Patrick Crowley
@patcrowley401.bsky.social
President of Rhode Island AFL-CIO. “Arguably the most VICIOUS radical in the state for the last 20 years.” Anyone can tell a boss to go to hell, but a good organizer can say it in a way that he looks forward to the trip. A great one will get a postcard.
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Breaking news: The discharge petition for @golden.house.gov's bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act has reached majority support with 218 signatures.
This bill to restore federal workers’ union rights must be brought to a vote in Congress NOW. https://bit.ly/3M6zJAF
This bill to restore federal workers’ union rights must be brought to a vote in Congress NOW. https://bit.ly/3M6zJAF
November 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Breaking news: The discharge petition for @golden.house.gov's bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act has reached majority support with 218 signatures.
This bill to restore federal workers’ union rights must be brought to a vote in Congress NOW. https://bit.ly/3M6zJAF
This bill to restore federal workers’ union rights must be brought to a vote in Congress NOW. https://bit.ly/3M6zJAF
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It’s useful for people of my generation to be reminded that this wasn’t that long ago. Ruby Bridges isn’t just still alive—she’s only 71, not ancient!
65 years ago on Nov. 14, little Ruby Bridges was escorted into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Norman Rockwell, renowned for blissful depictions of Americana, did this remarkable painting for Look magazine. Printed as a double page, over-size spread, it's his masterpiece.
November 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
It’s useful for people of my generation to be reminded that this wasn’t that long ago. Ruby Bridges isn’t just still alive—she’s only 71, not ancient!
So proud of my friend Dr. Rosemary Costigan for her formal inauguration as president of the Community College of Rhode Island.
November 8, 2025 at 12:57 AM
So proud of my friend Dr. Rosemary Costigan for her formal inauguration as president of the Community College of Rhode Island.
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The judge DENIES the government a stay.
SNAP must be fully paid by TOMORROW.
SNAP must be fully paid by TOMORROW.
November 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The judge DENIES the government a stay.
SNAP must be fully paid by TOMORROW.
SNAP must be fully paid by TOMORROW.
The the status of Fatima and Roger Williams Hospital are incredible important to working class Rhode Island.
“The stakes could not be higher,” Crowley said in a statement. “If these hospitals close down, the reverberations will be felt all across Rhode Island.”
www.wpri.com/business-new...
“The stakes could not be higher,” Crowley said in a statement. “If these hospitals close down, the reverberations will be felt all across Rhode Island.”
www.wpri.com/business-new...
In Texas, Neronha says he’s upbeat about deal to save Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals
Neronha said progress was made toward a deal after Tuesday’s bankruptcy court hearing.
www.wpri.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The the status of Fatima and Roger Williams Hospital are incredible important to working class Rhode Island.
“The stakes could not be higher,” Crowley said in a statement. “If these hospitals close down, the reverberations will be felt all across Rhode Island.”
www.wpri.com/business-new...
“The stakes could not be higher,” Crowley said in a statement. “If these hospitals close down, the reverberations will be felt all across Rhode Island.”
www.wpri.com/business-new...
Want to be happier? Form a union.
Declining union membership could be making working-class Americans less happy and more susceptible to drug overdoses
theconversation.com/declining-un...
Declining union membership could be making working-class Americans less happy and more susceptible to drug overdoses
theconversation.com/declining-un...
Declining union membership could be making working-class Americans less happy and more susceptible to drug overdoses
Two economists found links between the adoption of right-to-work laws and the opioid overdoses of working-age male teens and men.
theconversation.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Want to be happier? Form a union.
Declining union membership could be making working-class Americans less happy and more susceptible to drug overdoses
theconversation.com/declining-un...
Declining union membership could be making working-class Americans less happy and more susceptible to drug overdoses
theconversation.com/declining-un...
It's becoming very clear that Rhode Island is the center of the resistance to Trump 2.0.
democracyforward.org/updates/snap...
democracyforward.org/updates/snap...
STATEMENTS: Nationwide Coalition Sues to Protect Food Security for Millions as Trump-Vance Administration Refuses to Use Available Funds - Democracy Forward
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October 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
It's becoming very clear that Rhode Island is the center of the resistance to Trump 2.0.
democracyforward.org/updates/snap...
democracyforward.org/updates/snap...
“…if I had a choice between building a ballroom and putting food in the bellies of hungry children, that’s no choice at all — it’s the latter every single day of the week."
