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Frontline Staff and Family Members Affirm Value of Butler Workers During Candlelight Vigil

“Butler Hospital is a safety net for so many people for so many reasons. That’s why it’s so painful to see management treat the very people who made that care possible as if they’re disposable. We’re not.” - Mary-Catherine Duffy

10 June 2025

We are Irreplaceable: Hundreds of Butler Workers and Supporters to Hold Candlelight Vigil

Providence: On Monday, June 9 at 8:00 PM, hundreds of Butler Hospital union workers, along with their families, clergy, fellow union members, and community allies, will gather for a candlelight vigil to honor both the patients they serve and the dedicated frontline careg...

7 June 2025

Butler Hospital Union Workers to Hold Press Conference Today at 11:30AM to Discuss Path Forward

Providence: As Butler Hospital workers continue their push for a fair contract, they will hold a press conference today at 11:30 AM to address how management’s current proposals aren't enough to lift them out of poverty, recruit and retain qualified staff and turn the co...

6 June 2025

Butler Hospital Announced Permanent Replacement of Workers Starting Today

"Stripping Butler employees of their job security and healthcare benefits is not how you build a better hospital."

3 June 2025

Hundreds of Striking Butler Hospital Workers Demand Michael Wagner Settle a Fair Contract a March to CNE Headquarters

"Enough is enough. It’s time to get this contract done."

2 June 2025

BREAKING: Striking Butler Hospital Workers to March to CNE Headquarters & Demand Michael Wagner Settle a Fair Contract

Providence: As Butler Hospital workers continue to wait for a response from Butler Hospital and Care New England to resume bargaining, striking workers will march to the Care New England headquarters today, arriving around noon. There, they will demand that Michael Wagne...

2 June 2025

Hundreds of Butler Union Workers Sign Up for State Health Insurance by Date of Employer Termination

"Butler tried to use our access to healthcare against us to end the strike, but it backfired."

31 May 2025

After a second marathon bargaining session, Butler management fails to commit to union proposals

"It’s crystal clear management is using our access to healthcare as a weapon to break our resolve."

30 May 2025

After a second marathon bargaining session, Butler management fails to commit to union proposals

"It’s crystal clear management is using our access to healthcare as a weapon to break our resolve."

30 May 2025

Striking Butler Hospital Workers to Join Emergency Rally at State House to Call for Urgent Revenue for Hospital Funding and Other Vital Services

Providence: As negotiations continue with Butler Hospital and Care New England today, striking Butler workers who are members of SEIU 1199NE will join an emergency rally at the State House to demand leadership ask the wealthiest 1% of Rhode Islanders pay their fair share...

29 May 2025