Rhode Island AFL-CIO

RI Senate passes charter moratorium that would block new schools

RI Senate passes charter moratorium that would block new schools Senators and teachers unions have been pushing for a charter moratorium for years and now see their chance to pass it.

Warehouse workers would gain new protections under RI legislation

Warehouse workers would gain new protections under RI legislation Warehouse quotas could not prevent workers from taking bathroom, meal or rest breaks under a bill OK'd by the House and expected to pass the Senate.

Rhode Island AFL-CIO President Patrick Crowley praised the House Finance Committee for finding “a great compromise” and keeping the renewable energy standard deadline at 2033.

“It matters because in the long term our reliance on fossil fuel will make energy more expensive for Rhode Islanders,” Crowley said, “and transitioning to cleaner and cheaper energy is going to be where average Rhode Islanders will see the savings in years to come.”

R.I. lawmakers support renewable energy goal, despite governor’s pushback - The Boston Globe Environmental, labor groups praise budget for maintaining 2033 deadline to reach renewable energy goal. Budget would add nuclear and hydro power as clean energy sources.