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Giving Thanks For My Union And Its Members And Retirees

November 25, 2021 10:17 am

As you well know, the past two years have been extremely difficult for VSEA members and the services you and I provide daily to Vermonters. Sadly, the COVID crisis continues, and I know from talking to many of you over the course of this pandemic that it is taking a toll on both your personal and professional lives. But true to form, most members tell me that, regardless of the COVID risk, they are committed to ensuring their service is there and functioning for Vermonters. This is why I am asking everyone I know to join me in giving special thanks this year for the dedication, courage, and selflessness of each and every VSEA member during this COVID crisis.

And because it’s Thanksgiving, I want to express how thankful I am for my union. Here are some of the things I am most thankful for:

Wage & Step Increases;
Paid Holidays;
Annual & Sick Leave;
A Pension, Retirement Security;
Grievance Procedure;
Health, Dental & Life Insurance;
Personal & Family Leave;
Labor Law Attorneys;
Just Cause Protection;
Right To Union Representation; and
Childcare Reimbursement.

I understand these are difficult and uncertain times for many state employees, and I really hope this Thanksgiving holiday gives you a chance to reconnect and recharge.

Wishing every VSEA member and retiree a happy Thanksgiving!

In Solidarity,

Aimee Towne
VSEA President

VSEA’s Week In Action Newsletter: November 19, 2021!

November 19, 2021 6:03 pm

Members & Retirees Urged To Attend December 9 Pension Task Force Meeting In Person

VSEA Dues Clarification

Kids Name VT AOT Snow Plows!

Safe Staffing Slogan Contest

Union-Made Thanksgiving!

DOC Collecting Funds To Assist Worker With Newborn’s Medical Costs

VSEA Chapter Fundraising Challenge Is Underway!

November 29 Deadline To Enroll In VSEA’s Delta Dental Supplemental Plan

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

Solidarity Stories:

South Burlington Bus Drivers & Monitors Vote To Join VTNEA

Third Vote Is A Charm For Striking John Deere Workers

Comedian Rails On Union Busting & Union Busters

No Strike For Thousands Of Kaiser Permanente Employees

Read The Full Newsletter Here

Subscribe To Week In Action Here

State Pension Task Force Meeting

November 18, 2021 10:03 am

The December 9 State Pension Task Force meeting is one of its last before the committee finalizes its recommendations to present to lawmakers and State officials. VSEA, the VTNEA, and the Troopers are coordinating to try to get as many members and retirees as possible to the meeting in person to listen to the discussion and to put a strong face on the Vermonters impacted by the Task Force’s recommendations. Concerned VSEA members and retirees in central Vermont are urged to attend this meeting in person.

State Pension Task Force Meeting

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Pavilion Building, Lecture Hall

109 State Street, Montpelier

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Must Show ID

If you’ll be attending in person, please let VSEA know by contacting VSEA HQ (vsea@vsea.org). Thanks in advance!

This meeting will also be available to view online, via YouTube, but, again, if you can attend in person, you are urged to do so.

Comedian Rails On Union Busting & Union Busters

November 16, 2021 10:37 am

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.

Watch on YouTube

Please Note: This segment includes strong language.