Legislative Update: February 14, 2023
VSEA legislative update from VSEA Legislative Coordinator, Tom Abdelnour, and VSEA Strategic Analyst, Adam Norton.
See Also: FY24 State Budget: Largest In The History of Vermont
Editorial Slams VSC Decision To Close Campus Libraries
“The news this week that Castleton University, Northern Vermont University and Vermont Technical College will transition its five campus libraries to an “all-digital” model is a misguided and short-sighted idea. Most of the physical books and other materials will be donated and Vermont State University officials say they plan to ‘repurpose’ the spaces.
The reaction — indignation, condemnation and fear for worse decisions — has been justifiable.
It’s a bad idea. It is entirely counterintuitive to what one thinks about when thinking about higher education. How could any college campus function without a physical library? Next up, are we getting rid of classrooms?”
Sign Petition To Save VSC Libraries & Librarians
See Also: VSEA Files ULP Against VSC Administration
VSEA’s Week In Action Newsletter: February 10, 2023!
See You At The State House On February 14 For VSEA State House Day 2023!
VSEA Retirees Testify & Lobby Against Medicare (Dis)Advantage
Christina Granger Elected To Be New VSEA District 6 Board of Trustees Member
VSEA Strongly Opposes State Colleges Decision To Shutter Campus Libraries
Notice To All VSEA Retirees’ Chapter Members!
Mark These Dates!! Important Upcoming Union Events
VSP Vision Coverage Open Enrollment Is Here!
Love A Good Challenge? Join LiveWell Vermont for “Good Mood Food”!
Frontline Corrections Staff At Northern State Correctional Facility Issue Letter of No Confidence in Interim Superintendent
Employees Detail Shocking Conditions at Newport Prison
NEWPORT, Vt.— Corrections employees at the Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) have issued a letter to Nicholas J. Deml, Commissioner of the Department of Corrections that identifies grave concerns about the dangerous state of their facility and expresses a lack of confidence in the facility’s Interim Superintendent, Lori Madden. The letter by frontline staff, who are members of the Vermont State Employees’ Association, alerts Corrections management to a “toxic environment for both incarcerated individuals and staff” at the Newport facility and identifies alarming and disturbing conditions on the ground…”
Read Full Release & VSEA Letter to Comm. Deml
VSEA’s Week In Action Newsletter: February 3, 2023!
Next Legislative Dinner Topic Is “Medicare Advantage”
Rescheduled Presentation Exposes The Disadvantages Of Medicare Advantage Plans
Retirees Invited To Participate In The VtARA’s “Legislative Priorities For Seniors” Conference
District 6 Board of Trustees Ballots Due February 7
Mark These Dates!! Important Upcoming Union Events
2023 Executive Branch Steward Trainings Announced
VSP Vision Coverage Open Enrollment Is Here!
Love A Good Challenge? Join LiveWell Vermont for “Good Mood Food”!
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More Than 2,000 VT Health Care Workers Say “Union Yes”
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