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The living history of the Rhode Island Labor Movement. Broadcast since 1986, Labor Vision is the only program dedicated exclusively to covering issues of concern to Rhode Island workers and their families.
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Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
RI AFL-CIO 2021 Legislative Agenda & Update With George Nee & Patrick Crowley. On the latest episode of Labor Vision, RI AFL-CIO's President George Nee and Secretary-Treasurer Patrick Crowley discuss a handful of the legislation on RI Labor's agenda for next year's legislative session. President Nee discusses the work that will continue to increase the minimum wage with a path to $15/hour over a span of three years. He also highlights the ongoing campaigns to increase the wages and working standards of both Direct Service Providers and individuals working in the nursing home industry. Secretary-Treasurer Crowley highlights labor's concerns with the current continuing contract legislation and the benefits of extending this legislation to all public-sector workers. The group also discusses the Revenue for Rhode Island campaign which will add one new tax bracket for top 1% of earners on adjusted gross income above $475,000. The pair also discuss an exciting new project in Rhode Island involving green infrastructure and green manufacturing. Don't miss this segment and stay up to date on all of Labor Vision's latest episode's by visiting our website: www.laborvisionri.org RI AFL-CIO https://rhodeislandaflcio.org
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