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Patrick Crowley

@patcrowley401.bsky.social
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President of Rhode Island AFL-CIO. “Arguably the most VICIOUS radical in the state for the last 20 years.”

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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Not sure we were ever that young…
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Record-High 47% Want Unions to Have More Influence
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Record-High 47% Want Unions to Have More Influence
Support for labor unions is at its modern-day peak in the U.S., both in approval and in Americans' desire for unions to gain influence.
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
In case you were wondering, President Trump is STILL deeply unpopular in Rhode Island. scholars.unh.edu/survey_cente...
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Trump Job Approval Remains Low in Rhode Island Amid Discontent With Iran Conflict 6/29/2026
Nearly two-thirds of Rhode Islanders disapprove of President Trump's job performance and handling of foreign policy. Only three in ten Rhode Islanders believe it was the right decision for the U.S. to...
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
I honored to say that earlier this afternoon I was unanimously elected Chairperson of the @ripta.com Board of Directors. Looking forward to working with the administration, staff, union members, and the rider community to making RIPTA the best public transit agency in the country. 🚍🚎👍
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Happy to announce the I am joining the United Way of Rhode Island Board of Directors thelocalinsidernews.com/united-way-a...
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United Way appoints new board chairperson, elects members - The Local Insider News
PROVIDENCE – United Way of Rhode Island has announced the appointment of a new board chairperson and the election of four new members to its Board of Directors. Together, they bring valuable expertise...
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
@govdanmckee.bsky.social names 4 members to RI Board of Education: former Sen. @sandriscano.bsky.social and @riaflcio.bsky.social Secretary-Treasurer Karen Hazard to Council on Elementary & Secondary Education, and Dr. Arthur-Paul Petrosinelli and Alan Tenreiro to Council on Postsecondary Education.
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
"Union organizers Jonathan Jacobs of SEIU 1199 and Autumn Guillotte of the AFL-CIO are also scheduled to speak at the rally. Guillotte told Rhode Island Current her plan is to talk about the need for workers to band together in order to protect democracy." 🍞🌹🌹
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Organizers plan on Saturday’s No Kings rally to be Providence's biggest protest yet • Rhode Island Current
Providence organizers expect up to 50,000 people at Saturday’s No Kings rally, with protests, marches and speakers planned at the State House and in communities across Rhode Island.
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U.S. Senator Jack Reed @reed.senate.gov · 25/03/2026
Senate Republicans have another opportunity today to join Democrats, immediately fund TSA, & put an end to the chaos they’re fueling at our airports.
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
"It’s encouraging that it seems the party in general has embraced the idea that we need to have a fairer tax structure. That’s a paradigm shift 20 years in the making." rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/03/11/h...
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How to win voters and influence revenue: McKee, Foulkes embrace millionaire’s tax in different ways • Rhode Island Current
Both Gov. Dan McKee and his Democratic rival Helena Buonanno Foulkes have backed a millionaire’s tax to court primary voters. But business groups oppose the tax, while progressives want the candidates...
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Providence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.org · 06/03/2026
Thank you bill sponsor Rep. Hull and @patcrowley401.bsky.social @ripta.com CEO Durand and our political director Nicole for a great hearing on the Commuter Transportation Benefits Act! Let’s pass this common sense measure to grow ridership through RI’s largest and most well resourced companies!
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AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR & LABOR RELATIONS
- THE COMMUTER TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS ACTA man in a suit speaking into a microphone and gesturing is shown on a flatscreen in front of a deep red curtain under the glow of a sconce light. The CAPITOL TV logo is visible with the chyron:

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AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR & LABOR RELATIONS
- THE COMMUTER TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS ACTA woman wearing a scarf speaking into a microphone is shown on a flatscreen in front of a deep red curtain under the glow of a sconce light. The CAPITOL TV logo is visible with the chyron:

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AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR & LABOR RELATIONS
- THE COMMUTER TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS ACTA man in a suit speaking into a microphone and smiling is shown on a flatscreen in front of a deep red curtain under the glow of a spherical sconce light behind. The CAPITOL TV logo is visible with the chyron:

