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VSEA Endorses Dunne, Zuckerman, Others in Groundbreaking Process

June 7, 2016 11:13 pm

VSEA Issued The Following Press Release This Afternoon:

CASTLETON, V.T.—After an extensive, innovative, and inclusive endorsement process, the Vermont State Employees’ Association (VSEA) voted to endorse Matt Dunne in the Democratic Gubernatorial Primary, David Zuckerman in the Democratic Lieutenant Gubernatorial Primary, and a slate of other candidates across both statewide and local primary races. For the first time, VSEA’s endorsement process included a straw poll of rank and file members, multiple gubernatorial candidate forums, and a host of other efforts that provided direct interaction between political candidates and the union’s more than 5,500 active members.

“The real winners in today’s endorsements are the members of this union,” said VSEA President Dave Bellini. “The message has gone out today across Vermont—the members of VSEA are watching this state’s political process, and we will be heard.”

Governor Shumlin Signs Laws To Enhance Protections For Vermont Social Workers!

June 2, 2016 3:26 pm

For years predating the horrific August 2015 killing of DCF Social Worker Lara Sobel, frontline DCF workers have been conducting a campaign to enhance their safety while at work. Now, DCF workers are finally seeing some movement to help them, with the signing of S. 154 and H. 878.

According to the Governor’s press release today S. 154 “aligns charges and penalties related to assaulting a social worker to that of assaulting a police officer, first responder, or medical provider – all which carry a stronger penalty than assault of an average person. The legislation also makes it easier for victims of stalking to obtain civil protection orders more swiftly.

2016 Vermont Candidate Questionnaire Responses

June 1, 2016 11:14 am

VSEA’s political endorsement process is in full swing! VSEA members who have previously provided their home email address to VSEA received a link to a non-binding straw poll that will let you advise the Board of Trustees about who you think your union should endorse in five statewide primaries. Voting will be open until 4:30 p.m. on June 6.

> Read Candidates’ Responses To VSEA’s Questionnaire Here

> Read VSEA Legislative Committee’s 2016 Preliminary Recommended Political Endorsements

> Watch Video From The June 1 Montpelier Gubernatorial Candidates’ Forum

> Watch Video From The June 2 South Burlington Gubernatorial Candidates’ Forum