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At Weaver’s Cove Energy, we are excited to be moving forward with one of the largest investments in Southern New England in decades. Our proposed $700 million project -- including the construction of an offshore berth in Mt. Hope Bay, a pipeline transfer system, and an onshore LNG storage facility in Fall River -- is an essential solution to meeting the area’s need for additional clean-burning natural gas supplies. We are committed to designing, constructing, and operating the safest and most secure LNG terminal possible. We are also committed to listening to and working with community members who understandably have questions about our project. That’s why for the past eight years we’ve participated in dozens of state and federal public forums to address community concerns. As the project review process moves forward, we look forward to continued public input and engagement. There are a number of important regional and community benefits that our facility will create. First and foremost during the current economic downturn, our project will generate desperately needed jobs. During the project’s three year construction, Weaver’s Cove will hire up to 1,000 skilled local union trade workers to work

an estimated 2.5 million labor hours with $125 million in direct wages. What are some of the union trades that will be needed during construction? Operating engineers, welders, electricians, carpenters, pipe fitters, laborers, plumbers, Teamsters, sheet metal workers, cement masons, steel workers, and iron workers among many others. Once operational, the terminal will employ 50 highly paid workers, support an additional 350 jobs, and generate $105 million in annual direct and indirect economic benefits, including tax payments to area cities and towns. The 20 percent increase in the supply of gas created by our project will result in lower natural gas bills, and since natural gas is used to generate electricity, it will also mean lower electric bills for area residents and businesses. In a 2007

report, ISO New England, which operates the region’s power grid, forecast that lowering natural gas prices could bring

electricity cost savings of $10 billion annually. Our LNG terminal will help New England realize these costs savings and strengthen the region’s future economic competitiveness. Despite the promise of jobs and lower energy prices, there are a number of special interest groups who are determined to block our project at all costs. Groups like

Save The Bay, Save Bristol Harbor, and certain elected officials have made unfounded and factually incorrect claims about the safety, environmental, and economic impacts of our

project in an ongoing attempt to whip up opposition among the public and local elected officials. The concern most frequently voiced in opposition to Weaver’s Cove is that shipping LNG is extremely dangerous and will threaten the safety of nearby communities, as well as require the Bay to be “closed” whenever an LNG tanker passes through. An associated claim is that LNG tankers create a risk to the Pell and Mt. Hope bridges that are essential to area residents. The facts belie these claims. First, LNG is not explosive nor stored under pressure. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), “Although a large amount of energy is stored in LNG, it cannot be released rapidly enough to cause the overpressures associated with an explosion. LNG vapors (methane) mixed with air are not explosive in an unconfined environment.” In 50-plus years of shipping history, LNG tankers have made over 55,000 voyages and traveled more than 128 million miles without a major incident. LNG has been shipped safely into Tokyo, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, for nearly 40 years. Closer to home, LNG tankers have safely transited under Boston’s Tobin Bridge for over 35 years without incident. Indeed, hundreds of LNG ships have safely maneuvered backwards under the Tobin Bridge which has the same vertical clearance as the Mt. Hope Bridge. Economic life on either side of that bridge has not come to a grinding halt as the opposition would have you believe would be the case in Rhode Island. Given this excellent safety record and the expert knowledge of local marine pilots, there is no reason to believe that LNG shipments pose any threat to area residents or the Pell and Mt. Hope bridges. Indeed, the U.S. Coast See WEAVER’S COVE Page 6

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Teachers shoulder too much blame for ills of schools Unmotivated students citedBy Robert A. Salerno As a public school teacher for 47 years, it is very disappointing to me that one of our noble professions is under constant attack by the local print media and radio pundits, most of whom have not been in a public school for at least 20 years. It would be great if these so-called “experts,” reporters and talk-show hosts with 20-hour work weeks, visited various public schools in order to comment from personal knowledge instead of hearsay. I submit that they might learn that the problems of public education do not lie with the teachers but with the students themselves. Although many youngsters try to be good students, there are far too many who do not. These boys and girls should be called “attendees,” ones who go to school but give little or no effort. Their numbers are larger than ever and I will leave it to our educational leaders to find out why this is happening in many areas of our state. These unmotivated students hurt their parents, classmates, school and society. According to the research, this begins to appear in middle school and becomes worse as these “attendees” move to the high school level. This phenomenon is not the fault of the classroom teacher. Are we so naïve as to think that all of the “good” teachers are in Barrington, East Greenwich, or South Kingstown? In Providence, are all the “good” high-school teachers at Classical High School, one of the state’s finest schools? If the answer to the questions above is no, as I believe, then what is the difference between the successful schools and the failing ones? Although many students from low-achieving schools do succeed despite many obstacles, there are too many who do not. Let us put the onus on those attendees who give little or no effort. They are found in every school in our state but in differing numbers. Instead of worrying about seniority, teacher evaluations, and teacher salaries, educational leaders should spend their time and effort trying to discover why so many boys and girls have so little regard for a good education. Blaming teachers may improve ratings or subscriptions but it does nothing to raise the proficiency of our students. I challenge all who read this to visit one or moreSee SCHOOLS Page 5

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Michael Surtel has been living and coping with Crohn’s disease for 20 years. His condition became so severe, that the 33-year-old West Warwick resident and master plumber had to go on disability in 2006. However, he refuses to allow the illness that causes chronic inflammation of his digestive and gastrointestinal tract to surrender his desire to remain active and contribute to society. While Crohn’s makes it impossible for Surtel to practice his trade on a full-time basis, he remains a member of the Local 51 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union and head of its Community Outreach Committee. In his committee role, Surtel reached out to the Station Fire Memorial Foundation, which is raising money for a monument at the site of the nightclub blaze that claimed the lives of 100 people and injured more than 200 patrons of the entertainment venue at 211 Cowesett Ave. in West Warwick on Feb. 20 2003. His efforts led to a commitment from BuildRI, a labor-management coalition that includes 17 trade unions, to provide the workers necessary to construct the planned Station Fire Memorial Park. In addition, architects such as Robert Weygand, a former congressman and the vice president for administration at the University of Rhode Island, have promised to design the memorial free of charge. Besides providing the labor, the unions will contribute as much of the materials as possible to construct the park, according to Christine Fontaine, who heads up the memorial foundation. Fontaine, whose son perished in the blaze and whose daughter suffered severe burns, said her organization wants to do more than remember the 100 victims of the fire. She explained the group hopes the memorial will also serve as a reminder that state and local officials must act to prevent the occurrence of similar tragedies. Dave Kane, a member of the foundation’s board and the father of the youngest person to die in the fire, said building the park “is less about remembering our loved ones. It’s to remind people to do the right thing. It’s to remind people of the