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AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR & LABOR RELATIONS
- THE COMMUTER TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS ACT
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Had a lot of fun talking to @fitzprov.bsky.social of the Globe @globeri.bsky.social podcast this week. There are couple of fun pictures in the story...check it out. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/05/m...
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R.I. AFL-CIO president sees ‘narrow path’ to victory for Governor McKee - The Boston Globe
Patrick Crowley said a recent poll showed McKee facing “an uphill battle for reelection,” but “in a very strong position with Democratic voters.”
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Check out this great story from the Canadian Broadcasting Company featuring Climate Jobs Rhode Island organizer Harry Antone and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov @aflcio.org @cjnrc.org @weareliuna.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
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Is Trump’s war on wind power a win for Canada? | CBC
U.S. President Trump calls wind power projects "ugly losers," and it's putting a deep chill on investments. But Canada stands to benefit as wind companies consider new prospects off the East Coast.
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Rhode Island AFL-CIO @riaflcio.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
The annual Rhode Island AFL-CIO poll is now live on our website: rhodeislandaflcio.org
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Morning in Manhattan #blizzard2026 🌨️❄️🌨️❄️
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 22/02/2026
Congrats to our NHLPA union members on Team USA for winning gold and our Team Canada members for an incredible run at the Winter Olympics!
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Ian Donnis @iandonnis.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
AFL-CIO poll results coming Monday. 44% of Rhode Islanders now say the state is headed in the right direction, up from 29% last year
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
"His union represents thousands of workers who work on renewable energy projects like Revolution Wind, the offshore wind development the Trump administration halted in August and then again in December." @notus.com www.notus.org/energy/trump...
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Trump’s War on Wind Energy Is Costing Him Blue-Collar Support
“A lot of my members voted for President Trump in the last election, and they completely turned around on him,” one union chapter president, whose members work on offshore wind projects, said.
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
5 for 5 www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/c...
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Judge Hands Trump a Fifth Loss in His Effort to Halt Offshore Wind Projects
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
“We can build a resilient economy, make energy affordable and create good jobs, and the labor movement is ready to lead that charge.” - Patrick Crowley at U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Democrats roundtable on the rising cost of electricity.
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
I will be on the Dan Yorke show on @997wpro.bsky.social in the top of the 4PM hour today talking about our resolution in support of getting ICE out of Minneapolis. www.997wpro.com/shows/dan-yo...
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Dan Yorke
The Dan Yorke Show Weekdays 3pm-6pm
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Rhode Island AFL-CIO @riaflcio.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
The executive board of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO unanimously adopted this resolution about the ongoing ICE actions in Minneapolis. We stand in solidarity with the people of Minnesota and our union siblings in the @mnaflcio.org .
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Just a reminder that chances are if you working outside today during the storm you’re a union member. And so was Alex Jeffrey Pretti.
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Ian Donnis @iandonnis.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
@patcrowley401.bsky.social of @riaflcio.bsky.social is slated to testify Thursday in the U.S. Senate on wind power/Revolution Wind following an invite from @SenatorHeinrich, ranking member of Energy and Natural Resources
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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Last week, RI Civic Leadership Program students met at the State House for a panel session with Paige Parks of @rikidscount.bsky.social, Liz Catucci of Partnership for RI, and @patcrowley401.bsky.social of the RI AFL/CIO. Thank you to our speakers for joining us!
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Rhode Island AFL-CIO @riaflcio.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Great interview with Laborers Local 271 member Antonio Gianfrancesco about working on offshore wind projects. youtu.be/UuINTSa7ULg?...
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Preliminary injunction allows Revolution Wind workers to resume
YouTube video by WPRI
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Rhode Island wins again www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
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US judge rules Orsted can continue work on Rhode Island offshore wind project
A federal judge on Monday cleared Danish offshore wind developer Orsted to resume work on its nearly finished Revolution Wind project, which U.S. President Donald Trump's administration halted along w...
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
We are the People’s Lobby
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Billions at Stake in the Ocean as Trump Throttles Offshore Wind Farms www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/c...
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Billions at Stake in the Ocean as Trump Throttles Offshore Wind Farms
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
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R.I. governor likely to propose millionaires tax amid Trump cuts - The Boston Globe
Governor Daniel McKee said he plans to propose eliminating state income tax on Social Security benefits, covering RIPTA’s deficit, and pursuing an economic development bond.
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 03/01/2026
We join the international labor community in condemning President Trump’s unconstitutional actions in Venezuela. www.ituc-csi.org/ituc-tuca-ve...
A tweet from the International Trade Union Confederation that says:

Venezuela 🇻🇪: @ituc and @CSA_TUCA  strongly condemn the US military aggression against Venezuela and the violation of its sovereignty. 

