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Two Bennington College alumni penned a commentary that posted this week to VTDigger, calling on Bennington College management to come to the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith with its workers; something that hasn’t been the case to date.

From the story:

There is a workers’ rights crisis at Bennington College. Every four years, Service Employees International Union (SEIU Local 200), which represent workers in the buildings and grounds, housekeeping, and dining services departments, bargains with the college over the key issues of health care and wages. Other issues on the negotiating table are holiday time, formalizing job descriptions, and respecting seniority. The negotiation of a union contract, or collective bargaining agreement, involves two committees — one that represents management interests and one that represents the interests of union members.

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VT AFL-CIO MACHINISTS LOCAL 2704 ON STRIKE!

Picket Lines From 7am-7pm

94 Avenue C, Williston (View Map)

Velan Valve has roughly 70 machinists out on strike. This is a global company that barely bargained before putting its final offer on the table. The workers are saying that between wages and healthcare, it amounts to a giveback, and they are not going there. The striking Velan workers are walking picket lines from 7am-7pm at 94 Avenue C, Williston. Please stop by to show support, and ask your colleagues to do the same.

UPDATE: As of 9:00 AM on October 4, 2019 the strike is OVER! Machinists from Local 2704 voted to ratify a new two year Collective Bargaining agreement with the Velan corporation.

After a very successful membership-recruitment initiative this past summer, 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.

Learn more or download flyers here…