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Event

Lobby Day 2026

Join us as NEARI members from across Rhode Island come together to advocate at the Statehouse!
three women talking with a legislator on the House floor during 2024 Lobby Day
By: NEARI
Published: December 3, 2024 Last Updated: January 28, 2026

Event Overview

Dates and Times

  • Tuesday, April 7, 2026
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
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Location

  • Rhode Island Statehouse

Topics

  • Legislation
  • Politics & Campaigns

Join NEARI members from across Rhode Island at the Statehouse for our third annual Lobby Day. 

Together, we'll speak up for strong public education, student wellbeing, and worker rights. This is your chance to stand with your union siblings and talk directly with legislators about fair funding, workplace protections, and retirement security. 

No advocacy experience is needed — NEARI will provide support and talking points.

When educators, school staff, and state and municipal workers show up united, lawmakers listen.  

Our 2026 Legislative Agenda

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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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