James Parisi

Field Representative and Lobbyist for the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals

[RIFTHP @rifthp]

The RIFTHP staff is Red For Ed! #ProtectOurKids @rweingarten @AFTunion

[RIFTHP @rifthp]

The professional union at @RIDeptEd calls on @GovDanMcKee & @AInfanteGreen to recognize the hard working union employees who turn ideas into reality!

[RIFTHP @rifthp]

The competency of the @RIDeptEd professional staff is indisputable. The same cannot be said about management of that department. The workers deserve a contract with raises like other state workers. They deserve respect & better leadership. @GovDanMcKee

[Colleen Callahan @Riftcol]

Thank you @SenJackReed This is so important!

[RIFTHP @rifthp]

Today is about recognizing & celebrating our president @RIFTFrankFlynn. He is an institution for education and labor. Frank’s impact will continue to benefit thousands of RI residents for years to come. @AFTunion

[LaborVision RI @LaborVisionRI]

NEW EPISODE: @RILaborHistory 36th Annual Awards Banquet honoring Laborers District Council Business Manager Karen Hazard, ILSR Executive Director Bob Delaney, RIFTHP Field Representative Jim Parisi, and Trailblazer awardee AFT Local 6516 @GradLaborOrg https://t.co/qWw745nJwg

[Deb Fellela @repdfellela43]

A huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers from all the labor entities for making this weekend’s Labor Walk a success! Special thanks to the Parisi family for hosting us. Your support means everything. Let’s keep up the great work!

[Randi Weingarten 🇺🇸 🖇️👩‍🎓📚 @rweingarten]

What’s up with JDVance? We on #TeamKid are working to give our students a great start to the year. Not JD Vance. Derogatory attacks on teachers, putting Haitian students at risk, calling school shootings “a fact of life”? And it’s just mid Sept. Enough. We can do better.

[Frank Flynn @RIFTFrankFlynn]

On behalf of the RIFTHP our sympathy goes out to the Downey family and the members and staff of Council 94. Mike was a great leader and dear friend who will be missed by the R I labor movement.

[AFT @AFTunion]

Hey that's us!

[RICFRG @RejectQuestion1]

RI Citizens for Responsible Government today launched our campaign urging RIers to oppose a Constitutional Convention & REJECT Question 1. We can't let big-monied special interests buy our Constitution and threaten our civil rights. We're voting to REJECT Question 1. Here's why:

[RIFTHP @rifthp]

We are proud to be part of the RI Citizens for Responsible Government (RICRG) coalition, a diverse, grassroots group that is working to #RejectQuestion1 and protect civil liberties in RI. @RIACLU @riaflcio @PPSNE @thelatinopolicy @RifthpL

[Sheldon Whitehouse @SheldonforRI]

So grateful to have the support of the hardworking members of @riaflcio. I will never stop fighting to improve the lives of working Rhode Islanders & grow the middle class by passing laws to secure fair pay, good working conditions, the right to organize, & dignity in retirement.

[Rhode Island House of Representatives @RIHouseofReps]

House today voted to approve a bill from @TinaSpearsRI to establish an annual “Workplace Readiness Week” to educate high school students about their rights as workers and available pathways to enter the workforce.

“This bill creates a simple mandate that we educate students on worker’s rights, the labor movement and how we came to have the important employment protections we have today,” said Rep. Spears. “As child labor violations are increasing across the nation, it is important that we in Rhode Island educate our students on their rights at a time in their lives where many of them are entering the workforce for the first time.”

Rep. Spears introduced this bill after a constituent of hers, Nathan Quimby, reached out to her about a similar California bill and how it could benefit Rhode Island’s workforce.

“Corporations take advantage of teenagers, counting on them not knowing their rights,” said Quimby. “A better educated workforce will have more bargaining power, which leads to higher wages and economic growth.”

Nathan was Rep. Spears' guest for this evening's House session to see the bill's passage.

More information about the legislation: https://t.co/3Uok2XOagF

[James Parisi @JamesAParisi]

Frank Flynn speaking in support of a Millionaire Tax at this afternoon’s press conference ⁦@rifthp⁩ ⁦@RIFTFrankFlynn⁩

[Governor Dan McKee @GovDanMcKee]

The @RICNews Hope Scholarship is a smart investment in our students that will pay dividends for generations to come.

Let's extend this pilot program to help more Rhode Islanders access affordable higher education.

[RIFTHP @rifthp]

Enjoyed the opportunity to share space with labor leaders and @RISecState @GreggAmore1 to hear about the importance of a new building for State Archives. Thankful for the Secretary’s leadership!

[James Parisi @JamesAParisi]

Former RIFTHP Treasurer discusses the final report of the Pension Advisory Working Group today

[James Parisi @JamesAParisi]

I am saddened to hear of the passing of my Senator Frank Lombardo. He was a true gentleman and a great person to share stories with. I will be praying for him and his family. May he rest in peace

[James Parisi @JamesAParisi]

@advocacysol I first met Steve when he worked for RIDE in the mid 90s. Sometimes we were on the same side, often on opposite sides. He was always honest, honorable, funny and good to be around. I will miss him and was lucky to have known him. He and his family will be in my prayers