tragedy, and that it could have been avoided.” In the wake of the blaze, there was extensive controversy about the effectiveness of fire and safety regulations and the enforcement efforts by representatives of municipal and statewide agencies. Fontaine termed the property where the Station nightclub once stood as “sacred ground.” She said to see anything but the memorial built there “would just be so wrong.” The generosity of the unions and architects “is the best thing that could have happened to us,” Fontaine said. “It’s like pennies from heaven,” Kane said. “It’s wonderful.” The foundation has about $60,000 for the memorial, according to Fontaine. Additional funds need to be raised in case more materials have to be purchased and for expenses such as ongoing maintenance of the park, insurance protection and utilities. The foundation president is looking for fundraising ideas and hopes businesses will come forward with contributions. Surtel is confident that once the foundation takes possession of the former nightclub site and work on the park starts, more people will step up and offer assistance. “This is going to be bigger than the unions,” he said. “I have already thought about reaching out to some local business for fundraising.” For more information about helping the foundation, people can go to the organization’s Web site at www.stationfirememorialfoundation.org. Their phone number is (401) 489-5109, and the foundation’s e-mail address is [email protected]. Fontaine, Kane and Surtel are confident the park will become a reality. When that happens, Surtel said, there will be a “happy ending to a sad story.”

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Sen. John J. Tassoni Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Smithfield, North Smithfield) thinks the management at the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority has its priorities confused. “Instead of doing all they can to keep prices low and to bring ridership up,” he said, “they are planning fare increases and service cuts later this year. At the same time, they are considering spending about $10 million on

an information technology system that is probably not very urgently needed. What my constituents think is needed is better service and lower fares.” Senator Tassoni said he is also critical of a decision made by the RIPTA board at its February meeting to reject use of some or all of $3 million in federal stimulus funds to apply toward the authority’s projected $5.2 million deficit in the next fiscal year.

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water heating. A Frito-Lay plant in California uses solar concentrators to provide heat for cooking snack foods. Solar energy can be paired with advanced energy efficiency techniques to create zero net energy homes, which produce as much energy as they consume. Zero net energy homes have already been built in parts of the country, are possible in all climates, and often save money for consumers over time. As more plug in electric cars and trucks enter the marketplace, solar energy will power our nation’s transportation system as well. The 17th Avenue Gordon Business Incubator is a building that uses solar, along with other energy saving and green technologies, to revive a decrepit and empty warehouse into a home for fledgling and/or environmentally sensitive businesses and Rhode Island’s first commercial “green” building. By taking advantage of the sun’s power this building is able to power the buildings electrical needs, thus requiring less energy from more polluting sources.The report finds that by achieving a 10 percent goal for solar energy, within two decades the sun could provide more energy than the U.S. currently produces at nuclear power plants, more than half as much as it currently consumes in American cars and light trucks, or nearly half as much as we currently obtain from burning coal. Solar energy can play a major role in weaning the nation from dangerous, polluting, unstable and, in many cases, increasingly expensive forms of energy. Environment Rhode Island called on local, state and federal governments to remove the barriers currently impeding the spread of solar energy. This can be accomplished by investing in solar and adopting strong policies to make solar energy an important part of

America’s energy future. Such policies include financial incentives, advanced building codes, public education, workforce development, research and development, and a strong renewable electricity standard requiring utilities to get a percentage of their electricity from renewable energy, like solar. Matthew Soursourian, Policy Associate for Mayor Cicilline, said that “Mayor Cicilline recognizes the environmental and economic value in supporting solar and other renewable technologies. It is our hope that we can protect the planet and fuel our local economy by creating green jobs right here in Providence.” He highlighted buildings using solar power in Providence, such as the Providence Career and Technical Academy with a solar array on its roof that generates of 35 percent of the hot water used in the 300,000 square-foot building. While Rhode Island already has relatively strong policies to give incentives for solar installations there is still room for improvement. Kenneth Payne, Administrator for the state’s Office of Energy Resources, affirmed that “We’re good, but we should strive for greatness.” “Americans today need barrels of oil from a desert half a world away, in the most unsettled and dangerous region of the earth, just to power a trip to the grocery store,” said Seeley, “How much easier and more secure would it be to harness the heat and light that strikes our rooftops every day?”

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A survey conducted by Providence Business News last December showed that more than 1 in 5 Rhode Island businesses complained that the lack of access to capital was one of the biggest challenges to their business. Small businesses in the state have been feeling the “credit crunch” for years. Lending still hasn’t thawed as it should have, despite billions of dollars given to banks from the federal government. The financial crisis which has devastated the economy grew out of irresponsible over-lending to people who had no capacity to repay. As a reaction, banks have greatly restricted lending and used “free” federal money to shore up their balance sheets. Many small businesses in the state still need, but are unable, to borrow, and the lack of capital prevents many of them from expanding and generating new jobs. Even more problematic is that the banks that are lending don’t make loans in Rhode Island because it’s more profitable to invest elsewhere. How do we solve the lending problem? One way to increase lending is for the state to do it directly. If banks are unwilling to lend, and lack of access to capital is stymieing growth in Rhode Island, then I would argue that it is contingent upon the government to assist. Rhode Island should establish a loan program targeted specifically for expanding access to capital for locally-owned and operated small businesses that wish to expand their business, but are unable to do so because of rigid lending practices. This brings up some important questions. Where would the money come from to establish a lending program? There are a couple places to look, and each has benefits and challenges. The state could borrow the money from the federal government or from

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caring, generous and in love with their job. Let us put the blame where it belongs, on the far too many kids who refuse to learn what they are being taught. Most teachers are extremely competent at what they do, but they are not miracle workers. I still remember my parents saying, “You can bring a horse to water, but you cannot make him/her drink!”

— Robert A. Salerno, of Warwick, who retired in 1994 but still does substitute teaching, taught social studies in middle school and high school, most recently at Pilgrim High School. He also served as a sports coach.

