Tag: District 1199 SEIU New England
Raise helps some health workers
A 91-cent-an-hour pay increase for approximately 3,000 people who work directly with those with developmental disabilities in the state is welcomed, though more is...
Nursing homes care more with less
When she started working as a certified nursing assistant 22 years ago, Victoria Mitchell was assigned about eight patients during her morning shifts.
Now, Mitchell...
Five Questions With Nichole Ward
In late July, activist group Raise the Bar on Residents Care gathered in Providence to release a report on nursing homes standards in Rhode...
Raimondo flexes political muscle
By halting a proposed acquisition of Care New England Health System by Boston-based Partners HealthCare, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo is showing leadership despite the...
Crawford Health caregivers strike, claiming unfair labor practices, low wages
FALL RIVER – Caregivers at Crawford Health and Rehab, represented by the Service Employees International Union District 1199 New England, began a three-day strike...
Without contract agreement, union strikes again at Groden Center schools
PROVIDENCE - Groden Center behavioral specialists represented by District 1199 SEIU New England began a planned three-day strike Tuesday.
The strike extends an ongoing contract...
SEIU 1199 strikes at Groden Center Friday
PROVIDENCE – Members of the Service Employees International Union District 1199 employed at the Groden Center Inc. went on strike Friday, at the same...
Groden Center behavioral specialists announce strike for Aug. 17
PROVIDENCE – District 1199 SEIU New England, representing Groden Center behavioral specialists as they negotiate a new contract, has announced a strike for Friday,...
Groden Center behavioral specialists issue strike notice for Aug. 17
PROVIDENCE – District 1199 SEIU New England, representing Groden Center behavioral specialists as they negotiate a new contract, has given the Groden Network notice...
Groden Center behavioral specialists seek more timely contract negotiations
PROVIDENCE - Groden Center behavioral specialists represented by District 1199 SEIU New England elaborated on complaints of low pay, high turnover and placing inexperienced...