Taibi was clear that this action was not a strike or a refusal to work. Workers want UPS to respect Rhode Island families and jobs, and they want to keep these good jobs in the state.
A request for a statement from Governor Gina Raimondo‘s office has so far gone unanswered. Four days ago the Governor said, in regard to the state’s recent employment numbers, that, “we remain committed to growing our existing companies and attracting new businesses, and helping everyone make it in Rhode Island.”
Helping to keep these jobs in Rhode Island would be a good start.
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