"Administration Secretary Spaulding agrees that the federal rate is too high, but said the rate is stipulated in the state employees’ union contract. He said he plans to raise the issue when he he and the union start negotiating a new contract next month."
"Mileage reimbursement does happen to be a pet peeve of mine," Spaulding said.
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On Friday, August 9, the VSEA Retired Members’ Chapter hosted its Annual Meeting at the Elks Club in Montpelier. The group elected a new slate of officers that includes:
President – Joan Maclay Vice President – Ruth Leithead
Treasurer – Susan Martin Clerk – Luci Stephens
The Chapter also heard from Sen. Bernie Sanders, Treasurer Beth Pearce and Author Wendell Potter.
On August 8, renowned health care industry whistleblower Wendell Potter gave a labor-sponsored talk in Burlington on what kind of industry blowback Vermonters can expect in the coming months and years from the insurance industry as our state moves forward towards establishing a health care delivery system of affordable, quality health care for all.
"Speaking at a town hall meeting at Bennington College, Shumlin said unequivocally that his administration remains committed to the facility. Privatizing the home is not needed, he said."