"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."
At an August 5 Town Hall Meeting with the Governor in Bennington, the American Legion’s John Minor rose to ask the Governor about the future of the beleaguered Vermont Veterans’ Home. Hear the Governor’s full answer and note that he is making his comments with full knowledge of what is contained in a consultant’s report on the Home, which is due to be officially released on August 8.
VSEA’s Elections, Rules & Nominating Committee Confirmed This Morning That Barre Chapter President Mary Poulos Has Been Elected To Be The Union’s New District 1 Trustee. Poulos’ Term Begins In October 2013.
Congratulations Mary!
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"Providing employees platforms to voice opinions and participate in decision-making are crucial to workforce engagement."
VSEA members were instrumental in convincing the Vermont Legislature to institute a reward-based program for employee-generated cost-savings ideas that lead to actual savings. Unfortunately, the program sunsetted in 2012 and is no longer in effect. VSEA members are hopeful the program will be resurrected, as new employee ideas certainly didn’t sunset in 2012.