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This Week:

President Towne’s New Year’s Message

2020 VSEA Chapter Holiday Fundraising Challenge Ends Today!

• Still A Few Hours Left To Get In On The Challenge! Donations Accepted Until Midnight!

Today Is Deadline For VSEA Office Holders To Register For VSEA 101 Training

VSEA Hosting Informational Zoom Meetings On Pension Protection

VSEA Board Of Trustees Seeks New Clerk

NMU Bargaining Team Seeks Member For Open Administrative Professionals Seat On Team

Brattleboro Chapter Thanked For Donations

Quote Of The Week!

Annual “State Of Working Vermont” Report Released

Many Rich Getting Richer During Pandemic

Worker On-The-Job Deaths In 2019, Highest Since 2007

Read The Full Newsletter Here!

In response to a slew of VSEA member and retiree questions about a recent report that state employees could be moved into OneCare Vermont, members of VSEA’s Benefits Advisory Committee have produced a Q&A to hopefully address many of the questions and concerns.

VSEA BAC’s OneCare Q&A

VSEA has raised over $3,500! Time is running out! Donations accepted through December 31!

Leading Chapters (at the time of this posting):

1.) Waterbury Chapter: $833

2.) Chittenden Chapter: $799

3.) Retirees’ Chapter: $600

4.) VPCH Chapter: $390

5.) NEK/St. Johnsbury Chapter: $261

Thank you to everyone for donating​ to this very special cause!

Did you know that foodbanks are able to purchase more food per dollar than the average consumer? That means a drive for dollars raises more food than a conventional food drive.

Learn more about the VSEA fundraising challenge or find your Chapter’s donation page!

This Week:

State Seeking  Pension Advice From Controversial Source

• Short NPPC Video Makes The Case Against Vermont Being Advised On Pensions By Pew & Arnold
   
• State Treasurer Zooms Into Springfield Chapter Meeting

State Employee COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin

VSEA Creates A Q&A About State Employees Possibly Moving To OneCare

Chittenden Chapter Currently Leading In The 2020 VSEA Chapter Holiday Fundraising Challenge!

• Waterbury Chapter Close Behind!
   
• Still Plenty Of Time To Donate!

VLRB Ruling Triggers Social Media Caution From VSEA

A Little Holiday Cheer!

Monday Is The Deadline For State’s Attorneys’ Unit Election Nominations

Quote Of The Week!

New Study Confirms It’s Time To Tax The Wealthy

Justice Served! Seven Tyson Foods Managers Fired For Wagering On Employee COVID Deaths

Read The Full Newsletter Here!

In response to a slew of VSEA member and retiree questions about a recent report that state employees could be moved into OneCare Vermont, members of VSEA’s Benefits Advisory Committee have produced a Q&A to hopefully address many of the questions and concerns.

VSEA BAC’s OneCare Q&A