“VSEA and our VSH members are really pleased by Governor Shumlin’s willingness to push forward on this important project, regardless of the amount of FEMA money secured. It’s no secret to anyone that we needed a new Vermont State Hospital yesterday, and VSEA thanks the Governor for pressing forward to do what is right and what is necessary.”
VSEA’s legislative team leaders and other union staff visited the VVH on January 3 for a tour and a chance to conduct face-to-face meetings throughout the day with key VVH and public officials, such as Board of Trustees President Joseph Krawczyk and Senator Dick Sears (D-Bennington).
"Home Administrator Melissa Jackson and Board of Trustees President Joseph L. Krawczyk Jr. said they have already begun taking action to cut costs, but there is little discretionary spending that can be cut. They said officials are looking for all ways to cut costs."
VSEA issues press release, announcing 2013 Legislative team.
"Pension fund decisions are typically jointly reached by a board split equally between management and workers. But, the legal “partnership” is a myth: the truth is that management usually holds the upper hand in dictating investment direction."