Benefits of Membership
Difference Between A VSEA Member And A Non-Member
| Benefits | VSEA Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| Dues: | 0.9% of an employees’ hourly payrate, multiplied by their standard hours per pay period, with a minimum of $15 and a maximum of $27. | |
| Labor-Management Committees: Opportunities to serve on joint LMC to resolve worksite/department issues. | Yes | No |
| VSEA Trainings: Gain skills in mediation, negotiation, leadership, political action, etc. | Yes | No |
| Participation in the Union’s Democratic Process: Opportunity to serve on union committees, and bargaining teams, hold elected office and vote in union elections. | Yes | No |
| Bargaining Process: Participate in actual contract negotiations, and vote on your union contract. | Yes | No |
| VSEA Events: Special VSEA member events held throughout the year. View the VSEA calendar. | Yes | No |
| VSEA Member Support Fund: Monetary grants to assist members in financial need during serious illness or personal hardship. | Yes | No |
| VSEA Scholarship Awards: Scholarships available to VSEA members and their dependents. Learn more here. | Yes | No |
| VSEA Supplemental Insurance: Member-only rates on dental, disability, accident, life, and other policies. Learn more here. | Yes | No |
| VSEA Advantage Program & Union Plus: Member-only discounts, supplemental insurance, financial assistance, retail discounts and more are available to members. Learn more here. | Yes | No |
| Legislative Advocacy: VSEA Legislative staff and members working for legislation to improve the working lives of all VSEA Members. | Yes | No |
| Employee Representation Rights: Representation by VSEA’s stewards, field representatives, and legal staff. | Yes | Subject to an hourly fee, per VSEA policy. |
| Contract Protection and Benefits: Union negotiated wages, benefits, job security, and workplace justice. View VSEA contracts here. | Yes | No |
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Phone: 802-223-5247 Email: vsea@vsea.org