VSEA’s Week In Action Newsletter: February 15, 2019

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Delay? What Delay? Big Thanks To AOT Employees And All Other State Employees Required To Go To Work, Regardless Of Winter Storm

As several posters to VSEA’s Facebook page recently wrote, it’s not often that the State of Vermont delays the opening of state offices, but it happened this week, when the Department of Human Resources posted the delay late Tuesday afternoon, in response to reports of another big snowfall on the way. Great news for many state employees, but not all. 

VSEA is thanking its amazing AOT plow drivers and all other state employees who had to be out in the storm, either as part of your duties, or on the way to or from your duties. Your service and dedication to Vermonters is really appreciated. 

VSEA’s 2019 State House Day Is February 28! Register Today!

Time is running out to register to attend VSEA’s annual State House Day, where VSEA members are afforded an opportunity to talk directly with legislators about the services you provide and the issues and challenges you and your colleagues face.

Join us for the legislative reception!
At 4:30 p.m., in the State House’s Cedar Creek Room, your union is hosting its annual legislative reception, where you can talk with your lawmakers over drinks and horderves. This is a fun, casual way to meet with lawmakers about the issues important to you. Join us when you can – leave when you must.

Register today and help make this VSEA’s most successful State House Day ever. Let’s show lawmakers and State officials at the State House what real collective power
looks like!

Register Online Here!

VSEA Mourning The Death Of Castleton University Employee In Tragic Ice-Fishing Accident 

VSEA is sending its deepest condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of 61-year-old Lee Wiktorski, a Master Maintenance Technician at Castleton University who died this week in a tragic ice-fishing accident. Vermont police divers found Wiktorski’s truck in 22-feet of water on Tuesday and his body was recovered on Wednesday. An autopsy was performed on Thursday and, sadly, it was confirmed to be Mr. Wiktorski.

Heartfelt condolences to Lee’s wife Marsha, who is also a VSEA member at Castleton University and the entire Castleton University family.   

February 15 Lowell Sun story about Lee

President Bellini Pressing DOC For Data On Status Of Corrections Academy Graduates 

In response to a recent email sent to Corrections employees by DOC Academy Director Jim Rice, listing the names of recent Academy graduates, VSEA President Dave Bellini, also a DOC member, sent an email to Rice to ask:

  • How many graduates are permanent hires versus temps?
  • Can you provide some overview on graduate retention?  
  • Does the DOC have a plan to reduce turnover?
  • Are there turnover-reduction goals? 
  • Are there employee retention goals?  
  • Is the Academy screening and training correctly, given high turnover? and
  • Are the Academy’s training techniques’ ever evaluated?  

Rice responded that he would get back to Bellini with some of the information requested, and he referred some questions to another DOC employee for answers. WIA will let DOC members know when and if President Bellini gets concrete numbers and answers. 

Rep. Welch  Blasts Telecom Execs Over Nation’s Extremely Spotty Cell Phone Coverage. Vermont No Exception.

From a 2/14 Washington Post story

Members of Congress are fed up with the state of cellphone coverage in the United States, and on Wednesday, they weren’t afraid to lodge their complaints personally — with the leaders of some of the country’s biggest wireless networks.

As Sprint and T-Mobile went to Capitol Hill to defend their $26 billion proposed merger, lawmakers buttonholed T-Mobile’s chief executive, John Legere, and Sprint’s executive chairman, Marcelo Claure, on the frustrating inability to get a cell signal in many parts of the country, particularly in rural areas.

Waving a coverage map of his state in the middle of a congressional hearing, Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) said that despite flashy promises to build a dazzling 5G network, wireless carriers can scarcely manage to serve Vermont with regular 4G LTE.

“In a lot of Vermont, we have no-G,” said Welch. “These maps are bogus.”

When Claure tried to shift the blame to AT&T and Verizon, saying Sprint’s network often relies on those companies’ infrastructure in many areas, Welch interrupted.

“These are no good! These are phony maps!” he bellowed.

Note: VSEA members who travel throughout Vermont as part of their job share Rep. Welch’s frustration with spotty cell-phone service–if any.

New Dates Announced For VSEA Legislator Dinner Meetings! 

Good turnout for the last VSEA legislator dinner meeting to discuss issues important to members and retirees. 

