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."
This morning, VSEA unfurled a new banner in front of HQ, designating the union’s building as a drop-off location for Vermonters to donate clothing, food and other items to Vermonters in need because of Irene. One of the first to pass beneath the new banner was Sonya Boisvert, an AOT employee who spearheaded a state employee donation drive at the National Life Building in Montpelier. She and state employee Jonathan Goddard delivered a huge amount of goods to HQ this morning, and VSEA thanks the National Life employees for their kindness.
Kyle Mooney, a state employee in Williston, came by HQ last night to drop off a big load that she had collected as well. Thanks Kyle!
Keep the donations coming VSEA!