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…

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…