It’s been a snowy winter to date, forcing the recent cancellation of two VSEA Legislative Committee dinner meetings, but the meetings are now rescheduled and interested VSEA members and retirees are invited to come and talk with invited lawmakers about:

  • Tuesday, February 26, 5:30 p.m. – Mental Health and Youth Services
     
  • Wednesday, March 13, 5:30 p.m. – Future of Woodside

RSVP here today for a dinner meeting

Event webpage to view and share! 

2019 VSEA Scholarship Application Available Now!  

The VSEA Awards/ Scholarship Committee is currently soliciting applications from students seeking financial assistance in the pursuit of post- secondary educational goals.

The Committee will announce the recipients of the scholarships at the June Council Meeting. 

Download 2019 Application (PDF)

Applications will be considered from persons entering or engaged in:

  • Educational or vocational degree or licensed programs;
  • Course(s) to further skill development; and
  • Self-improvement courses.

Those persons eligible for scholarship consideration follows:

  • VSEA members;
  • VSEA members’ dependents;
  • VSEA members’ dependent step-child; and
  • VSEA members’ spouses/domestic partners.

The Scholarship Committee will base its decision for the scholarship eligibility on the following criteria:

  • Career goals;
  • Financial need;
  • Abilities and initiative;
  • Life experiences;Class standing (recent graduates); and
  • Community and school involvement.

Scholarship amounts vary each year, ranging from $500 to $2,000. The VSEA Awards and Scholarships Committee reserves the right to determine the amount of each scholarship award, based on available funds.

Please Note: Applications and accompanying documents will not be returned to applicants once submitted.

Deadline: Completed applications and all accompanying data must be received at VSEA Headquarters no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 8, 2019.

Public Hearings Scheduled To Debate State’s FY2020 Budget Proposal

The House and Senate Appropriations Committees have scheduled a series of public hearings to hear how Vermonters feel about the State’s FY2020 budget proposal, which includes the closure of the Salisbury Fish Hatchery and the elimination of 21 yet-to-be-identified AHS positions. VSEA opposes both these ideas. 

The hearing is taking place Monday, February 25. 

VSEA members and retirees interested in letting lawmakers know how you feel about the State’s budget proposal can attend one of the following meetings, closest to you:

The following hearings are from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  

  • Morrisville– People’s Academy High School, Auditorium, top of Copley Avenue 
  • Rutland City – Rutland Public Schools, Longfellow School Building, Board Room 
  • St. Johnsbury – St. Johnsbury House, Main dining room, 1207 Main Street
  • St. Albans City – St. Albans City School, Library, 29 Bellows Street 
  • Winooski– Community College of Vermont, Room 108, 1 Abenaki Way 

The following hearing is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

  •  Springfield– Springfield Town Hall, 96 Main Street, 3rd Floor Conference Room 

To view or print a copy of the State’s proposed budget, go to this link on the Department of Finance and Management’s website.

For more information about the hearings’ format, or to submit written testimony, contact Theresa Utton-Jerman (tutton@leg.state.vt.us ) or Rebecca Buck (rbuck@leg.state.vt.us) or phone 802-828-5767 or toll-free within Vermont at
1-800-322-5616.

New Enrollment Period For VSEA Vision Insurance Program Ends February 28!

February 28, 2019, is the last day for VSEA members to enroll in your union’s popular vision-care program.

Learn more about the vision benefit being offered here!

Waiting List For March VSEA Trip To Foxwoods Casino!

The VSEA Membership Recruitment Committee is advising that there is now a first-come, first-offered waiting list for this return trip to the Foxwoods Casino in March. To add your name to the wait list please contact VSEA Union Representative Bob South by email (bsouth@vsea.org) or phone 802-223-5247.
 
View the full trip details

VSEA
Insurance Benefits!

WIA was asked by VSEA Benefits Administrator, Joanne Woodcock, to include the following in this week’s newsletter:
 

VSEA Insurance Benefits is now making the following Aflac insurance policies available to VSEA members!

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* Certain face amounts may not be available. Underwriting requirements apply. ** Subject to certain conditions and payment of claims is subject to all policy limitations and exclusions and pre-existing conditions. 
This is a brief product overview for illustrative purposes only. Benefits and/or premiums may vary based on the state and benefit option selected. Riders may be available for an additional premium. Policies described herein have limitations and exclusions that may affect benefits payable. For costs and complete details of the coverage, contact your Aflac insurance agent/producer. Individual coverage is underwritten by American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus.  
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Learn more about VSEA Insurance benefits online!

Quote Of
The Week!

 

“My ability to be successful as Governor depends on the ability of the 48,000 people who actually do the hard frontline work every day to be successful as well.”

