“Against a backdrop of very hostile and unwarranted attacks on public employees across the country, has there ever been a better year to honor Vermont’s public employees and correctional employees for the quality services they deliver to Vermonters day in and day out?” asked newly appointed VSEA President John Reese.
"Let’s certainly not blame public employees for a financial crisis that they had nothing to do with. And let’s not use this as an excuse to erode their bargaining rights," [President] Obama said. "So whether it’s Wisconsin, the state of Ohio, I strongly disapprove."
BISHCA Employee John Reese Chosen To Lead VSEA.
Reporter Jennifer Reading: So how long can a shift last here?
[VSH Employee] Kris Martin: Sixteen hours.
"By a more than two-to-one margin, Vermonters support the idea of temporarily taxing wealthier Vermonters as a way to close the budget gap."