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.
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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
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Please come and join VSEA on the following dates to meet and learn more about the candidates who could be your next boss.
June 1 – Montpelier
Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
100 State St.
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lunch will be served
June 2 – South Burlington
Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center
870 Williston Rd.
5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Hors d’oeuvres served
> These events will be live streamed on VSEA’s Facebook.
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As employees of the Vermont Judiciary and leaders of the Judicial Unit of the VSEA, we wanted to share this open letter asking Court Administrator Patricia Gabel to address a critical situation facing the Vermont Judiciary. We urge you to contact Ms. Gabel and to tell her to act now to support the 100 Docket Clerks, mostly women, who keep the courts running but earn poverty wages.
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