new-england-healthcare

Butler Unfair Labor Strike Continues with No Movement from Management

Yesterday, hundreds of Care New England workers hit the picket line as Women & Infants announced layoffs

16 May 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Butler Hospital Workers Begin Unfair Labor Practice Strike to Improve Care & Safety

Across Care New England, frontline union workers are rejecting the status quo and demanding safer, quality healthcare and a living wage

15 May 2025

Butler Hospital Workers to Begin Unfair Labor Practice Strike Thursday at 6AM as Women & Infants Caregivers to Hold Info Picket

“I am very frustrated that Care New England let it get to this point and we feel we’ve been left with no choice but to strike.” - Niki Anthony, RN

14 May 2025

Butler Hospital to Spend $1.8 Million in Temporary Labor Ahead of May 15 Strike

"Instead of investing in its own workforce, Care New England plans to spend almost two million dollars to fly in out-of-state workers during the strike."

8 May 2025

A Record Number of Union Healthcare Workers Will Hold Direct Actions in May Across Rhode Island & Connecticut

Stretched to the limit, healthcare workers are demanding more from their employers and state leaders

7 May 2025

VNA of Care New England frontline caregivers hit the picket line to demand equal pay with the rest of CNE

"I have been at the VNA for 20 years and I make $6 less than a physical therapist at Women and Infants." - Jannike Caldeira

7 May 2025

Amid the Threat of Crushing Federal Medicaid Cuts, Hundreds of Healthcare Workers Call for Immediate State Intervention

Nearly 3,000 Rhode Islanders Vote No Confidence in Governor McKee’s Healthcare Budget

3 May 2025

Butler Hospital Union Workforce Announces Open Strike Beginning May 15, 2025

“Our decision to move forward with the strike on May 15 is not one any of us takes lightly but we know it necessary” - Dawn Williams, RN

29 April 2025

Hundreds of Healthcare Workers Will Rally to Protect Medicaid & Announce Results of No Confidence Petition in Governor McKee

Providence – On Saturday, May 3 at noon, hundreds of union healthcare workers, faith leaders, community allies and elected officials will gather at the State House for a “No Cuts to Care” Rally to demand Governor McKee and elected leaders protect vital healthcare service...

29 April 2025

91% of Butler Hospital Union Workforce Votes to Authorize Strike for Workplace Safety

“None of us want to strike but Care New England has ignored our safety for far too long.”

24 April 2025