 2026

News
Coalition for Newport Hospital Birthing Center to Release New White Paper Calling for Secure Future Center

To obtain an embargoed copy of the report, contact comms@seiu1199ne.org

7 April 2026

News
After State Receivership, Pawtucket Falls Nursing Home Workers Decry New Management’s Demands for Major Bargaining Concessions

New owners propose a mere 1.5% cent raise, slashed holidays and increased healthcare costs

6 April 2026

News
CANCELLED: RISNA/ SEIU 1199NE Alex Pretti Vigil

Joint statement from The Rhode Island Nurses Association and SEIU 1199 New England: "The Rhode Island State Nurses Association received several threatening social‑media comments from a Middletown resident opposed to our planned vigil tonight for fallen nurse Alex Pretti....

12 February 2026

News
Rhode Island Nurses to Hold Vigil for Alex Pretti, RN, and Call on Congress to Designate Healthcare Facilities as Safe Spaces

Pawtucket: As the healthcare community continues to grieve the tragic death of Alex Pretti, RN, Rhode Island nurses through RI State Nurses Association and SEIU 1199 New England will hold a candlelight vigil to honor his life and contribution to nursing. They will be joi...

10 February 2026

News
Country Gardens & Carvalho Grove Caregivers Decry Royal's Spend on Agency Staff and Demand Fair Wages

“Residents deserve continuity of care, not temporary agency workers who come and go.” - Dawn Nunes

7 May 2026

News
SEIU Members and Community Allies to Demand Fair Revenue for Rhode Island’s Future

In the midst of devastating federal funding cuts, RI lawmakers must act

5 May 2026

News
Country Gardens & Carvalho Grove Caregivers Demand New Operator Prioritize Its Workforce Over Agency Staff

Royal Health Group has spent an estimated annual $1 million on agency staff while offering frontline caregivers only a 2.5% wage increase

4 May 2026

News
Butler and Women & Infants Caregivers Turn Out in Force to Support the Proposed Hospital Staffing Commission

Full testimony can be viewed here

10 April 2026

News
New Report Finds Newport Hospital Birthing Center Critical to Access and Economy in Newport County

The Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center delivers critical maternity care, supports the regional economy, and serves a population large enough to sustain long-term operations.

9 April 2026

News
Pawtucket Falls Caregivers Denounce New Management’s Demands for Major Bargaining Concessions After Years of Ownership Churn

“​Despite our dedication, we have not received a raise in years.” - Magdaline Smith, CNA

9 April 2026

News
Coalition for Newport Hospital Birthing Center to Release New White Paper Calling for Secure Future Center

To obtain an embargoed copy of the report, contact comms@seiu1199ne.org

7 April 2026

News
After State Receivership, Pawtucket Falls Nursing Home Workers Decry New Management’s Demands for Major Bargaining Concessions

New owners propose a mere 1.5% cent raise, slashed holidays and increased healthcare costs

6 April 2026

News
CANCELLED: RISNA/ SEIU 1199NE Alex Pretti Vigil

Joint statement from The Rhode Island Nurses Association and SEIU 1199 New England: "The Rhode Island State Nurses Association received several threatening social‑media comments from a Middletown resident opposed to our planned vigil tonight for fallen nurse Alex Pretti....

12 February 2026

News
Rhode Island Nurses to Hold Vigil for Alex Pretti, RN, and Call on Congress to Designate Healthcare Facilities as Safe Spaces

Pawtucket: As the healthcare community continues to grieve the tragic death of Alex Pretti, RN, Rhode Island nurses through RI State Nurses Association and SEIU 1199 New England will hold a candlelight vigil to honor his life and contribution to nursing. They will be joi...

10 February 2026

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