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We are calling it Team Rhode Island. It’s a brand new effort being launched this month by the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce to get Rhode Island into the game in a very big way in terms of revving up our economy. And true to its name, we would like to take this opportunity to invite and encourage our valued colleagues in the labor community to be an essential part of this team. With the restructuring of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation nicely underway, the Chamber is committed to being a positive and collaborative partner in working with the new staff and Board to improve the state’s performance in generating jobs and crafting the appropriate national profile that draws in consumers, workers, investors, students and entrepreneurs. An influx of people and talent is key

because we must enlarge our tax base. A shrinking tax base hurts everyone. Rhode Island needs to get into a hyper-growth mode. We can’t do that by standing still. It is essential that Rhode Island’s effort be commensurate with national norms. The Chamber’s Innovation Providence Implementation Council (IPIC) is moving the Knowledge Economy Roadmap with great success and acceptance in the community. Precisely plotted targets of opportunity have ripened in medical devices, offshore wind, life sciences, design, and various entrepreneurial sectors. Our colleagues in labor as well as in the colleges, universities and hospitals have emerged as true partners. We are united around the goal of good jobs for all Rhode Islanders at all points along the skills and economic spectrum. So what’s the next step in terms of getting some real job development in place? We must launch a comprehensive, integrated, statewide business attraction program. We are prepared to organize an effort known as Team Rhode Island. We will ignite the power of our own citizenry to play a never-been-tried-before role in economic development prospecting Here’s how it would work. Team Rhode Island would furnish the leads based

on existing business and professional relationships. It’s all about identifying prospects who literally need to have a presence in Rhode Island. This type of lead generation is consistent with what proactive communities around the country are doing, most notably Austin, Texas. Together, we would court these prospects with persuasive evidence on the benefits of having a physical presence in Rhode Island and tapping into our labor force. A web based campaign would also be launched to give structure to the effort. The intent would be to stay very narrow in the beginning stages and target investment in the previously defined targets of opportunity as pinpointed in the Knowledge Economy Roadmap. Specifically, we are looking to recruit new investors into our Centers of Excellence. Amid a great spirit of professional collegiality, the business community, the labor community and our partners in government are now in a position to move the knowledge economy effort to the next level and to get Rhode Island “into the game.” But we must act quickly. Rhode Islanders are counting on us.

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the same time will require riders to pay more in fares and deal with cuts in services. That makes no sense to me at all, and it is not going to be well received by residents of our state who must rely on RIPTA for their travel needs.” Senator Tassoni called on the RIPTA board to rethink its decisions “and spend the

money it is receiving from the federal government more wisely, so as to provide better service to the people who need to use the buses. A new IT system and some new vehicles are not going to serve much of a purpose if it means fares are too high and service is too sporadic to fill those buses with riders.”

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Democratic Attorney General candidate Steve Archambault decried a decision by State Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher Koller to approve rate hikes of nearly 10 percent by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island; a 9 percent increase by Tufts Health Plan and a 6 percent increase by United Health Care. “These rate hikes will impact over 300,000 Rhode Islanders and are a critical blow to a state already mired in double-digit unemployment. These increases will suffocate efforts by companies to not only hire new workers, but also to retain the workers they have. The majority of employers have already cut their operating costs to the bone and will have difficulty sustaining an increase of this magnitude,” Archambault said. “While these rate hikes are lower than originally requested, they are

still far too high and signal a need for increased advocacy on behalf of Rhode Islanders.” Archambault has led the fight against the rate hikes and has repeatedly called on Koller to re-examine the basis for the requests. Most recently, Archambault, pointing to a study released by Health Insurance Commissioner Chris Koller’s office that ranks Rhode Island Health Insurers’ Administrative expenses higher than the average in New England, called on Health Insurance Commissioner Koller to give administrative costs stricter scrutiny. Archambault, who serves as a councilman in Smithfield, would bring a broad legal background to the Attorney General’s office. His experience as a police officer, local prosecutor and defense attorney gives him a first-hand understanding of all elements of the criminal justice system.


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Guard, which is responsible for assuring the safety of marine operations in all U.S. waters, has determined that the Narragansett and Mount Hope bays are suitable for the type and frequency of LNG marine traffic associated with our LNG project. Another claim frequently leveled against Weaver’s Cove is that dredging required for our project will stir up “toxic sediment” in Mt. Hope Bay. Extensive testing of sediment in the bay, required as part of the project’s federal permitting process, overseen

by the EPA and US Army Corps of Engineers, has found that contaminants are at such low concentration levels that dredging will result in no adverse environmental impacts. A similar claim is that dredging will threaten the bay’s winter flounder population. While portions of our project will disturb potential winter flounder habitat, we are prepared to spend millions of dollars to mitigate this impact. It’s also important to recognize that the primary threat to winter flounder is not from our project or a lack of habitat in

the bay, but from over-fishing. There is no documented shortage of winter flounder spawning habitat and habitat preservation will not increase the population of winter flounder. Only more severe restrictions on fishing appear to offer a way to allow flounder stocks to recover. Finally, critics of our project often claim that LNG shipments will completely shut down the bay, driving away recreational boaters, cruise ships, and tourism. This claim is disingenuous. Users of Narragansett Bay have

successfully co-existed with commercial shipping traffic for decades, including ships requiring the same safety and security restrictions as LNG tankers. Boston Harbor has received hundreds of LNG shipments. Commercial and recreational boaters in Boston Harbor have not found their waterway blocked when LNG tankers pass by. Indeed, cruise ship traffic into Boston has increased in recent years. It’s unfortunate that these false and misleading claims are made over and over again. Especially since the facts

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While the facility has been certified and approved by the appropriate powers that be for quite some time, Stokes and his team wanted to be absolutely sure that L.E.R.C. had only the finest resources available to treat substance abuse and mental health disorders, before opening facility doors. Well, that day finally arrived; from the living environment to the professional staff, Leading Edge Recovery Center is equipped to offer the most advanced

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As the winter wears on, the number of households applying for home heating assistance has risen to record levels for the third straight year, rising by 15 percent to include 8.8 million households. The majority of these applicants are low-income seniors, disabled people, and families living beneath the federal poverty line. Under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, states provide grants of about $500; however, due to increased demand, many states have had to cut the grants or applications to stretch funds, leaving many in the lurch. While several states forbid the cut-off of utilities during the winter, struggling retirees often put off payments and build up debt. In the spring, seniors may find themselves lacking gas and electricity as companies seek payment.

— Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson sat down with the CNBC television network last week to discuss his post as co-chair of the President’s Fiscal Commission on the National Debt. Throughout the conversation, he leveled several attacks against seniors and senior advocacy organizations, accusing them of not caring “a whit about their grandchildren... not a whit.” When asked about cuts he would recommend to the President and Congress, he replied, “We are going to stick to the big three,” meaning, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. “Alan Simpson’s prior record in the Senate has proven his determination to cut Medicare and Social Security. His appointment has caused widespread alarm among seniors, veterans, and disabled Americans, who increasingly rely on those programs during the economic downturn,” said Barbara J. Easterling, President of the Alliance for Retired Americans.

