Taveras Applauds New Contract for Westin Providence Workers

Union employees overwhelmingly ratified a new, three-year contract that reverses layoffs and pay cuts, and provides job security to nearly 175 workers

http://cityof.providenceri.com/mayor/taveras-applauds-new-contract-for-westin

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Message from Mayor Taveras on Teacher Dismissal Notices

The School Department has issued dismissal notices to all public school teachers in Providence, in accordance with a State law requiring that teachers be notified about potential changes to their employment status by March 1.

http://cityof.providenceri.com/mayor/message-from-mayor-taveras-on-teacher-dismissal

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Gov of Rhode Island

02/25/2011

Rhode Island One of Nine States to Receive Competitive National Grant for Work Support Strategies

The Urban Institute has announced that Rhode Island is among nine states selected to receive a $250,000 planning grant as part of a five-year initiative with lead funding from the Ford Foundation. The purpose of this one-year grant is to enable planning for more effective, streamlined, and…

http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13278

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02/24/11

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee to Travel to Washington, D.C. for National Governors Association Winter Meeting

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee will travel to Washington, D.C. Saturday for the National Governors Association’s NGA Winter Meeting. The annual event, which is attended by Governors from the U.S. states, commonwealths, and territories, will take place Saturday, February 26 through Monday,… http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13273  

02/24/2011

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Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Hosts Healthcare Discussion on Strategies to Improve RI Healthcare for Employers, Employees and Providers

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today hosted a discussion at the State House focused on achieving an affordable, high-quality healthcare system in Rhode Island that benefits businesses and promotes economic development while helping all residents of the state. “Our goal is providing access to… http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13275