RI unemployed march on State House

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Dozens of laid-off Rhode Islanders on the State House Thursday afternoon to demand lawmakers take action.

The group is made up of laid-off Colibri employees, health care workers and community members.

Colibri was an East Providence jewelry maker that recently closed its doors. The company's former workers said they are still owed money and benefits.

Organizers of Thursday's march said they want to prevent budget cuts proposed by Gov. Donald Carcieri. They also said they want to urge state lawmakers to use the incoming federal stimulus money to strengthen the economy and create jobs.

The March for Jobs and Dignity left the Charlesgate Nursing Home on North Main Street at 4 p.m. It then made its way to the State House.