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!
"Spaulding said the administration will not make any major decisions about the future of the Waterbury complex without input from the full Legislature, which reconvenes in January."
"Damage to the facility has indefinitely displaced nearly 1,600 state employees, many of whom have yet to return to work. Spaulding and Gov. Peter Shumlin said the state is on the verge of securing interim office space for hundreds of workers idled by the flood."