Newly elected Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, commenting to the Detroit Free Press this week about her commitment to boosting morale and improving working conditions for Michigan state employees.  

 

Upcoming Meetings, Trainings, and Events:

 

Chapter Meetings:

 

  • Chittenden Chapter 
    Thursday, February 21

    5:30 p.m.
    First Unitarian Universalist Church 
    Basement Community Room
    152 pearl Street
    Burlington

    Questions: Contact VSEA Chittenden Chapter President John Davy: davy.john.m@gmail.com

  • White River Junction Chapter 
    Tuesday, February 26

    12:00 p.m.
    WRJ State Office Building
    118 Prospect Street
    Room 120
    White River Junction

    Questions: Contact VSEA Chittenden Chapter President Don Shaw: Don.Shaw@vermont.gov

 

VSEA Organizer
Worksite Meetings:

 

  • Brattleboro DOL
    Tuesday, February 19

    12:00 p.m.
    Old Marlboro Grad Building
    28 Vernon Street
    Suite 212, Second Floor 
    Brattleboro

    Questions: Contact VSEA Brattleboro Chapter President Robin Rieske: robin.rieske@vermont.gov

  • Barre – AOE
    Wednesday, February 20

    12:00 p.m.
    AOE
    219 North Main Street
    Third Floor Conference Room (304) 
    Barre

    Questions: Contact VSEA Organizer Danielle Warner: dwarner@vsea.org

  • Bennington – Vets’ Home
    Thursday, February 21

    Shift Meetings All Day
    Veterans’ Home
    325 North Street
    Crispe Room 
    Bennington

    Questions: Contact VSEA Organizer Danielle Warner: dwarner@vsea.org

 

VSEA "Know Your Rights" Training 

 

  • Department of Public Safety
    Tuesday, February 19

    12:00 p.m. 
    Department of Public Safety HQ
    45 State Drive 
    Waterbury

    Facilitator: VSEA Field Services Director Gretchen Naylor

    Questions: Contact VSEA Union Organizer Danielle Warner: dwarner@vsea.org

 

Points of Interest:

 

Newly Elected Michigan Governor Uses Address To Support State Workers

Earlier this week, the Detroit Free Press previewed newly elected Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s first "State of the State" address, and report that, in it, she plans to talk directly to state workers. 

From a February 12 DFP article:   

[The Governor] will use her first State of the State address to preview her plans to "build a better Michigan," but a significant part of Tuesday’s speech will be devoted to a "sober assessment" of how bad things are in state government, the governor said Monday.

State government workers suffer from low morale and inadequate resources after years of budget restrictions, Whitmer told the Free Press.

Employees are working on clunky and outdated computer systems, she said, despite eight years under Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, a self-described information technology nerd and the former CEO of Gateway Computers.

The resulting problems hurt not just state workers but all Michigan residents through reduced and impaired services, according to the governor and a sometimes blistering six-page report — released exclusively to the Free Press — prepared by "landing teams" Whitmer sent into each state agency to talk with employees in November and December.

Among other problems, the report cites dangers to food safety, reduced access to mental health services, and state police shortages that make it more difficult and time-consuming to solve crimes.

Gov’t Shutdown Exposed The Financial Insecurity Many Federal Workers Live With, But Article Says State & Local Workers Have It Worse

Online website Governing posted a story on February 11 about the financial insecurity and stress experienced by federal workers during the recent shutdown, using the situation to shine a light on the financial insecurity and stress experienced by state and local government workers. 

From the story:

The U.S. median income is $61,000. Roughly a third of federal workers make less than that, and 16 percent make less than $50,000, according to Governing calculations based on data from the Office of Personnel Management.

Nearly half — 47 percent — of people working for cities and counties earn $50,000 or less, according to the Center for State and Local Government Excellence’s estimates based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And about 15 percent of local government workers earn $30,000 or less. State government workers tend to be somewhat higher paid than local workers but still lag behind federal ones: 42 percent have incomes of $50,000 or less; 4 percent earn $30,000 or less.

Of course, state and local government employees’ pay wasn’t affected by the shutdown, but it highlighted the financial sacrifices that they make. Most can take home more money on a monthly basis if they had a similar job in the private sector.

“When you see things happen to others, the natural question is ‘Can this happen to me?’ ‘Am I vulnerable as well?’” says Cris Zamora, the employee assistance and resource coordinator for Milwaukee.

New Warning That Americans Aren’t Saving Enough To Retire

Here’s another person reminding that VSEA members’ and retirees’ defined benefit pension plan is the best retirement plan option–period. 

