Rhode Island Blood Center workers seek union election over staffing and pay concerns

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 910

Last Updated: 13 hours, 12 minutes ago

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Justin Madden works as a driver for the Rhode Island Blood Center, helping to set up, operate and take down the mobile blood drives that pop up across the Ocean State.

“We have a very important job,” Madden said in a recent phone interview.

Madden wishes there were a few more people in his department doing that important work with him. The longtime driver believes better starting wages at the blood …

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