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VSEA Board Stakes Out Positions On Key Pieces Of Pension Fight

• Board Schedules Special Meeting For Tuesday, February 23
   
• VSEA.org Pension Webpage: Resources For Members & Retirees
   
• Nearly 700 Register To Join Private Facebook Group
   
• VSEA Legislative Department’s Document Is Tool To Help Members With Lawmaker Discussions
   
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Looking For Members Who Want To Share Their Pension Thoughts With Vermonters!

Pension Background Information

VSEA Now Publishing Weekly State House Committee Hearing Schedule

VSEA Supports H. 266; Coverage For Hearing Aids

Time Change For Final 2021 Legislative Dinner: Privatization Is Final Meeting’s Topic

First Round Of VSEA 101 Trainings Wraps Up next Week

Chapter Meeting Notice:

• White River Junction Chapter Meeting & Special Election: Tuesday, February 23

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VSEA launched a new Facebook group this afternoon for members-in-good-standing to join to see the latest posts from VSEA members statewide and VSEA headquarters on the issue of the state employee pension plan and the Treasurer’s proposed plan. It’s a hub for eligible VSEA members and retirees to go to learn what’s going on or to share what you know–and how you feel–about any and all developments.

The page is now live and VSEA members and retirees in good standing are invited to join today. Join on Facebook here!

The VSEA Board of Trustees reconvened Tuesday night to continue discussing how best to protect VSEA members’ pensions and talk about next steps.

The Board was unable to reach consensus on whether or not employees should contribute more to the fund, but the body was able to agree on the following positions, with respect to any debate about state employee pensions moving forward.

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Board Meeting Tuesday To Discuss Next Steps In Pension Protection Campaign

• VSEA.org Creates Pension Webpage
   
• Nearly 600 Register To Join Private Facebook Group
   
• VSEA Legislative Department Creates Document To Help Members With Lawmaker Discussions
   
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Next Pension Zoom Meeting Is Feb. 17

Pension Background Information

VSEA Now Publishing Weekly State House Committee Hearing Schedule

VSEA Members Talk Pension Protection At Second 2021 Legislative Dinner

• Meetings Continue Next Week

State Still Not Sure Where To Treat At-Risk Youth

VSEA 101 Trainings Continue: Where Non-Members & Members Can Learn More About VSEA

Chapter Meeting Notice:

• White River Junction Chapter Meeting & Special Election: Tuesday, February 23

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The VSEA Awards/Scholarships Committee is currently soliciting applications from students seeking financial assistance in the pursuit of post-secondary educational goals.

The Committee will announce the recipients of the scholarships at the June Council Meeting.

Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on May 7, 2021

Learn more or view/download the 2021 VSEA scholarship application here.