To find a list of Rhode Island unions halls to drop of food donations, check out rhodeislandaflcio.org/snap-shutdown/
To find a list of Rhode Island unions halls to drop of food donations, check out rhodeislandaflcio.org/snap-shutdown/
SNAP Shutdown – Rhode Island AFL-CIO
rhodeislandaflcio.org
October 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“…if I had a choice between building a ballroom and putting food in the bellies of hungry children, that’s no choice at all — it’s the latter every single day of the week."
To find a list of Rhode Island unions halls to drop of food donations, check out rhodeislandaflcio.org/snap-shutdown/
To find a list of Rhode Island unions halls to drop of food donations, check out rhodeislandaflcio.org/snap-shutdown/
“This crisis is because President Trump and his Republican supporters in Congress are looking to hurt Rhode Islanders. Because I don’t know about you, but if I had a choice between building a ballroom and putting food in the bellies of hungry children, that’s no choice at all."
Governor McKee declares emergency, outlines plan as 145,000 Rhode Islanders face food stamps cutoff - The Boston Globe
" It’s unbelievable," McKee said at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. “It’s the Trump administration's version of ‘Let Them Eat Cake,’ and it’s cruel.”
www.bostonglobe.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM
“This crisis is because President Trump and his Republican supporters in Congress are looking to hurt Rhode Islanders. Because I don’t know about you, but if I had a choice between building a ballroom and putting food in the bellies of hungry children, that’s no choice at all."
Thank you to the members of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO for re-electing Karen Hazard and myself as the leadership team for a full four year term.
October 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Thank you to the members of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO for re-electing Karen Hazard and myself as the leadership team for a full four year term.
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Blaming baby boomers for the problems of younger generations is popular in elite media, but it is not serious analysis. The problem is the rich and the generational stuff is a distraction deanbaker22.substack.com/p/my-generat...
My Generation: Blame the Rich, not the Boomers
Blaming a generational grouping is a coverup, not serious reporting
deanbaker22.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Blaming baby boomers for the problems of younger generations is popular in elite media, but it is not serious analysis. The problem is the rich and the generational stuff is a distraction deanbaker22.substack.com/p/my-generat...
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Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.
Tell Congress to act NOW before working families see their health insurance costs more than double. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.
Tell Congress to act NOW before working families see their health insurance costs more than double. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
October 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.
Tell Congress to act NOW before working families see their health insurance costs more than double. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.
Tell Congress to act NOW before working families see their health insurance costs more than double. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
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If you thought your electric bill jumped a lot in this Trump administration, it’s because it did!
What you didn’t know is that they are jacking your electricity prices on purpose to reward big donors with big bucks.
What you didn’t know is that they are jacking your electricity prices on purpose to reward big donors with big bucks.
October 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
If you thought your electric bill jumped a lot in this Trump administration, it’s because it did!
What you didn’t know is that they are jacking your electricity prices on purpose to reward big donors with big bucks.
What you didn’t know is that they are jacking your electricity prices on purpose to reward big donors with big bucks.
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🚨Update: Trump is focused on DOUBLING his bailout for Argentina to $40 billion.
While costs are on the rise, Republicans shut down the government, and Americans face a health care crisis, Trump is putting America last to help Argentina.
While costs are on the rise, Republicans shut down the government, and Americans face a health care crisis, Trump is putting America last to help Argentina.
Trump bailed out Argentina with $20 billion in taxpayer dollars, while hanging RI small businesses out to dry.
Trump’s tariff chaos & Republican failure to fix health care costs are causing pain for Main Street businesses.
I’m fighting to stop skyrocketing costs.
Trump’s tariff chaos & Republican failure to fix health care costs are causing pain for Main Street businesses.
I’m fighting to stop skyrocketing costs.
October 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
🚨Update: Trump is focused on DOUBLING his bailout for Argentina to $40 billion.
While costs are on the rise, Republicans shut down the government, and Americans face a health care crisis, Trump is putting America last to help Argentina.
While costs are on the rise, Republicans shut down the government, and Americans face a health care crisis, Trump is putting America last to help Argentina.
October 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Nice mention of our work on #offshorewind in @jacobinmag.bsky.social 💨🔋🍞🌹🌹
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New England Unions Lead the Way on Offshore Wind
Building trades unions in Rhode Island and Massachusetts are successfully fighting for offshore wind projects that create good union jobs and revitalize the economy. In the process, they’re showing ho...
