Union Representatives

The Role of VSEA Union Representatives and Stewards:

VSEA members facing a workplace or job-related issue are urged to contact a VSEA Steward first, before contacting your headquarters-based Union Representatives, who primarily provide members with the following services:

  • Assists with administration and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements negotiated by VSEA (Non-Management, Corrections, Supervisory, State Colleges, Judiciary, Defender General and Housing Authority);  
  • Responsible for case assessment, complaint and grievance activity, representation for internal employment investigations;  
  • Provides professional representation in Loudermill pre-termination hearings;  
  • Negotiates stipulation settlement agreements on behalf of members, and  
  • Attends worksite meetings on behalf of VSEA.

Do you have questions about the role of Union Representatives, VSEA Stewards, and how they can help you? Feel free to email VSEA HQ at vsea@vsea.org or give us a call at 802-223-5247.

VSEA Union Representative Staff:

Looking for a VSEA Steward? Find a Steward here!

Gretchen Naylor, Director of Field Services,

Oversees VSEA’s Union Representatives

gnaylor@vsea.org

Union Representatives:

Rachael Fields

802-595-0150

rfields@vsea.org

Territories:

  • Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living;
  • Department of Health;
  • Department of Mental Health;
  • Department of Vermont Health Access;
  • Green Mountain Care Board;
  • Healthcare Access, Eligibility & Enrollment Unit;
  • Middlesex Therapeutic Community Residential;
  • River Valley Therapeutic Residence;
  • Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital; and
  • Vermont Veterans’ Home.

Tom Hango

802-262-1330

thango@vsea.org

Territories:

  • Agency of Digital Services;
  • Agency of Education;
  • Department of Finance and Management;
  • Department of Taxes;
  • Office of the Defender General;
  • Secretary of State’s Office;
  • Supervisors;
  • Treasurer’s Office; and
  • Vermont State Housing Authority.

David Martinson

802-223-5247

dmartinson@vsea.org

Territories:

  • Agency of Administration;
  • Agency of Agriculture;
  • Agency of Commerce and Community Development;
  • Agency of Human Services (Central);
  • Department of Corrections – South (and NESCF);
  • Department of Environmental Conservation (ANR);
  • Department of Financial Regulation;
  • Department of Labor;
  • Department of Libraries;
  • Department of Motor Vehicles (Civilian);
  • Department of Public Service;
  • Office of the Vermont Attorney General;
  • Office of the Vermont State Auditor; and
  • Public Utilities Commission.

Vacant

Territories:

  • Department for Children and Families Family Services and Economic Services;
  • Judiciary Unit;
  • State Colleges Unit; and
  • Office of State’s Attorneys.

Mike O’Day

802-595-2418

moday@vsea.org

Territories:

  • Department of Corrections – North (Except NESCF);
  • Fish and Wildlife – North;
  • Department of Public Safety;
  • Williston PSAP;
  • Sworn Law Enforcement – North;
  • Military Department; and
  • Forest and Parks.

Bob South

802-793-6411

bsouth@vsea.org

Territories:

  • Agency of Transportation;
  • Buildings & General Services;
  • Criminal Justice Training Center;
  • Department of Liquor Control and Lottery;
  • Department of Public Safety – South (Westminister PSAP);
  • Emergency 911 Board;
  • Fish and Wildlife – South; and
  • Sworn Law Enforcement – South.

Questions About This Page?

Please email vsea@vsea.org or call 802-223-5247.