Frontline nurses, workers at Butler Hospital to protest low staffing levels

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Frontline nurses and workers at Care New England’s Butler Hospital plan to protest low staffing levels on Thursday.

A nurse’s union spokesperson told ABC 6 News that staffing levels at the hospital are dangerously low.

The workers are also asking for higher wages and free or reduced-cost training program to get new people in the door.

The picket will take place at 2:30 p.m. outside the facility.