As feared, VSEA has been noticed by the Department of Human Resources (DHR) that the Scott Administration will be issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) in January to turn the care for some of Vermont’s most vulnerable children over to a private, possibly out-of-state, third party provider. The RFP is to replace the Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center, where VSEA represents 50 dedicated members, representing decades of experience.
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After a very successful membership-recruitment initiative this fall, VSEA is excited to announce a new membership drive for the next quarter. Never forget that ongoing recruitment is vital to the strength of your union!
- Members who recruit TWO members will receive a VSEA insulated travel mug;
- Members who recruit FIVE new members will receive a dues holiday for a month; and
- Members who recruit TEN new members will receive a check for $50!
Every time you recruit a new member during the designated period, your name is entered into a drawing. Four names will be pulled at random and winners will receive a check for $100.00!
Need a quick reference to help with your recruiting? You can view an informational webpage with some recruitment tips and advice here.
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Here is a letter that several of VSEA’s Woodside members collectively penned that posted Wednesday evening to VTDigger. Steve Howard referenced it on a recent Vermont Edition on VPR. The workers’ letter will help you understand a little better where they are coming from in their defense of Woodside and the service they provide.
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Update 12/3/2019: DCF Commissioner Apologizes For Press Directive To Woodside Workers
Their backs to the wall after the Scott Administration made it known last week that it wants to shutter the Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center, DCF management wasted no time emailing VSEA members working at the facility to remind them of the department’s policy about talking with the press–which is not to, without the department’s blessing, of course.
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