Providence Protest News

Protests Erupt in Providence Following U.S. Strikes on Iran

News Summary A large protest took place in Providence, R.I. in response to U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.…

6 days ago

Providence Enacts New Flag Policy Amid Controversy

News Summary Following the raising of the Palestinian flag at City Hall, Providence has instituted a new flag policy requiring…

3 weeks ago

Striking Workers Hold Vigil Amid Labor Dispute at Butler Hospital

News Summary Workers at Butler Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, are on strike as their labor dispute enters a month-long…

3 weeks ago

Butler Hospital Strikes Enter Third Week Amid Labor Disputes

News Summary Striking employees at Butler Hospital and Care New England enter their third week of labor strike while seeking…

3 weeks ago

Providence City Council Considers Noise Ordinance Amendment

News Summary The Providence City Council is reviewing an amendment to the city's noise ordinance to exempt striking workers from…

4 weeks ago

Healthcare Workers Demand Safer Conditions in Providence

News Summary Union healthcare workers staged an informational picket outside Rhode Island Hospital to demand safer working conditions and affordable…

4 weeks ago

Butler Hospital Workers’ Strike Intensifies Amid Health Insurance Cuts

News Summary The strike by almost 800 Butler Hospital workers has escalated as management terminates health insurance for striking employees.…

4 weeks ago

Dr. Liebmann Protests Proposed Medicare and Medicaid Cuts

News Summary Dr. Otto Liebmann, an emergency physician in Rhode Island, held a 25-hour protest at the State House to…

4 weeks ago

Advocates rally for homeless funding outside Rhode Island State House

News Summary Advocates for the homeless gathered outside the Rhode Island State House, demanding a $17.8 million funding increase to…

1 month ago

Butler Strikers Rally for Fair Share Tax Bill at State House

News Summary Butler strikers, joined by local organizations, plan to rally at the Rhode Island State House advocating for the…

1 month ago