#rhodeisland

We're hearing that January 2027 will be fulltime RTO in Rhode Island.

US health systems are increasingly opting for vendor partnerships to manage IT operations instead of direct layoffs. This trend allows organizations to reduce costs while avoiding the negative publicity associated with job cuts. Care New England's transfer of IT employees to Kyndryl serves as a prominent example of this emerging strategy. This model offers a middle ground for health systems facing financial pressures. The shift reflects a broader move towards business process outsourcing across administrative functions.

Rhode Island

https://news.outsourceaccelerator.com/health-systems-ease-it-layoffs/

The Rhode Island labor market has effectively stalled. This data comes from the DLT. A dual phenomenon persists in the state. Job growth has stalled. The workforce is diminishing.

https://www.bizjournals.com/rhodeisland/news/2026/05/21/ri-labor-market-stalled.html

Staff members at Ocean State Media are seeking to unionize. They are affiliating with the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Hosts, reporters, and digital, audio, and video producers signed the unionization petition. The petition was delivered to Ocean State Media management. Employees aim for a more active role in organizational decision-making.

https://pbn.com/staff-at-ocean-state-media-sign-petition-to-unionize/?amp=1

Newport Public Schools faces a substantial budget shortfall. The district projects a $2 million deficit for the 2026-2027 school year. Superintendent Jermain indicated that restructuring will likely be necessary. Potential layoffs are also under consideration to address the gap. Structural funding issues and inflation contribute to this financial pressure.

Newport, Rhode Island

https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/04/newport-public-schools-facing-2m-shortfall-with-restructuring-and-possible-layoffs-ahead/

Cranston, R.I., is currently running a nearly $10 million annual budget deficit. City officials revealed this figure during a finance committee hearing. Mayor Ken Hopkins has delayed his proposed budget rollout by two weeks. City Hall is offering employee buyouts, and schools are preparing for layoffs. Overspending in departments like Fire and Police contributed significantly to the shortfall.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/cranston-deficit-nears-10-million-181026176.html

Vertex Pharmaceuticals will cut 125 jobs. These layoffs affect employees across Providence. It will combine its three Rhode Island buildings. The job cuts become effective on August 5. Affected individuals will receive severance and career support.

Providence, Rhode Island

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/business/2025/06/10/vertex-pharmaceuticals-lays-off-125-ri-based-workers-after-failed-diabetes-trial/84133343007/

Northeast Transportation Services LLC plans to close its Pawtucket facility. This closure will affect 52 employees. The company filed a WARN notice with Rhode Island officials. Operations are scheduled to cease on May 9, 2026. A past labor dispute significantly impacted the company's business.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

https://whatnow.com/news/trending/rhode-island-based-transportation-firm-closing-52-workers-affected/

Rhode Island's public media entity will not lay off employees. Enough workers accepted voluntary buyouts to close a budget gap. The organization faced a $1.1 million deficit from eliminated federal funding. This funding loss was part of a federal rescission package. Ocean State Media is the new name for the merged RI PBS and The Public's Radio.

Providence, Rhode Island

https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/09/18/ri-pbs-the-publics-radio-avoid-layoffs-despite-federal-defunding/

Allied Group LLC will lay off 154 employees. This was reported to the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training. The company offers fulfillment services. It supports life science and biotech companies. Employee separations are scheduled to begin on May 25.

Rhode Island

https://turnto10.com/news/local/allied-group-llc-to-layoff-over-150-employees-in-rhode-island

Hasbro is relocating its corporate headquarters from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to Boston's Seaport District by the end of 2026, ending over 100 years of operation in the state. Despite this move, the company plans to maintain strong ties to Rhode Island, including ongoing support for Hasbro Children's Hospital and local,, recruitment efforts.

https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/09/08/hasbro-to-move-to-boston-seaport-by-end-of-2026/

https://www.uri.edu/news/2026/02/r-i-s-economy-has-disappointing-close-to-year-momentum-dissipated-says-uri-economist/

So far in 2025, layoffs and discharges total 102,000 in Rhode Island, which is 36% higher than the same period in 2024.

https://usafacts.org/answers/how-many-people-are-laid-off-each-month/state/rhode-island/

East Greenwich's EaglePicher to Lay Off 38 Employees

EaglePicher, based in East Greenwich, will lay off 38 employees. The company filed a WARN letter this month. The job cuts will take place in March. EaglePicher provides power solutions for defense and aerospace. Tuthill Corporation acquired EaglePicher in 2023.

https://www.golocalprov.com/business/ri-tech-company-lays-off-38

East Greenwich, Rhode Island

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.4 percent in October. The October rate was up three-tenths of a percentage point from the September rate of 3.1 percent.

https://dlt.ri.gov/press-releases/rhode-island-based-jobs-fell-1200-september-october-unemployment-rate-increases-34

https://www.valleybreeze.com/news/pawtucket-officials-still-haven-t-heard-from-hasbro/article_ad35a301-d9be-4e14-bc01-6966b1f5f8c3.html

And with the state of the company meeting next week and Chris p cocks being too much of a little bi--h to face the Rhode island office so he's doing it from Renton...

Sigh. I'm just tired boss.