After a very successful membership-recruitment initiative in 2017, VSEA is excited to announce a new drive in 2019. Never forget that ongoing recruitment is vital to the strength of your union.
Between January 1, 2019, and September 1, 2019, VSEA is calling on all members to become active recruiters—and you might be rewarded for your efforts.
Here’s the press release VSEA issued on December 21, 2018:
Employees working in Office of State’s Attorney’s (OSA) offices across Vermont formally filed late yesterday with the Vermont Labor Relations Board (VLRB) for an election to be represented by the Vermont State Employees’ Association (VSEA). The workers’ filing requests the VLRB schedule a vote for 107 Deputy State’s Attorneys, Secretary IV’s, Victim’s Advocates, and Administrative Secretary’s, working in 14 OSA offices across Vermont.
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Take That With A Grain Of Salt.
Seven Days Fair Game column this morning featured a piece on whether or not there could be a pension battle this year inside the State House.
Here’s an excerpt from the column:
[VSEA Executive Director Steve] Howard has evidence to support his fears. Scott is on the record advocating for a shift to defined contribution plans for newly hired employees. He hasn’t talked about it lately, but he promoted the idea after winning the governorship in 2016. "The most immediate and meaningful step to curb the state’s growing liability is to offer new State employees and teachers a defined contribution plan (similar to a 401k)," wrote the Scott transition team shortly after his election.
Tuesday’s VSEA Council meeting featured several breakout sessions, including this one, where Corrections members strategized together in advance of the January legislative session.
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