HBO Comedian John Oliver’s main piece on Sunday night’s show was about union-busting and the corporations/companies that employ the devious tactic(s) to keep unions out of their workplaces.
Please Note: This segment includes strong language.
VSEA Letter To Governor Highlights COVID Concerns
VLRB Rules Against State In Case About Postings & Vacancies
VSEA Chapter Fundraising Challenge Is Underway!
Mark The Date VSEA Council Members!
November 29 Deadline To Enroll In VSEA’s Delta Dental Supplemental Plan
Next Week’s Union Meetings And Events
Reminders:
Join The VSEA Legislative Committee
Discounted Bolton Valley Passes For VSEA Members
VSEA Diversity Committee Seeking Members
View/Download Your Contract on VSEA.org
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Starbucks Workers Begin Casting Votes In First-Ever Union Elections
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Vermont State Employees’ Association (VSEA) President Aimee Towne sent a letter today to Governor Scott, expressing VSEA members’ concerns about an acknowledged and alarming increase in the number of COVID cases across Vermont and renewing the union’s call for the Governor to extend the period eligible state employees may telework until the new year. Towne also poses a series of workforce and COVID questions to the Scott Administration in her letter, and she requests a face-to-face meeting.
“In addition to being scared for their own health and their family’s health, a lot of VSEA members who are back at the worksite are not comfortable with the way the Governor’s return to work directive is being managed, or, in some cases, mismanaged,” explains Towne. “As I wrote in my letter, state employees are Vermont’s most valuable resource, and we hope the Governor agrees and will meet with us as soon as possible.”
State Employees Push Back Hard Against Touching Pensions
Scott Administration Rejects VSEA Request To Extend Work From Home Until January 1
VSEA Contact-Tracing Leave Grievance Pool Expands
SAO Unit Bargaining Surveys Due Tuesday!
Join The VSEA Legislative Committee
VSEA Chapter Fundraising Challenge Returns!
Open Enrollment For VSEA’s Delta Dental Supplemental Plan
VSEA Retiree Cautions Members & Retirees Who Use CGMs
Next Week’s Union Meetings And Events
Reminders:
2021-2022 Bolton Valley Partner Pass Added To The VSEA Advantage Program!
VSEA Diversity Committee Seeking Members
AOT Stewards Needed! Become A Worksite Steward Today!
View/Download Your Contract on VSEA.org
Solidarity Stories:
Maximus Workers Who Assist Public With Health Care Can’t Afford Health Care
John Deere Workers Reject Second Tentative Agreement
Kellogg’s Negotiations End With No Deal
30,000 Kaiser Workers Vote To Strike
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VSEA is thanking the members and retirees who took some time last night to testify to the State Pension Task Force at a public hearing on the Task Force’s interim report to legislators.
Lawmakers heard from frontline Health Care, Corrections, and other state employees, each describing the current work situation and many reminding how this fight is one that only adds to the stress of having to work with COVID threat. Several testifiers implored the Task Force to identify a dedicated revenue stream to ensure the pension funds are funded.
The Task Force next meets on November 3.
Watch A Recording Of The November 1 Hearing On YouTube
Visit the Task Force’s Webpage