VSEA Labor Relations Director Gary Hoadley sent notices last evening to VSEA members belonging to the Non-Management, Supervisory, and Corrections Units, informing them that their respective Bargaining Teams had reached tentative agreements with the State of Vermont. He adds that Bargaining Teams will soon be scheduling informational meetings to review the settlement and answer members’ questions.
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The VSEA Board of Trustees is pleased to be sponsoring the second annual Will Wells Fundraising Challenge benefiting the Vermont Foodbank. The competition honors the late Will Wells; a VSEA member/activist who a few years back facilitated VSEA’s participation in the Vermont Foodbank’s annual virtual fundraising drive. Because this cause was so important to Will, the Board voted unanimously to name VSEA’s annual year-end friendly Chapter competition after him.
As in years past–and thanks to Will laying the groundwork–VSEA is challenging every VSEA Chapter and its members to raise as much money as possible between now and December 31 to provide meals to a “virtual food drive” for the Vermont Foodbank. Let’s see which VSEA Chapter can raise the most money for this very worthwhile cause that benefits so many Vermont families during especially difficult times. Again, the VSEA Board of Trustees voted to start each Chapter off with a $200 donation.
VSEA members who logged in to VSEA’s recent Special Annual Meeting voted to adopt an amended version of the union’s FY2024 operating budget.
The meeting began with an introduction and welcome from VSEA President Aimee Towne, followed by a line-by-line amended budget presentation by VSEA Treasurer Eric Davis. Members were then invited to ask questions, voice objections, propose amendments and, finally, to cast a vote.
Winter is here and VSEA is again thanking its AOT members statewide, like these at the Middlesex garage, for keeping Vermont’s highways and byways clear and safe for travel. Remember, “Don’t Crowd The Plow.”
VSEA is sending its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of past VSEA Organizing Director and Field Representative Vinnie O’Connor, who, sadly, passed away on November 22. After leaving VSEA, Vinnie and his wife settled in Pittsburgh, Pa.