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Few subjects are as mysterious to consumers as insurance, and few types of insurance confuse buyers more than long-term care insurance.To increase your understanding of long-term care (LTC) insurance, let’s begin with the answers to some frequently asked questions: What is long term care? Who needs LTC coverage? Won’t government entitlements provide this protection? And exactly what does LTC protect against? Long-term care is, in its simplest form, the help required by people who suffer a long illness or disability. Help can be provided in the form of nursing home care or as home custodial care, in which a person receives assistance with so-called activities of daily living such as dressing or bathing. Who requires long term care? According to a study by the U.S. Senate Committee on Aging, of all Americans who are 65 or older today, one-half of the women and one-third of the men can expect to spend at least 2.5 years in a nursing home.*But not all these people are candidates for LTC insurance. People with an estate value, excluding homes, of less than $100,000, and those with over $2 million in assets are not prime LTC candidates. In the first example LTC may not be appropriate due to cost, especially when purchased after the age of 70. This group is more likely to qualify for Medicaid assistance after “spending down” their assets, although

freedom of choice is sacrificed in these instances because under Medicaid the government decides the appropriate care and facility. The latter group obviously has the means to meet long-term care costs. But beware that the costs can be high—annual nursing home costs can range from $20,000 to $80,000 per year. Medicare provides excellent medical coverage for a short-term health crisis such as cancer surgery or a heart operation, but it is not designed to meet the costs associated with long-term care needs. Assuming that national health care reform ever becomes a reality, will the government provide some sort of LTC coverage for everyone? At this point, all we can do is guess. But when you consider the enormity and cost of providing basic health insurance for all citizens you have to wonder where the government is going to come up with additional funds for long-term care. So what if you determine that a LTC policy is for you? What should you look for in an LTC policy? Guidelines offered by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners provide a good starting point. First, all companies will offer a buyer’s guide that can help you decide whether or not coverage is appropriate for your situation. A flexible LTC policy does not require hospitalization or nursing home confinement for benefits to kick in. It should also

guarantee that coverage cannot be canceled because of age or medical conditions, and it should offer an inflation protection rider. Pay close attention to the fine print. Look to see if the policy covers cognitive diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. Some will exclude these. Also, check the time and financial limits on nursing home stays and home health care costs. Remember: the majority of long-term care providers are family members. A middle-aged person can spend as much time caring for a parent as raising children. Although they are costlier than more restrictive policies, LTC coverage based on the loss of function—dressing, bathing, feeding and such—is more flexible, allowing for benefits to flow to a family member who, perhaps, has left a full time job to care for a parent. Then there is cost to consider. An 80-year-old can pay as much as four times more for the same coverage as a 65-year-old; nine times as much as a 50-year-old. Increasing numbers of people are buying LTC coverage, and many have done so because experience with family members or friends has made them aware of the need. For many people, switching from disability insurance—which protects against lost income due to disability—to LTC near retirement age is a painless transition. When you think about it, a person who needs long-term care is every bit as disabled as an employee or

business owner who can’t work. The biggest difference between the two is that LTC offers asset protection as opposed to disability insurance, which is income protection. And as our population grows older together, LTC is something more of us will need to consider.

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Robert Brousseau, founder of New England Ships2Reefs (NES2R), Inc has teamed with Joe Weatherby, from ReefMakers, Inc who operates in New Jersey and Florida. Together they have started promoting this first-ever project in RI. ReefMakers played a key role in the preparation and deployment of the Hoyt S. Vandenberg off the coast of Key West, Florida in 2009. In an interview, Brousseau said, “I want to sink a ship here in RI. Joe

(Weatherby) has actually made it happen elsewhere. That’s why I chose him to help me navigate the political, financial and environmental hurdles we expect to encounter.” Brousseau and NES2R are beginning the process of seeking out and engaging all stakeholders who have an interest in the effort. Everyone from fishermen to educators to regulators will be asked to offer input into the project in order to extract the maximum possible benefit for the environment and the citizens of Rhode Island. When asked about similar projects undertaken in states out side of New England, Weatherby is quick to point out that a number of states including Florida, New Jersey and California all have aggressive reefing efforts that have shown big pay offs in terms of job creation and documented benefits to the marine eco system. Asked if RI could expect similar benefit pay-offs in the often cold waters of New England, Brousseau said that the Yukon, a decommissioned Canadian warship sent to the bottom in San Diego, CA is also in a cold water environment. That project continues to pay off in terms of increased biomass and dollars. He also noted that all communities with ship-to-reef programs have reported the creation of jobs and sales tax dollars as eco-tourists, recreational fishermen and SCUBA divers come from around the world to visit these sites. Weatherby also recalled reported success in places as far afield as Plymouth England, another cold water site of a ship-to-reef project. There, project organizers report approximately $38 million (USD) in gross

commerce with over 42,000 divers having visited the ex-HMS Scylla. That represents over 7,000 dive boat trips since 2004. The process of identifying and transferring custody of a vessel coupled with preparing it to conform to EPA Best Management Standards and then sinking it in RI waters is expected to take approximately 3 years. The bulk of the funds contracted out will cover the cost of transport and will go toward pier services and laborers used for cleaning up hazardous materials including oils, fuels and PCB’s found in items like electronic equipment. Engineers will also be hired to study ship drawings and open holes in the ship. These openings are essential for the even-keeled sinking of the vessel to ensure an upright settling on the ocean floor. Said Weatherby, “The real significance in terms of job creation and tourism will come after the ship is sent to the bottom”. After ‘Sink-Day’, there are no further costs to the project or the State. In fact, the State can expect to receive revenue from the site for the next 100 years!” Asked why he is so passionate about the project, Brousseau explained; “I see two problems facing our fellow Rhode Islanders today that this effort will help improve. The first is our high unemployment rate and sluggish economy. The second problem is an environmental one. This project will focus world-wide media attention on RI, create jobs right here at home and the ship will provide a breeding ground for new marine life, both plant and animal, for years to come.” “My entire adult life has revolved around all things in and of the sea. I am fascinated by anything that involves the