We call for respect for the Venezuelan people’s right to self-determination, the immediate release of all those detained, and a return to peaceful and democratic dialogue. 

Peace and international law must prevail.
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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 29/12/2025
From preschoolers to seniors, labor leaders and workers, social service agencies and small businesses, I’ve enjoyed meeting with so many Rhode Islanders in 2025. Hearing their perspectives guides my work in Congress. I will keep listening and elevating their stories in 2026.
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 23/12/2025
Stopping clean energy projects already underway and destroying good union jobs threatens to take America backward. With unemployment rising and prices spiking, this order makes no sense. Workers should be allowed to finish the job. aflcio.org/press/releas...
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
It comes as a crushing blow to thousands of workers in RI & Mass employed by the industry, the RI AFL-CIO's @patcrowley401.bsky.social said. “The result of these actions remains the same: Workers lose hours, families face uncertainty, and energy prices stay high.” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/22/s...
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Vineyard Wind, already delivering power to the grid, is among five wind projects paused by Trump administration - The Boston Globe
Citing national security concerns, the Trump administration suspended leases for five offshore wind projects on Monday.
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Rhode Island AFL-CIO @riaflcio.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
“This is not the first time this administration has tried to shut down offshore wind, and it will not be the last unless we continue to push back,” said Patrick Crowley, President of the RI AFL-CIO.
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Here we go again www.reuters.com/business/ene...
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US pauses leases for five offshore wind projects over radar concerns
The Trump administration suspended leases for five large-scale under-construction offshore wind projects over national security concerns, the Department of the Interior said on Monday.
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Antonia Noori Farzan @antoniafarzan.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
After everything, this is the thing that finally made me cry www.providencejournal.com/story/news/c...
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Rhode Island AFL-CIO @riaflcio.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Now more than ever it is important to shop local in Providence.
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Rhode Island AFL-CIO @riaflcio.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Statement from the @riaflcio.bsky.social on the shooting at Brown University. @aflcio.org #Brown
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Christopher Gavin @chrisgavin.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Breaking: A person of interest in custody in connection with the Brown University shooting, Providence police spokesperson says.
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Brown University is the workplace of thousands of union members. I’ve been in contact with many of our local union leaders and while they safe they are still sheltering in place. The @riaflcio.bsky.social is ready to lend our solidarity to Brown and Providence.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/12/2025
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported? NOEM: We haven't deported veterans MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
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Christian Roselund @roselund.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Killer video by @riaflcio.bsky.social featuring @patcrowley401.bsky.social on how #Trump 's illegal stop work order on the Revolution Wind #offshorewind farm affected Rhode Island workers. This is how it is done. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O333...
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Revolution Wind Union Workers Share Their Stories
YouTube video by Rhode Island AFL-CIO
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
On August 22, 2025, the Trump administration issued a stop work order on Revolution Wind, a 704 megawatt offshore wind farm off the coasts of Rhode Island and Connecticut. This video shares the stories of union members that were impacted by the shut down. 💨✊🍞🌹🌹 #SolidarityIsAVerb #offshorewind
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Revolution Wind Union Workers Share Their Stories
YouTube video by Rhode Island AFL-CIO
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 02/12/2025
Thank you, President Levy, for your more than 3 decades of service to our labor movement and all working people. Texas workers’ lives are better because of your leadership. Congratulations on your retirement!
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
My essay in the journal "Perspectives on Work" by the Labor and Employment Relations Association was just published. www.leraweb.org/publications
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
In 2018, you couldn't find the word "union" in the party platform of the @ridemparty.bsky.social and only in passing mentioned "collective bargaining." But the 2025 version? Wow....
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 17/11/2025
Breaking news: The discharge petition for @golden.house.gov's bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act has reached majority support with 218 signatures. This bill to restore federal workers’ union rights must be brought to a vote in Congress NOW. bit.ly/3M6zJAF
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David A. Graham @dgraham.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
It’s useful for people of my generation to be reminded that this wasn’t that long ago. Ruby Bridges isn’t just still alive—she’s only 71, not ancient!
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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
So proud of my friend Dr. Rosemary Costigan for her formal inauguration as president of the Community College of Rhode Island.
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Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 06/11/2025
The judge DENIES the government a stay. SNAP must be fully paid by TOMORROW.
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