S.2172

Provides for the right to strike for public sector workers in Rhode Island, including teachers, with exceptions for police officers, firefighters, 911 employees, and correctional officers.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2172 grants the right to strike to public sector workers, including teachers, excluding police officers, firefighters, 911 employees.

Rhode Island S2172 amends the state's General Laws to provide public sector workers, including teachers, the right to strike. This right is specifically excluded for police officers, firefighters, 911 employees, and correctional officers. The changes take effect upon passage of the bill.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor and Gaming Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 13

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Hearing

History

May 13

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2026)

Jan 16

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming