Here are VSEA’s candidate endorsements in the 2020 general election. Members and retirees are urged to cast your vote for these endorsed candidates on November 3, or when you early vote.
To emphasize the importance of your vote this year, here is a short video, featuring VSEA President Aimee Towne.
At VSEA’s 76th Annual Meeting, VSEA members participating were greeted by State Treasurer Beth Pearce, and she cautioned state employees to begin preparing (again) for a renewed attack soon on state employees’ defined benefit pension plan. Actually, Vermont’s own pension Chicken Little, David Coates, has never stopped his now decade-long campaign to convince lawmakers to implement a 401K plan for new hires to state government. Mind you, the last time VSEA checked, a majority of exempt state employees (read: not VSEA members), when given a choice, chose a defined benefit pension plan.
Pearce did stress that she is unsure right now what action(s) state employees could be asked to make to shore up the pension fund, but she warned it could include a call for employees to increase your contribution. Pearce promised to keep us informed, and she vowed to continue to fight alongside VSEA members to protect your pension.
VSEA is circulating and posting an online petition that calls on the Governor and VVH Board of Trustees to remove VVH CEO Melissa Jackson, after she failed to self-quarantine after a two-day work trip to D.C.
This Week:
VSEA 76th Annual Meeting Wraps
State Treasurer Cautions VSEA Members To Ready For A Pension Fight
State Changes Course; Now Supports Year-Two Contract Funding
State Updates Employees On Flu Clinics
Can’t Afford Housing Due To COVID-19 Hardship? VT State Housing Authority Might Be Able To Help
Just Announced! Sugarbush Kicking Off 2020-2021 Corporate Pass Program!
Quote Of The Week!
Solidarity With Our Local Nurses!
Opinion Piece Asks: Did You Think About State Workers On Labor Day?
Safety & Security Division Reminds About Being Prepared
VSEA Vets’ Home Members Again Asking For Your Help. Sign The Petition!!
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At Saturday’s VSEA Annual Meeting, VSEA members participating were greeted by State Treasurer Beth Pearce, and she cautioned state employees to begin preparing (again) for a renewed attack soon on state employees’ defined benefit pension plan. Actually, Vermont’s own pension Chicken Little, David Coates, has never stopped his now decade-long campaign to convince lawmakers to implement a 401K plan for new hires to state government. Mind you, the last time VSEA checked, a majority of exempt state employees (read: not VSEA members), when given a choice, chose a defined benefit pension plan.
Pearce did stress that she is unsure right now what action(s) state employees could be asked to make to shore up the pension fund, but she warned it could include a call for employees to increase your contribution. Pearce promised to keep us informed, and she vowed to continue to fight alongside VSEA members to protect your pension.