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Flynn: “Blessed with a career I have loved”

From The Cranston Herald  Wednesday, December 4, 2024

By BARBARA POLICHETTI

Frank Flynn can’t count the hours he’s spent at school committee meetings, legislative hearings, or bargaining sessions. But, as a lifelong educator and head of the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals (RIFTHP) for the past 14 years, Flynn wouldn’t take back a minute of the time he has spent working to support teachers and the work they do.

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Maribeth Calabro Elected President of the RIFTHP

Providence, RI - The Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals (RIFTHP) held their Biennial Convention on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Graduate Hotel in Providence. One hundred and thirty delegates representing sixteen locals were in attendance. 

The RIFTHP is the state’s largest labor union representing more than twelve thousand workers: educators, school support personnel, nurses and healthcare workers, other private and public sector employees, and retirees. We are proud of the work we do to improve the lives of Rhode Islanders.

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Paul Cuffee Upper School Votes to Unionize with the RIFTHP

In a historic move, the educators at Paul Cuffee Upper School have voted to join the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals (RIFTHP), making it the first independent charter school in Rhode Island to unionize with the organization. 

This vote is a significant  step forward in the collective effort to ensure fair working conditions, enhanced educational quality, and a stronger voice for those dedicated to serving the school's diverse student body.  

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