E-News: September 7, 2023
An updated Union Directory listing union goods and services in R.I. can be found on our website at www.RhodeIslandAFLCIO.org under the “Resources” tab.
Here is the direct link—-> Union Directory
Labor Endorsed Jake Bissaillon Wins Democratic Nomination for Senate District 1
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This summer we knocked doors, made calls, collected emergency ballots, gave rides to the polls and so much more.
The Future is Union Launch – September 4, 2023
Labor Day we launched The Future is Union, a digital photo gallery showcasing the clean energy economy and the union workers building it.The gallery is intended to give the public, particularly our allies in the climate fight, an on-the-ground look at the important work that unions are doing to build clean energy. Help us celebrate labor’s leadership on climate by sharing this gallery with your affiliates and amplifying it on social media. You can find sample social media content for the launch in this digital toolkit.
A bit about how the project works: Anyone can submit a photo to the gallery via the submission form on the website. Submitted photos may be featured on the Future is Union website and entered for a chance to win a cash prize. You’ll see some of the photos from last year’s green jobs photo contest already up on the Future is Union website!
Photos should be related to clean energy and the union workers at the heart of this new economy. Examples include, but are not limited to: construction, operations, or maintenance of utility-scale solar and wind; building retrofits or upgrades, electric vehicles; climate education; clean energy manufacturing; and more.
Please reach out to Climate Jobs Rhode Island Lead Organizer, Erica Hammond, Erica@climatejobsri.org, if you have any questions.
LIUNA New England Facebook
LIUNA has partnered with a local nonprofit, Tides Family Services, to donate over 100 backpacks for their back-to-school event, ensuring all students start their school year off with a sense of pride and integrity.
ProvPort enters partnership to generate 1.7 megawatts of solar energy
PROVIDENCE – ProvPort Inc. on Wednesday announced plans to build a solar project that will generate 1.7 megawatts of clean energy from panels on 200,000 square feet of industrial rooftop at the port.
In partnership with Gridwealth, a commercial-scale solar developer, owner and operator that has created more than 20 megawatts of new generating capacity in Rhode Island for more than five years, ProvPort will install a total of 4,000 solar photovoltaic panels on two buildings…. The project is expected to put the state closer to its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Secretary-Treasurer Patrick Crowley Twitter:Absolutely amazing experience at the Museum of Work and Culture previewing the next episode of “Slatersville” today. Check out this amazing series at https://firstmillvillage.com #LaborDay
LABOR DAY ADDRESS at Moshassuck Cemetery
On a very warm labor day this year Joe Walsh, IBEW 99 gave. astiring address. Stay tuned to watch the full speach on Labor Vision: www.LaborVisionRI.org.
Providence Business News: Report: R.I. 14th overall best state for workers, 15th for working women
PROVIDENCE – Oxfam’s latest report on U.S. working conditions by state placed Rhode Island as the 14th best state for workers overall, and the 15th best for working women.
The U.K. charitable organization released its annual “Best and Worst States to Work in America 2023” index on Thursday, which saw the Ocean State rise one place from last year in each category from 2022, when it ranked 15th best overall and 16th best for working women.
Oxfam determines the rankings based on 26 policies, all of which fall under the broader categories of wages, worker protections and rights to organize. The report includes the 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, and considers policies in place by July.
In the three highlighted categories, the report ranked Rhode Island 18th overall for wage policies, 12th for worker protections and 14th for rights to organize.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
The Right to Organize with Professor Dana Dillon of Providence College
The St. Augustine Church Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a talk by Professor Dana Dillon of Providence College on Thursday, September 14 in association with Labor Day. She will be speaking on workers’ rights and social justice as taught in Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical Rerum Novarum and Pope St. John Paul II’s encyclical Centessimus Annus. The event will be at 7:00 pm in the church basement. Parking is available at the rear of the church and is accessible via either Mt. Pleasant Ave. or Smith St. (the church address is 639 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence). Access to the basement is from the parking lot and is not handicapped accessible.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of RI Providence Walk
Free family event thanks to our sponsors: RI Building & Construction Trades Council and RI AFL-CIO
When: Saturday, September 23
Where: 410 S. Main Street, Providence, RI
Registration: 9 a.m.
Walk: 10 a.m. (through 195 District Park)
Giveaways, Food Trucks, Raffles
Rain Date: September 30th
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