new-england-healthcare

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

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

After Over 10 Hours of Meeting with a Mediator, Butler Workers are Even Farther Back than Where They Started

“We remain committed to reaching a fair contract tomorrow but until management recognizes our worth and returns to the table in good faith, we will have no choice but to continue our strike."

29 May 2025

Butler Hospital Workers Return to the Table Tomorrow as CEO Michael Wagner Thanks Replacement Workers

Butler has not reported available beds since before the strike despite lauding continued care standards

27 May 2025

Butler Workers Renew Call to End Workplace Violence on One Week Anniversary of Their ULP Strike

"In the three years I was there, I experienced three serious injuries - including having my wrist sprained, a concussion from getting punched in the face and getting bit on the shoulder."

22 May 2025