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S. 156 seeks to resolve contract negotiation disputes, using an arbitrator mutually selected by VSEA and the State.

Under existing law, the Governor gets to select the jury, meaning the members of the Vermont State Labor Relations Board.

S. 156 is PROSPECTIVE in nature and will apply to contract negotiations that begin in August. It won’t interfere with the existing contract.

Last year, Karen O’Neill was not confirmed by the Senate because even though she was appointed to fill a "neutral" position on the board, she in fact had strong management background.

However, the damage was done.

The contract which she voted to imposed on state employees set back precedent 40 years.

Please, contact your Democratic Senators and urge support for this legislation when it comes up in the Democratic caucus on Wednesday at 8 a. m.

Messages for your Senators may be left with the Sargent At Arms 802-828-2228.

Calling all VSEA members! The 2019 membership drive has commenced! Become an active recruiter for your union—and you might be rewarded for your efforts. Never forget that ongoing recruitment is vital to the strength of your union.

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Virginia-Based Group Attempts To Extend Its Reach Into Vermont.

VSEA’s legislative team was made aware yesterday of a letter opposing VSEA’s arbitration bill that was recently sent to Vermont Senators by the National Right-To-Work Foundation; an anti-union, corporate-funded group based in Springfield, Virginia.

Obviously, this group has been led to believe that VSEA’s bill is a real threat to the current system, which they appear to favor. This should tell every VSEA member all they need to know about the current system and why VSEA is proposing to change it.

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