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Union representatives say that the Rhode Island School of Design is not offering the school’s 60 movers, custodians, and ground service staff a “living wage.” RISD says the union’s offer is not “fiscally responsible.” ....
The Rhode Island Housing Department has contracted lawyers to explore a possible condemnation of the property. But if the state seizes the former hospital’s buildings, then it will be responsible for expensive remediation, maintenance, and repair costs. ....