RI Council 94 AFSCME AFL-CIO

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Coronavirus (COVID-2019) Facts and Guidance

As the threat of COVID-19 continues to mount and to spread throughout the world it is important to remain vigilant and to practice proper preventative care to help avoid the spread of COVID-19 as well as other illnesses.  Please see the links below for additional guidance and information.  

CARES Act Summary

Recovery Payments Information

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Congratulations & Farewell to Darlene Golomb

On August 28, 2020 we bid a congratulatory farewell to longtime Local 528, RI Council 94, AFSCME member Darlene Golomb.  Darlene worked for the University of Rhode Island for 32 years. As she enters a well-deserved retirement where she plans to spend more time with her husband, adult children and grandchildren I wanted to take a moment to thank her for all she has done for Local 528. 

She began her career at W Alton Jones Campus moving on to the Kingston Campus as a Housekeeper. From there she worked her way to Building Superintendent before finally retiring as Supervisor of…

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Local 1823 Wins Unfair Labor Practice Against Middletown School Department

News Reports on the Ruling

Middletown School Department to Appeal State Labor Board Ruling

Link to RI State Labor Relations Board Ruling

ULP 6257 Decision

W. Alton Jones Campus Closure

Statements from Local 528 President Michael McDonald and RI Council 94 President J. Michael Downey regarding URI's closure of the W. Alton Jones Campus:


Michael McDonald - President, Local 528

 Brothers and Sisters,

I am sad to share the news that the University of Rhode Island notified employees on June 9, 2020 that the W. Alton Jones Campus will be closing. No timetable for closure has been provided at this time.

I know W. Alton Jones is a special place for so many Local 528 members past and present. So many memories were made there. Long ago Local 528…

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COVID-19 deaths lower in unionized nursing homes

Nursing homes have been especially hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This November, preserve the legacy of speaking up

Throughout my son’s long career at AFSCME, there have been countless times when I’ve seen Lee proudly wearing an AFSCME T-shirt.

Congratulations & Farewell to Darlene Golomb

On August 28, 2020 we bid a congratulatory farewell to longtime Local 528, RI Council 94, AFSCME member Darlene Golomb.  Darlene worked for the University of Rhode Island for 32 years.

Labor unions’ approval is highest in 17 years because unions stand with working families

Public approval of labor unions is at its highest level in 17 years, with nearly two out of three Americans (65%) expressing support of unions, 

National AFSCME News

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