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Higher Education

The dedicated faculty, staff, and graduate workers of our Rhode Island's colleges and universities help students pursue their passions.
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The dedicated faculty, staff, and graduate workers of our colleges and universities help students pursue their passions and realize their dreams. Their success is our success.

NEARI supports higher education professionals by helping them advocate for safe working conditions, fair pay, academic freedom, and so much more. We help faculty and staff understand the challenges of today’s campuses and empower them to work together to solve problems and build power.

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A labor union and professional organization.

Our Association is a remarkable blend of union and professional organization, with a proud history of serving Rhode Island. Since its inception in 1845, our members have been at the center of every struggle to advance the finest of American dreams: the promise of a quality public education for every child. One in every 100 Rhode Islanders is a member - chances are, you know us already!
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