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Joint Statement: Caregivers Begin Returning to Butler Hospital, Marking a Major Step Toward Restoring Vital Behavioral Health Services

In a joint statement posted to both https://wearebutler.org/ and https://butlerinfoforyou.org/ Butler Hospital and the members of SEIU 1199NE issue the following statement:

25 August 2025

Staggering Reaction After Approval of Agreement to End Strike

From legislators to local media and more, the coverage extended far beyond Rhode Island when the news of the deal struck by SEIU 1199NE and CNE emerged.

20 August 2025

Butler Caregivers Overwhelmingly Ratify New Four Year Contract

Providence: Butler Hospital workers have overwhelmingly - or 99% of workers who participated in the vote - ratified a new four year contract, thus ending the state's longest hospital strike.

19 August 2025

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...

14 August 2025

Butler Striking Workers Own the New 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!

13 August 2025

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 ...

12 August 2025

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

11 August 2025

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...

5 August 2025

Butler Caregivers to Hold Press Conference on Ongoing Strike

Healthcare workers at Butler Hospital, now in their 12th week on strike, will hold a press conference Tuesday morning to reflect on the fight so far and highlight the growing support behind their call for change.

5 August 2025

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

30 July 2025