majesty of our oceans.” A 28 year retired Navy veteran, Brousseau is currently employed by the US Navy as a research engineer. He also founded Simply Scuba, LLC, another RI based business, where he teaches SCUBA diving to the public. He is also the New England Course Director for the Handicapped Scuba Association (HSA). “I love to teach”, says Brousseau. “Nothing is more gratifying than having the ability to show people the beauty hidden beneath the waves and experience the adventure offered by the underwater realm. Teaching folks with disabilities is especially wonderful when I can help someone bound to a wheelchair on land, fly in the gravity free environment of the open sea. Beyond that, as a life long resident of RI, I recognize that the people of this state need help (job creation). This project is a win-win for everyone involved – it’s good for the economy and the ecology of RI.” In closing, both Brousseau and Weatherby said they were marveled by the leadership and foresight shown by the bills sponsors and by everyone they encountered during recent visits to the Statehouse. “Without exception, everyone we have spoken to over recent weeks have been gracious and supportive.” Brousseau added, “From Secretary of State Mollis, DEM Director Dr. Sullivan and all of the Senators who gave of their time for us to speak with them, everyone has shown great interest. We have been very honored by the reception we have received.”

—Author, Jesse Rathier is currently enrolled as a Business Management student at the Providence campus of Johnson and Wales University.

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These employees look forward to continuing to deliver to you the best service and value for your dollar in the grocery industry in Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands. To all the members of Local 328, a special Thank you for your patience, and support during these difficult negotiations. To all the supporters customers and Employee’s of Stop & Shop THANK YOU!!

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Dexter Credit Unionwww.dextercu.org1 Village Plaza WayNorth Scituate, RI 02857(401) 934-7600

934 Dexter StreetCentral Falls, RI 02863(401) 724-6200

Woodlawn FederalCredit Union744 Main StreetPawtucket, RI 02860(401) 728-8300

The Carpenters’ Unionrepresents:

First Trade Union Bankwww.ftubhb.com14 Jefferson Park RoadWarwick, RI 028881-800-242-0272

FUNCTION FACILITIES

Biltmore Hotel11 Dorrance StreetProvidence, RI 02903(401) 455-3027Scott Connery, Director ofCatering

Brown University45 Prospect St.Providence, RI 02912(401) 863-1075Cynthia Schwartz, Director ofUniversity Event

Bryant University1150 Douglas PikeSmithfield, RI 02917(401) 232-6921Sheila Guay, Director of Events

BARBERS &HAIRDRESSERS

Some barbers and hairdressersare organized by UFCW Local328. For a list of union barbershops and hairdressers, pleasecontact Local 328 at(401) 861-0300 orwww.ufcw328.org

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For home and businessconstruction, repairs, oradditions please contact oneof the following unions for areputable contractor in yourarea. For general questions orhelp please call Build RI at(401) 553-2100 orwww.BuildRI.org

BoilermakersLocal No. 29(617) 328-8400

BricklayersLocal No.1(401) 946-9940

CarpentersLocal No. 94(401) 467-7070

Elevator ConstructorsLocal No. 39(401) 423-2293

GlaziersLocal No. 1333(401) 781-4736

Heat and Frost InsulatorsLocal No. 6(617) 436-4666

International Brotherhoodof Electrical WorkersLocal No. 99(401) 946-9900

International Unionof Operating EngineersLocal No. 57(401) 421-6678

Iron Workers LocalLocal No. 37(401) 438-1111

LaborersLocal No. 271(401) 331-9682

Painters & Allied TradesDistrict Council 11(401) 467-7010

Plaster & MasonsLocal No. 40(401) 943-1185

Plumbers & PipefittersLocal No. 51(401) 943-3033

Rhode Island Building Trades(401) 438-1111

Roofers & WaterproofersLocal No. 33(781) 341-9192

Sheet Metal WorkersLocal No. 17(401) 831-7150

Sprinkler FittersLocal No. 676(860) 666-4447

TeamstersLocal No. 251(401) 434-0454

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RIPTARhode Island Public TransitAuthority265 Melrose StreetProvidence, RI 02907(401) 781-9400www.ripta.com

Peter Pan Bus LinesCorporate HeadquartersP.O. Box 1776Springfield, MA 01102-17761-800-237-8747 ext. 1209www.peterpanbus.com

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To arrange on-site child carecoverage for your meetings orconferences, or to locate aDCYF-licensed home-basedchild care provider in yourneighborhood or near yourworkplace, contact the unionof home-based child careproviders, District 1199 SEIU,at (401) 457-5099 orwww. seiu1199ne.org

DELIVERY SERVICES

United Parcel ServiceThe Teamsters Local 251represent Rhode Island’s UPSworkers. For the outlet nearestyou, or to schedule a homepick up, please contact UPS atwww.ups.com or1-800-PICK-UPS.

United States Postal ServiceYour local post office isrepresented by the NationalAssociation of Letter Carriers,the American Postal WorkersUnion and the National PostalMail Handlers Union (a divisionof the Laborers Union.)www.usps.com

FINANCIALINSTITUTIONS

Credit union employees areorganized by UFCW Local328.

Rhode Island Credit Unionwww.ricreditunion.orgProvidence Branch160 Francis StreetProvidence, RI 02903(401) 751-7440

Cranston Branch570 Pontiac AvenueCranston, RI 02910(401) 941-8770

Community Collegeof Rhode IslandKnight Campus, WarwickFlanagan Campus, LincolnListon Campus, ProvidenceNewport CampusCCRI Downcity(401) 825-2015Edna Mattson

Dunkin Donuts Center1 LaSalle SquareProvidence, RI 02903(401) 331-0700 ext. 150Robert Sturm, Event Manager

Newport Grand150 Admiral Kalbfus RoadNewport, RI 02840(401) 849-5000 ext. 157David Rollin

Providence College549 River AvenueProvidence, RI 02918(401) 865-1000 ext. 2070Victoria Mocshu

Rhode Island College600 Mount Pleasant AvenueProvidence, RI 02908(401)456-8022Kathy Sasso

RI Convention Center1 Sabin StreetProvidence, RI 02903(401)-458-6002Antonia Anthony, Director ofEvent Services

Roger Williams Park Casino1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence, RI 02905(401) 785-9450 ext. 240Lisa Gonzales, Casino EventPlanner

Roger Williams University1 Old Ferry RoadBristol, RI 02809(401) 253-1040 ext. 3793Allison Chase-Padula

Twin River1600 Louisquisset PikeLincoln, RI 02865(401) 723-3200 ext. 8497Alana Barts