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October 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Nice mention of our work on #offshorewind in @jacobinmag.bsky.social 💨🔋🍞🌹🌹
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www.usnews.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
“Now that the program is on hold, potentially hundreds of job opportunities are lost,” said Patrick Crowley, president of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO.
Groups Sue E.P.A. Over Canceled $7 Billion for Solar Energy
www.nytimes.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“Now that the program is on hold, potentially hundreds of job opportunities are lost,” said Patrick Crowley, president of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO.
Today the @riaflcio.bsky.social joined with other Rhode Island organizations to file suit against the EPA for cancelling the $7billion Solar For All Program
October 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Today the @riaflcio.bsky.social joined with other Rhode Island organizations to file suit against the EPA for cancelling the $7billion Solar For All Program
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The Rick Smith Show 10-1-2025
On the Rick Smith Show, Rick discusses the backdrop of a looming government shutdown and a military pow wow at Quantico, spotlighting national uncertainty. Rhode Island AFL-CIO President Patrick Crowley joins to celebrate a historic labor peace agreement between Sout
On the Rick Smith Show, Rick discusses the backdrop of a looming government shutdown and a military pow wow at Quantico, spotlighting national uncertainty. Rhode Island AFL-CIO President Patrick Crowley joins to celebrate a historic labor peace agreement between Sout
The Rick Smith Show 10-1-2025
On the Rick Smith Show, Rick discusses the backdrop of a looming government shutdown and a military pow wow at Quantico, spotlighting national uncertainty. Rhode Island AFL-CIO President Patrick Crowley joins to celebrate a historic labor peace agreement between SouthCoast Wind and New England unions—the first of its kind for U.S. offshore wind operations. Crowley highlights the 2.4-gigawatt project’s promise of thousands of good union jobs, better wages, family security, and lower energy bills across three states, while addressing political resistance to renewables and labor’s resolve to champion working communities. Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.org Find us on: · DirecTV (Channel 348) · Dish (Channel 269) · Sling · Roku · Apple TV · Amazon Fire TV · Get the FSTV iOS app HERE Did you miss last night’s show? Miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work, or around the house? Download the podcast on our website at: https://www.thericksmithshow.com Want Merch? Check out our store HERE Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-rick-smith-show419/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The Rick Smith Show 10-1-2025
On the Rick Smith Show, Rick discusses the backdrop of a looming government shutdown and a military pow wow at Quantico, spotlighting national uncertainty. Rhode Island AFL-CIO President Patrick Crowley joins to celebrate a historic labor peace agreement between Sout
On the Rick Smith Show, Rick discusses the backdrop of a looming government shutdown and a military pow wow at Quantico, spotlighting national uncertainty. Rhode Island AFL-CIO President Patrick Crowley joins to celebrate a historic labor peace agreement between Sout
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R.I. judge rejects legal challenge to ‘lifetime contracts’ law. @riaflcio.bsky.social President @patcrowley401.bsky.social calls it a “a big win for organized labor," while RI League of Cities & Towns exec director Randi Rossi calls it a "disappointing decision."
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/01/m...
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R.I. judge rejects legal challenge to ‘lifetime contracts’ law - The Boston Globe
Municipalities challenged the 2019 law, which provides that key terms of union contracts for teachers and municipal workers remain in effect after a contract expires as the parties negotiate.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
R.I. judge rejects legal challenge to ‘lifetime contracts’ law. @riaflcio.bsky.social President @patcrowley401.bsky.social calls it a “a big win for organized labor," while RI League of Cities & Towns exec director Randi Rossi calls it a "disappointing decision."
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/01/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/01/m...
“This is a big win for organized labor,” Rhode Island AFL- CIO President Patrick Crowley said in a statement. “We were confident in our position all along and are glad the court agreed. ... Thank you to all the unions who stuck with the case over these many years.”
R.I. judge rejects legal challenge to ‘lifetime contracts’ law - The Boston Globe
Municipalities challenged the 2019 law, which provides that key terms of union contracts for teachers and municipal workers remain in effect after a contract expires as the parties negotiate.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
“This is a big win for organized labor,” Rhode Island AFL- CIO President Patrick Crowley said in a statement. “We were confident in our position all along and are glad the court agreed. ... Thank you to all the unions who stuck with the case over these many years.”
