The administration at Roger Williams University is wrong to violate its contract with faculty and professional staff. They could be breaking the law. And this comes at a time when working people are already under enormous pressure.
At the national level, Donald Trump and his administration have weakened labor protections and undermined the agencies responsible for protecting workersā rights. Rhode Island cannot move in that direction.
If RWU is facing financial challenges, leadership should come to the table honestly and transparently, not impose unpaid furloughs that take money out of workersā pockets while protecting executive compensation.
Thatās why I was proud to stand with the RWU Faculty Association, RWU Professional Staff Union, and RWU Facilities Union alongside NEARI, UFCW Local 328, and Rhode Island AFL-CIO leaders to demand something simple: honor the contract.
As Attorney General, Iāll continue fighting for working people, enforcing worker protections, and ensuring Rhode Island stands up for all of us