University of Rhode IslandKingston, Alton Jones CampusProvidence Campus(401) 874-2214Sherry DavisThe Westin Providence1 Exchange StreetProvidence, RI 02903(401) 598-8245Alan Swerdolff, Director ofSales and Marketing

HOSPITALS

UNAP members work atthe following locations:

• Fatima Hospital• Greater RI Visiting

Nurse Service• Homestead Group• Kent Hospital• Landmark Medical Center• Memorial Hospital• Rehabilitation Hospital

of RI• Rhode Island Hospital• RI Community Living &

Support Services• RI Dept of Human Services• RI Veterans’ Home• URI, CCRI, RIC Health

Services• Westerly Hospital

(Professional & Technical)• Westerly Hospital (Service

& Maintenance)• Zambarano Hospital

SEIU 1199 members work atthe following locations:

• Butler Hospital• Women & Infants

Hospital

JANITORIAL SERVICES

Some janitorial companies areorganized by SEIU Local 615.For a list of unionized janitorialservices, contact the Local 615office at (401) 521-6150 orvisit their website atwww.seiu615.org.

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Pawtucket Timeswww.pawtuckettimes.comSubscribe(401) 722-4000

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Center• Country Gardens

Skilled Nursing• Crawford Skilled Nursing• Greenville Skilled

Nursing• Hopkins Manor• Pawtucket Skilled Nursing• Parkview Associates• United Methodist Health

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American Speedy Printing635 Arnold RoadCoventry, RI 02816Phone: (401) 823-0090Fax: (401) 823-0092

B Sign Graphics27 Libera StreetCranston, RI 02920Phone: (401) 943-6941Fax: (401) 943-2287

Cogens, Inc.1 Virginia AvenueProvidence, RI 02905Phone: (401) 421-4436Fax: (401) 331-9032

Crownmark109 Fletcher AvenueCranston, RI 02920Phone: (401) 943-1112Fax: (401) 943-1113

Dorrance Engraving635 Prospect StreetPawtucket, RI 02860Phone: (401) 725-0504Fax: (401) 725-0504

East Coast Screen Printing22 Partridge StreetProvidence, RI 02908Phone: (401) 272-1166Fax: (401) 272-1167

Federal Signs135 Dean StreetProvidence, RI 02903Phone: (401) 421-3400Fax: (401) 351-2233

Financial Innovations1 Weingeroff Blvd.Cranston, RI 02919Phone: (401) 467-3170Fax: (401) 467-3570

JB Foley Printing1469 Broad StreetProvidence, RI 02905Phone: (401) 467-3616Fax: (401) 467-8309

Lamar Outdoor Advertising360 Warren AvenueE. Providence, RI 02914Phone: (401) 421-4504,Fax: (401) 421-4757

Mandeville Sign Co.676 George Wash. Hwy.Lincoln, RI 02865Phone: (401) 334-9100Fax: (401) 334-7799

Regine Printing Co., Inc.208 Laurel Hill AvenueProvidence, RI 02909Phone: (401) 943-3404Fax (401) 944-1228

Screen Works, LLC62 South Main StreetWoonsocket, RI 02895Phone: (401) 692-0304

Sheahan Printing Corp.1 Front StreetWoonsocket, RI 02895Phone: (401) 273-7272Fax: (401) 769-9206

Sign Lite, Inc.6 Corporate DriveN. Haven, CT 06473Phone: 1-800-544-0854Fax: (203) 234-8344

The Sign ShoppeP.O. Box 2296Westerly, RI 02891Phone: (401) 364-7442

Tarvis Graphics Inc.21 Sabin StreetPawtucket, RI 02860Phone: (401) 726-5530Fax: (401) 723-6420

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

All public school employees areorganized by the Rhode IslandFederation of Teachers andHealth Professionals or theNational Education Associationof Rhode Island.

The following Charter Schoolsare also unionized:

• Laborers Charter School• Textron Charter School• Times 2 Charter School

RECYCLING AND TRASHREMOVAL SERVICES

Waste Management ofRhode Island(800) 972-4545

SUPERMARKETS

Supermarket employees at thestores listed below are membersof UFCW Local 328 or UFCWLocal 791.

Super Stop and Shop• Bristol• Coventry• Cumberland• Johnston• Lincoln• Middletown• Narragansett• Newport• North Kingstown• North Providence• North Smithfield• Pawtucket• Providence• Richmond• Smithfield• Warwick• Westerly

Shaw’s Supermarket• Barrington• Garden City• Cranston• East Providence• Riverside• Johnston• Middletown• North Providence• Pawtucket• Providence• Wakefield• Warwick

• Lakewood• Westerly• Woonsocket

Eastside Marketplace• Providence

Brigidos IGA• Pascoag• North Scituate

Grand Union Family Markets• South Yarmouth• Provincetown• Buzzards Bay• South Yarmouth

C-Town Supermarket• Pawtucket

TELEPHONE, INTERNET& CABLE SERVICES

AT&T Wireless1 (800) 897-7046www.wireless.att.comUnion members recieve specialdiscounts on AT&T wirelessservice plans. For moreinfomation to towww.unionplus.org

VerizonVerizon, whose employees aremembers of the InternationalBrotherhood of ElectricalWorkers Local 2323, canprovide for all of your homeand office internet, telephoneand cable TV needs throughVerizon’s new FiOS (FiberOptic Service) network.

Simply call 1-888-Get FiOSor 1-888-591-6076 orcontact IBEW 2323 at(401) 946-2323.

R.I. Litho Printing, Inc.1395 Atwood AvenueJohnston, RI 02919Phone: (401) 275-0760Fax: (401) 464-6002


DIRECTORY OF UNION SERVICES

Bristol Branch390 Metacom AvenueBristol, RI 02809(401) 253-1313

URI BranchURI Memorial UnionKingston, RI 02881(401) 789-0253

Dexter Credit Unionwww.dextercu.org1 Village Plaza WayNorth Scituate, RI 02857(401) 934-7600

934 Dexter StreetCentral Falls, RI 02863(401) 724-6200

Woodlawn FederalCredit Union744 Main StreetPawtucket, RI 02860(401) 728-8300

The Carpenters’ Unionrepresents:

First Trade Union Bankwww.ftubhb.com14 Jefferson Park RoadWarwick, RI 028881-800-242-0272

FUNCTION FACILITIES

Biltmore Hotel11 Dorrance StreetProvidence, RI 02903(401) 455-3027Scott Connery, Director ofCatering

