UNAP LOCAL 5098 announced that its members have "unanimously" approved a contract deal with Rhode Island Hospital. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
PROVIDENCE – The United Nurses and Allied Professionals Local 5098 approved a five-year contract with Rhode Island Hospital late Wednesday night. The vote ends a contentious contract negotiation that led to a strike, both sides filing unfair labor practice complaints and both sides engaging in other hardball negotiating tactics that started when UNAP’s contact ended…