VSH employee Peggy Lord’s Waterbury home was completely destroyed by Irene’s flooding. To help, this morning Lord and her family received a $500 check from the union’s Member Support Committee.
VSEA Interim Director Michael Casey clarifies to paper that VSEA cannot legally waive contractural rights.
Sorry. Have to click on scanned copy, as full story is not available online, only on paper’s blog spot.
VSEA Interim Director’s e-mail to DHR Commissioner dated Sept. 7, well ahead of last week’s finger pointing by the State.
"It is all of our interests, in the interests of the citizens of Vermont, and the taxpayers that we return as many employees to work as soon as possible without additional cost to the State."
Casey’s statement addresses story in this morning’s Times Argus, alleging a "tussle" between VSEA and the State on emergency additional compensation.
A handful of displaced VSEA members were in Waterbury this morning to participate in volunteer Irene clean-up efforts. VSEA thanks Dave Shepard, Chris Russo, Megan Young and Jessann Wyman for volunteering!