Brown University45 Prospect St.Providence, RI 02912(401) 863-1075Cynthia Schwartz, Director ofUniversity Event

Bryant University1150 Douglas PikeSmithfield, RI 02917(401) 232-6921Sheila Guay, Director of Events

BARBERS &HAIRDRESSERS

Some barbers and hairdressersare organized by UFCW Local328. For a list of union barbershops and hairdressers, pleasecontact Local 328 at(401) 861-0300 orwww.ufcw328.org

BUILDING TRADES

For home and businessconstruction, repairs, oradditions please contact oneof the following unions for areputable contractor in yourarea. For general questions orhelp please call Build RI at(401) 553-2100 orwww.BuildRI.org

BoilermakersLocal No. 29(617) 328-8400

BricklayersLocal No.1(401) 946-9940

CarpentersLocal No. 94(401) 467-7070

Elevator ConstructorsLocal No. 39(401) 423-2293

GlaziersLocal No. 1333(401) 781-4736

Heat and Frost InsulatorsLocal No. 6(617) 436-4666

International Brotherhoodof Electrical WorkersLocal No. 99(401) 946-9900

International Unionof Operating EngineersLocal No. 57(401) 421-6678

Iron Workers LocalLocal No. 37(401) 438-1111

LaborersLocal No. 271(401) 331-9682

Painters & Allied TradesDistrict Council 11(401) 467-7010

Plaster & MasonsLocal No. 40(401) 943-1185

Plumbers & PipefittersLocal No. 51(401) 943-3033

Rhode Island Building Trades(401) 438-1111

Roofers & WaterproofersLocal No. 33(781) 341-9192

Sheet Metal WorkersLocal No. 17(401) 831-7150

Sprinkler FittersLocal No. 676(860) 666-4447

TeamstersLocal No. 251(401) 434-0454

BUS SERVICES

RIPTARhode Island Public TransitAuthority265 Melrose StreetProvidence, RI 02907(401) 781-9400www.ripta.com

Peter Pan Bus LinesCorporate HeadquartersP.O. Box 1776Springfield, MA 01102-17761-800-237-8747 ext. 1209www.peterpanbus.com

CHILD CAREPROVIDERS

To arrange on-site child carecoverage for your meetings orconferences, or to locate aDCYF-licensed home-basedchild care provider in yourneighborhood or near yourworkplace, contact the unionof home-based child careproviders, District 1199 SEIU,at (401) 457-5099 orwww. seiu1199ne.org

DELIVERY SERVICES

United Parcel ServiceThe Teamsters Local 251represent Rhode Island’s UPSworkers. For the outlet nearestyou, or to schedule a homepick up, please contact UPS atwww.ups.com or1-800-PICK-UPS.

United States Postal ServiceYour local post office isrepresented by the NationalAssociation of Letter Carriers,the American Postal WorkersUnion and the National PostalMail Handlers Union (a divisionof the Laborers Union.)www.usps.com

FINANCIALINSTITUTIONS

Credit union employees areorganized by UFCW Local328.

Rhode Island Credit Unionwww.ricreditunion.orgProvidence Branch160 Francis StreetProvidence, RI 02903(401) 751-7440

Cranston Branch570 Pontiac AvenueCranston, RI 02910(401) 941-8770

Community Collegeof Rhode IslandKnight Campus, WarwickFlanagan Campus, LincolnListon Campus, ProvidenceNewport CampusCCRI Downcity(401) 825-2015Edna Mattson

Dunkin Donuts Center1 LaSalle SquareProvidence, RI 02903(401) 331-0700 ext. 150Robert Sturm, Event Manager

Newport Grand150 Admiral Kalbfus RoadNewport, RI 02840(401) 849-5000 ext. 157David Rollin

Providence College549 River AvenueProvidence, RI 02918(401) 865-1000 ext. 2070Victoria Mocshu

Rhode Island College600 Mount Pleasant AvenueProvidence, RI 02908(401)456-8022Kathy Sasso

RI Convention Center1 Sabin StreetProvidence, RI 02903(401)-458-6002Antonia Anthony, Director ofEvent Services

Roger Williams Park Casino1000 Elmwood AvenueProvidence, RI 02905(401) 785-9450 ext. 240Lisa Gonzales, Casino EventPlanner

Roger Williams University1 Old Ferry RoadBristol, RI 02809(401) 253-1040 ext. 3793Allison Chase-Padula

Twin River1600 Louisquisset PikeLincoln, RI 02865(401) 723-3200 ext. 8497Alana Barts

University of Rhode IslandKingston, Alton Jones CampusProvidence Campus(401) 874-2214Sherry DavisThe Westin Providence1 Exchange StreetProvidence, RI 02903(401) 598-8245Alan Swerdolff, Director ofSales and Marketing

HOSPITALS

UNAP members work atthe following locations:

• Fatima Hospital• Greater RI Visiting

Nurse Service• Homestead Group• Kent Hospital• Landmark Medical Center• Memorial Hospital• Rehabilitation Hospital

of RI• Rhode Island Hospital• RI Community Living &

Support Services• RI Dept of Human Services• RI Veterans’ Home• URI, CCRI, RIC Health

Services• Westerly Hospital

(Professional & Technical)• Westerly Hospital (Service

& Maintenance)• Zambarano Hospital


• Butler Hospital• Women & Infants

Hospital

JANITORIAL SERVICES

Some janitorial companies areorganized by SEIU Local 615.For a list of unionized janitorialservices, contact the Local 615office at (401) 521-6150 orvisit their website atwww.seiu615.org.

NEWSPAPERS

Providence Journalwww.projo.comSubscribe(401) 277-7600

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NURSING HOMES


• Bannister House• Charlesgate Nursing

Center• Country Gardens

Skilled Nursing• Crawford Skilled Nursing• Greenville Skilled

Nursing• Hopkins Manor• Pawtucket Skilled Nursing• Parkview Associates• United Methodist Health

Care Center

PRINTERS, BANNERS& SIGNS

American Speedy Printing635 Arnold RoadCoventry, RI 02816Phone: (401) 823-0090Fax: (401) 823-0092

B Sign Graphics27 Libera StreetCranston, RI 02920Phone: (401) 943-6941Fax: (401) 943-2287

Cogens, Inc.1 Virginia AvenueProvidence, RI 02905Phone: (401) 421-4436Fax: (401) 331-9032

Crownmark109 Fletcher AvenueCranston, RI 02920Phone: (401) 943-1112Fax: (401) 943-1113

