Brooke Huminski

Excited to be a part of this! Read through to learn more details of the policy agenda

Affordable RI to advance public policy solutions that address the state's affordability crisis “While housing and healthcare costs soar, wages remain stagnant. There is a profound disconnect between the debates at the State House and the relief working families actually need."

Affordable RI to advance public policy solutions that address the state’s affordability crisis

“While housing and healthcare costs soar, wages remain stagnant. There is a profound disconnect between the debates at the State House and the relief working families actually need."

Rhode Islanders are facing an affordability crisis and it’s time for real change.

Affordable Rhode Island is fighting for lower costs, higher wages, and making life more affordable for working people across the state.

Learn more and get involved: AffordableRI.org

Thank you @meghankallman.bsky.social

Proud of my Senator for voting no!

I know you've heard that a federal judge ordered the release of 5 year old Liam Conejo Arias and his father, and that they're now home.

But did you look at the judge's order?

It's less than 2.5 pages and well worth a minute. "Jesus wept."

Link to pdf: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Arresting journalists.

Fatally shooting protestors.

Turning the military on citizens.

Attempting to rig elections.

Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.

If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?

31,000 Kaiser Permanente workers strike in California, Hawaii Kaiser workers are calling for increased staffing and wages, which the union argues haven’t kept pace with rising costs. The health system said a generous offer is already on the table.

HAPPENING NOW: 31,000
Kaiser Permanente workers across California and Hawaii are on strike after negotiations stalled.

Frontline healthcare workers are demanding safe staffing, fair pay, and respect on the job. Patient care starts with caring for workers! https://seiu.co/4qIi9Ti

How are we just going about our days?

People want to have their basic needs met.

They want to be paid a living wage.

They want to stop being nickle and dimed by powerful corporations who control so much of our lives.

They do not want Venezuela.

They do not want Greenland.

They do not want masked thugs terrorizing our communities.

Collective call to action: Support the Mathewson St. Blanket Drive and our unhoused community “Your donation of blankets and warm clothing directly supports this lifesaving mission.”

Collective call to action: Support the Mathewson St. Blanket Drive and our unhoused community

“Your donation of blankets and warm clothing directly supports this lifesaving mission.”

steveahlquist.substack.com/p/collective...

That time of year again!

Quick PSA: If you work full-time, you should be paid enough to live a decent life. Doesn't matter what the job is.

Medicare, VA healthcare. All basically already universal healthcare - the whole country won’t do it but a coalition of states is starting to get together and move it all forward. Signed a 20 year healthcare worker with student debt

It hasn’t happened here until now - and it always could have -
Hate this for our community and especially our children/students. This can never be normalized. In mourning with my neighbors and friends in Providence.

Live updates: Two deceased in active shooter incident at Brown University An additional nine victims have been hospitalized, and at least seven are in critical condition. The incident occurred between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Best coverage of the incident at Brown?

www.browndailyherald.com/article/2025...

Maryland is considering putting a $25 minimum wage on the ballot! With costs rising and wages falling behind, workers know the status quo isn’t working.

A living wage is essential. If lawmakers won’t lead, let the people vote. seiu.co/48Qtw3V

It’s hard to see AI in any kind of positive light for mental health before it’s legislated and contained since people have actually died by suicide using it. Then we can have this conversation. Is NASW advocating for legislation around this?

What a beautiful human. I’m so sorry to hear about her passing.

Remembering Katherine Bulin Ahlquist and sending love to all her knew her and cared for her, especially her wonderful family. She was an amazing person who never sought the spotlight, but always stood for what was right.

Profits soaring. Layoffs rising. Wages stuck.

This is exactly why we organize.
This is why we UNIONIZE.
To take back what’s ours.

Pass it on.

CEO: $96 million for 120 days of work. Baristas: $15/hour and not enough hours to qualify for benefits.

That’s not “the best job in retail.” That’s greed.

Baristas are on strike, and we’re standing with them. #NoContractNoCoffee https://seiu.co/NoStarbucks

If someone made this kind of threat in our psych ER, we would be mandated to take action to keep those individuals safe and treat the person with homicidal ideation. How are we just acting like this is a normal news story?

Starbucks Workers United escalates strike during busy holiday season Starbucks Workers United is expanding the strike, but the company says it has not yet disrupted the key holiday season.

Remember: If unions didn’t matter, powerful corporations wouldn’t spend millions of dollars every year to stop workers from organizing. Solidarity with the thousands of unionized Starbucks workers who are on strike. Keep up the fight. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/20/s...

I’m so incredibly sorry Steve. Sending all the care and love to you and your family. ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

How do these data centers even benefit these towns? Seems logical to oppose them for all the reasons cited.

How about instead of selling "bearista" cups, Starbucks bargains a fair contract with its unionized baristas? No contract. No coffee. Don't cross the picket line. Solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org ✊

Proud member of @seiu.org our 1119ne chapter just won a 3 month strike this summer. Unions for all!!