VSEA’s Week In Action Newsletter: May 8, 2020

This year more than ever, VSEA is thanking and acknowledging the dedication and courage of each and every Vermont state employee during Public Service Recognition Week 2020, which is celebrated nationally the first week of May to honor the men and women who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees. Your service to Vermont and Vermonters is appreciated. 

More This Week:

VSEA & State Agree To Extend COVID-19 Agreement Thru May 23 For Three Executive Branch Units

Judiciary, DG & VSHA Units Will Mirror Executive Branch Agreement

VSEA Election Update: Board Approves Online Petition-Signature Gathering For Interested Candidate

Campaign To Save Vermont’s State Colleges Continues!

House Speaker Creates “Idea Bank” To Gather Ideas To Save VSC System

Local Bennington Company Prints Face Shields For Vets’ Home Workers

National Nurses Day 2020 – Thank You!

Corrections Officers Week 2020 – Thank You!

AFLAC Insurance Enrollment: Sign Up Through VSEA!

Quote Of The Week!

VT UPS Worker Fired For Raising Safety Concerns Is Back At Work

National AFSCME Purchasing $1 Million Ad Buy To Convince Congress To Send Relief Money To States

Coronavirus Crisis Spurring Increased Union Activism


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VSEA’s Week In Action Newsletter: May 1, 2020

This Week:

VSEA Judiciary Unit Unanimously Ratifies New Contract

VSC Chancellor Resigns. Fight Now Begins To Ensure VSC’s Future

Notice Of Upcoming VSEA Board Elections

VSEA Warns: Employee’s Who Fail To Comply With Mask Directive Could Be Disciplined

Workers Memorial Day Takes On Special Meaning This Year

Vermont Game Warden Earns Top Honor

2020 VSEA Scholarship Application Deadline Is Next Friday!

Petition Posts To Lobby Congress To  Include An “Essential Workers Bill Of Rights” In Next COVID-19 Relief Package

Coronavirus Claims Lives Of More Than 70 Veterans At Holyoke, MA, Soldiers Home

Workers At Some Of America’s Largest Companies Call For May Day Strike Over Unsafe Working Conditions

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VSEA’s Week In Action Newsletter: April 10, 2020

Top Stories This Week:

VSEA Sends Letter To Governor, Calling For Immediate Coronavirus Testing At All 24/7 Facilities

Facility-Wide Coronavirus Testing At Northwest State Correctional Facility Reveals Alarming Number Of Positives

VSEA & State Reach Agreement On New Extended Coronavirus Leave Policy Through May 9

Petition Calls On State To Immediately Test All Veterans’ Home Residents & Staff For COVID-19. Please Sign Today!

Have You Completed The VSEA PPE Survey Yet?

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