Dorrance Engraving635 Prospect StreetPawtucket, RI 02860Phone: (401) 725-0504Fax: (401) 725-0504

East Coast Screen Printing22 Partridge StreetProvidence, RI 02908Phone: (401) 272-1166Fax: (401) 272-1167

Federal Signs135 Dean StreetProvidence, RI 02903Phone: (401) 421-3400Fax: (401) 351-2233

Financial Innovations1 Weingeroff Blvd.Cranston, RI 02919Phone: (401) 467-3170Fax: (401) 467-3570

JB Foley Printing1469 Broad StreetProvidence, RI 02905Phone: (401) 467-3616Fax: (401) 467-8309

Lamar Outdoor Advertising360 Warren AvenueE. Providence, RI 02914Phone: (401) 421-4504,Fax: (401) 421-4757

Mandeville Sign Co.676 George Wash. Hwy.Lincoln, RI 02865Phone: (401) 334-9100Fax: (401) 334-7799

Regine Printing Co., Inc.208 Laurel Hill AvenueProvidence, RI 02909Phone: (401) 943-3404Fax (401) 944-1228

Screen Works, LLC62 South Main StreetWoonsocket, RI 02895Phone: (401) 692-0304

Sheahan Printing Corp.1 Front StreetWoonsocket, RI 02895Phone: (401) 273-7272Fax: (401) 769-9206

Sign Lite, Inc.6 Corporate DriveN. Haven, CT 06473Phone: 1-800-544-0854Fax: (203) 234-8344

The Sign ShoppeP.O. Box 2296Westerly, RI 02891Phone: (401) 364-7442

Tarvis Graphics Inc.21 Sabin StreetPawtucket, RI 02860Phone: (401) 726-5530Fax: (401) 723-6420

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

All public school employees areorganized by the Rhode IslandFederation of Teachers andHealth Professionals or theNational Education Associationof Rhode Island.

The following Charter Schoolsare also unionized:

• Laborers Charter School• Textron Charter School• Times 2 Charter School

RECYCLING AND TRASHREMOVAL SERVICES

Waste Management ofRhode Island(800) 972-4545

SUPERMARKETS

Supermarket employees at thestores listed below are membersof UFCW Local 328 or UFCWLocal 791.

Super Stop and Shop• Bristol• Coventry• Cumberland• Johnston• Lincoln• Middletown• Narragansett• Newport• North Kingstown• North Providence• North Smithfield• Pawtucket• Providence• Richmond• Smithfield• Warwick• Westerly

Shaw’s Supermarket• Barrington• Garden City• Cranston• East Providence• Riverside• Johnston• Middletown• North Providence• Pawtucket• Providence• Wakefield• Warwick

• Lakewood• Westerly• Woonsocket

Eastside Marketplace• Providence

Brigidos IGA• Pascoag• North Scituate

Grand Union Family Markets• South Yarmouth• Provincetown• Buzzards Bay• South Yarmouth

C-Town Supermarket• Pawtucket

TELEPHONE, INTERNET& CABLE SERVICES

AT&T Wireless1 (800) 897-7046www.wireless.att.comUnion members recieve specialdiscounts on AT&T wirelessservice plans. For moreinfomation to towww.unionplus.org

VerizonVerizon, whose employees aremembers of the InternationalBrotherhood of ElectricalWorkers Local 2323, canprovide for all of your homeand office internet, telephoneand cable TV needs throughVerizon’s new FiOS (FiberOptic Service) network.

Simply call 1-888-Get FiOSor 1-888-591-6076 orcontact IBEW 2323 at(401) 946-2323.

R.I. Litho Printing, Inc.1395 Atwood AvenueJohnston, RI 02919Phone: (401) 275-0760Fax: (401) 464-6002

BUY Union Products. USE Union Services.Use your hard earned money to support hard working union members!

P.O. Box 7613Warwick, RI 02887

(401) 751-7100

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TUESDAY 7 P.M.

THURSDAY 8 P.M.

SATURDAY 5 P.M.

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BUY Union Products. USE Union Services.Use your hard earned money to support hard working union members!

P.O. Box 7613Warwick, RI 02887

(401) 751-7100

Don’t Miss

An informative, one-hour

weekly show highlighting

issues and events affecting

working families.

TUESDAY 7 P.M.

THURSDAY 8 P.M.

SATURDAY 5 P.M.

COX CHANNEL 14

VERIZON FIOS CHANNEL 33

Affiliated with the INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS

121 BRIGHTRIDGE AVENUE, EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02914www.teamsterslocal251.org

EXECUTIVE BOARD BUSINESS AGENTS Joseph J. Bairos Brian Carroll Secretary-Treasurer Principal Executive Officer Kevin Reddy Kevin Reddy Steven Labrie President Joseph Boyajian James Croce Vice President Douglas Teoli David Demuth Daniel Manocchio Recording Secretary Asst. Business Agents Dennis Mello Linda Russolino Trustee Susan Folan Trustee Janet O’Grady Trustee


PUBLic EMPLoYEES’

LocAL Union 1033Representing the Public Servants

who make government work!

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES = PUBLIC SERVICE

Cranston Crossing Guards Town of North Kingstown Lincoln Highway Department Providence Community Action Program Providence School Department Lincoln Public Library Narragansett Bay Commission Town of North Providence City of Providence Narragansett Town Hall North Providence Crossing Guards Lincoln Water Commission Providence Civic Center Authority R.I. Department of Transportation Warwick Crossing Guards North Providence School Department Lincoln Town Hall

DONALD S. IANNAZZI, ESQ. VICKI A. VIRGILIO Business Manager President

Partnering withrhode island’s Municipalities

toProvide the Most Effective and

cost-efficient Public Employee Benefits

The Rhode Island Public Employees’ Health Services Fund

The Rhode Island Public Employees’ Legal Services Fund

The Rhode Island Public Employees’ Education,Training and Apprenticeship Fund

Donald S. Iannazzi, Esq.Chairman

Vicki A. Virgilio Pasquale T. D’Amico Trustee Trustee

Sharen Gleckman Joseph F. Kenney Trustee Trustee

Betty Jackson Chris Lombardi Liaison Coordinator

Rhode Island’s Union Built,Operated and Staffed Facilities

ROGER WILLIAMS PARK CASINOACCOMMODATING 50 - 300

(401) 941-5640(401) 785-9450

CITY CENTER SKATING RINK

ACCOMMODATING GROUPS FROM 10 - 400

(401) 331-5544 ExT. 5

Common Ground April

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