This morning, VSEA Associate General Counsel Rebecca McBroom (pictured here speaking to reporters) was proud to attend the Governor’s official signing ceremony of the “Whistleblower Protection Bill.”
McBroom said VSEA is hopeful the legislation will cause more and more state and public employees to begin reporting waste, fraud and corruption.
Also joining the Governor for the signing was State Auditor Doug Hoffer, who drafted and championed the legislation. Following the signing, a FOX44 reporter asked the Governor about the status of VSEA whistleblower John Howe’s investigation and his lawsuit against the State. He answered “we absolutely do not condone retaliation.” FOX44 will be talking with John Howe later this afternoon for its piece on the whistleblower bill signing.
VSEA issued the following press release this morning, asserting that Southern State Correctional Facility Superintendent Mark Potanas violated employees’ right to engage in protected, concerted union activity:
This morning, the Vermont State Employees’ Association (VSEA) will file an unfair labor practice charge with the Vermont Labor Relations Board (VLRB), asserting that Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) Superintendent Mark Potanas “interfered with, restrained and /or coerced employees in the exercise of their rights guaranteed by 3 V.S.A. §903(a).”
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VSEA joins the Agency of Transportation in reminding motorists to drive carefully and slow down for work zones.
Thursday, May 8
7:30 p.m.
Contois Hall, Burlington City Hall
In an effort to bring working Vermonters together to discuss the lessons learned from the historic contract victory recently achieved by CCTA bus drivers, a special panel discussion with many of the strike’s key players is being held Thursday, May 8. VSEA members are urged to attend this important event, which is being sponsored by the Committee to Support the CCTA Bus Drivers. It begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Contois Auditorium in Burlington’s City Hall. Drivers and panel members from several unions, including VSEA, will draw on the lessons of the strike and how they can be applied to other current workplace struggles across Vermont. Bring your colleagues to join the discussion about how to build a stronger labor movement and preserve and grow the number of good-paying union jobs in our state.
One of the highlights of the May Day march and rally was its focus on John Howe and his fight end retaliation against himself and all state employees. In a strong demonstration of support, dozens of marchers and protestors carried “We Are All John Howe: Stop Retaliation Against Whistleblowers” placards with them throughout the day, and many more wore stickers with similar messages. Howe, who attended May Day to participate, said he was touched by the outpouring of support for his campaign for justice and he vowed to continue fighting to clear his name and reputation, reminding again that his fight is not just for him, but for all state employees who speak out. A flyer explaining Howe’s fight was also distributed throughout the crowd.
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