Butler Striking Workers Own the News Cycle, Capture Attention of Media As Lockout Continues

For the first time in nearly a week the workers at Butler Hospital spoke out, it was also the first time since negotiations last week and that left the media all wanting to hear what they had to say!
Statement from Courtney Threats, Social Worker and Member of Butler Worker Bargaining Committee

“Good morning, my name is Courtney Threats; I am a social worker and part of the Butler member bargaining team. Today, we wanted to provide an update on the bargaining process and what movement we as a committee have made in order to come to a deal. On Wednesday, August ...
Butler Caregivers to Discuss Their Counterproposal to End the Lockout

As their lockout nears three months, Butler caregivers have made significant movement to reach a contract agreement
Butler Caregivers Contribute 1,400 Volunteer Hours, Answer Urgent Call for Blood Donations

Providence: Twelve weeks into their unfair labor practice lock-out, the longest hospital strike in state history, hundreds of Butler caregivers are channeling their time, energy and expertise into their "Caring for the Community" initiative. Over the last few weeks, Butl...
98% of Striking Butler Caregivers Vote to Reject Management's Latest “Last, Best and Final Offer”

“No one can afford to survive in this economy for less than $20 an hour.” - Sean Seery, Nutrition Associate
Women & Infants Caregivers to Hold Informational Picket Amid New Lay-Off Annoucements

Providence - Today Wednesday, 7/23, hundreds of Women & Infants caregivers will hold an informational picket to demand Care New England immediately cease its escalating anti-union, illegal tactics against workers at the expense of patient care. On the day before work...
“No One Gets Left Behind”: Butler Hospital Workers Respond to Management's Latest “Last, Best and Final Offer.”

“A deal is only fair if it works for all of us.” - Catherine Maynard, RN
Media Coverage Highlights Workers United At Multiple Facilities Against Care New England

CNE forced to admit they've closed units at Butler reducing available care options during strike.
Amid longest hospital strike in RI history, CNE workers at multiple facilities outline pattern of intimidation and retaliation

The latest: After losing a restraining order to block workers' unemployment benefits, Butler Hospital has appealed to the State Supreme Court
Statement from Ben Degnan, Butler Mental Health Worker and Bargaining Committee Member

"Here we are, one week later and with zero responses, zero answers, and a lockout that has now hit its three month mark. Care New England has had our proposal since last Wednesday, when they decided to walk out on us and the negotiating process. Our counteroffer required...
Butler Striking Workers Own the News Cycle, Capture Attention of Media As Lockout Continues

For the first time in nearly a week the workers at Butler Hospital spoke out, it was also the first time since negotiations last week and that left the media all wanting to hear what they had to say!
Statement from Courtney Threats, Social Worker and Member of Butler Worker Bargaining Committee

“Good morning, my name is Courtney Threats; I am a social worker and part of the Butler member bargaining team. Today, we wanted to provide an update on the bargaining process and what movement we as a committee have made in order to come to a deal. On Wednesday, August ...
Butler Caregivers to Discuss Their Counterproposal to End the Lockout

As their lockout nears three months, Butler caregivers have made significant movement to reach a contract agreement
Butler Caregivers Contribute 1,400 Volunteer Hours, Answer Urgent Call for Blood Donations

Providence: Twelve weeks into their unfair labor practice lock-out, the longest hospital strike in state history, hundreds of Butler caregivers are channeling their time, energy and expertise into their "Caring for the Community" initiative. Over the last few weeks, Butl...
98% of Striking Butler Caregivers Vote to Reject Management's Latest “Last, Best and Final Offer”

“No one can afford to survive in this economy for less than $20 an hour.” - Sean Seery, Nutrition Associate
Women & Infants Caregivers to Hold Informational Picket Amid New Lay-Off Annoucements

Providence - Today Wednesday, 7/23, hundreds of Women & Infants caregivers will hold an informational picket to demand Care New England immediately cease its escalating anti-union, illegal tactics against workers at the expense of patient care. On the day before work...
“No One Gets Left Behind”: Butler Hospital Workers Respond to Management's Latest “Last, Best and Final Offer.”

“A deal is only fair if it works for all of us.” - Catherine Maynard, RN
Media Coverage Highlights Workers United At Multiple Facilities Against Care New England

CNE forced to admit they've closed units at Butler reducing available care options during strike.
Amid longest hospital strike in RI history, CNE workers at multiple facilities outline pattern of intimidation and retaliation

The latest: After losing a restraining order to block workers' unemployment benefits, Butler Hospital has appealed to the State Supreme Court
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