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UNAP endorses Whitehouse for Senate

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:41:14 -0400

UNAP Endorses Whitehouse for Senate

Health Professionals & Candidate Share Ideas at Roundtable Discussion

Friday, September 22, 2006

Providence, R.I. - The United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP) endorsed
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Sheldon Whitehouse today, calling
Whitehouse a "champion" for health care reforms that will improve working
conditions for their members and the quality of care for their patients.
Whitehouse joined UNAP President Linda McDonald, RN, who made the
announcement, and several UNAP members at a roundtable discussion on their
ideas for real solutions to the challenges they encounter in the health care
system.

"We all share the goal of making health insurance available to every
American family, and as nurses and health professionals, we have a unique
perspective on the enormous waste and inefficiency in today's health care
system that get in the way of expanding coverage," said McDonald. "Like our
members, Sheldon Whitehouse understands that the quality of the system
affects the quality of care, and he's worked hard to find new solutions that
will make the system work better."

Apply now for a UNAP educational scholarship!

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 16:59:29 -0500

The UNAP is currently accepting applications from members and/or their dependent children for three $1,000 scholarships for students who are enrolled at least half-time in credit classes at degree-granting institutions.

Click here for more information and to obtain a scholarship application form, or call the UNAP office at 401-831-3647.

The deadline to submit completed applications has been extended to April 1, 2007.

Labor Day Weekend Waterfire

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 11:24:09 -0400

Labor Day Weekend Waterfire

All UNAP members, friends and family are invited to a reception sponsored by Working Rhode Island on Saturday, September 2nd at "LaborFire". A reception tent will be located on the College Street bridge at the bottom of College Hill. The reception will run from 7:30 to 10:00 PM and we will have dessert and ice cream as well as coffee, soda and drinks.

A major reason for the formation of Working Rhode Island is to rekindle the spirit that makes workers proud to be members of a union. The public, and yes even our own union members, need to be constantly reminded of the accomplishments and achievements of the American labor movement. The sponsorship of a Labor Day Waterfire will provide an opportunity for the public and our members to enjoy an entertaining and informative evening.

All union members are encouraged to wear shirts, hats, buttons,etc to display their union affiliation.