Former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D – North Dakota) penned a column for CNBC on February 11, titled, "A Looming Retirement Crisis Threatens Us and Future Generations. Here’s How We Can Avoid It" In the piece, Heitkamp sounds the alarm about the large number of Americans who have little to no retirement security.

From the column: 

Economists who argue that there is no retirement income crisis are missing the point. The crisis is not today, it is 20 years in the future.

But the time to act is now, before it’s too late.

Every day, millions of Americans go to their jobs, work hard, and play by the rules to pay the bills and put food on the table each night. But they often struggle to then find any way to save for retirement.
 
Currently, almost half of all American families do not have any retirement savingsThat’s a time bomb waiting to go off, putting families across this country in jeopardy for generations and placing our economy at risk.

The challenges are clear: More than one-third of all private sector workers do not have access to a workplace retirement plan. Projections show that 44 percent of Baby Boomers and Gen Xers risk running short of funds for retirement. And 40 percent of American adults would be unable to come up with $400 for an emergency expense account, without borrowing money or selling a possession.

We face a looming retirement crisis that will impact millions of elderly and soon-to-be elderly Americans, as well as our children and grandchildren who will have to bail out those generations.

Note: Since the private sector opened the floodgates when it comes to phasing out defined benefit pensions for workers in favor of offering employees a defined contribution pension, or 401K, the onus has fallen squarely on the individual worker to invest the funds required to have a secure retirement, instead of having experts invest for the worker. 

In 2018, Labor Strikes Increased by Largest Amount In Last Three Decades

Fortune reports today that "there were at least 20 major work stoppages in the United States involving 485,000 workers, which is the highest increase in striking workers since 1986. Of the groups that walked out, a staggering 90% were from education, healthcare, and social assistance workers such as those in childcare, according to work stoppage data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. By comparison, between 2009 and 2018, those groups otherwise accounted for just half of work stoppages."

Fortune adds that "unlike previous eras, when workers on strike tended to come from sectors such as manufacturing, the 2018 surge in walkout was led by educators demanding better pay and benefits, as well as smaller class sizes and more funding."

Denver Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement After Striking For Three Days

From a 2/15 post to VOX:

More than 2,000 educators, who have been on strike since Monday, said they reached a tentative deal Thursday with the local school district. 

Details are not yet available, but the deal includes an average 11.7 percent pay raise and annual cost of living increases, according to the school district and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association, a labor union representing more than 5,000 educators in Denver public schools. It will also include raises for school support staff. Bus drivers and cafeteria workers may also get a raise, but that’s not part of the official agreement with the teachers union.

It also addresses the teachers’ biggest concern: the need to overhaul the merit-pay system, which relies heavily on annual bonuses that fluctuate from year to year. The new system will place more emphasis on education and training when considering promotions, while keeping some bonuses in place.

This Week:

VSEA’s 2019 State House Day Is February 28! Register Today!

VSEA Mourning The Death Of Castleton University Employee In Tragic Ice-Fishing Accident 

President Bellini Pressing DOC For Data On Status Of Corrections Academy Graduates 

Rep. Welch  Blasts Telecom Execs Over Nation’s Extremely Spotty Cell Phone Coverage. Vermont No Exception.

New Dates Announced For VSEA Legislator Dinner Meetings! 

Reminder: State Employees Who Are Threatened On The Job Should File "eAlert" Form

2019 VSEA Scholarship Application Available Now!

Public Hearings Scheduled To Debate State’s FY2020 Budget Proposal

New Enrollment Period For VSEA Vision Insurance Program Ends February 28!

Waiting List For March VSEA Trip To Foxwoods Casino!

VSEA Insurance Benefits!

 

Upcoming VSEA Meetings, Trainings, and Events:

 

Chapter Meetings:

Chittenden Chapter
Thursday, February 21

White River
Junction Chapter
Tuesday, February 26

VSEA Organizer Worksite Meetings:

Brattleboro DOL
Tuesday, February 19

Upcoming VSEA "Know Your Rights" Training:

Department of
Public Safety
Tuesday, February 19

 

Points of Interest:

 

Newly Elected Michigan Governor Uses Address To Support State Workers

Gov’t Shutdown Exposed The Financial Insecurity Many Federal Workers Live With, But Article Says State & Local Workers Have It Worse

New Warning That Americans Aren’t Saving Enough To Retire

In 2018, Labor Strikes Increased by Largest Amount In Last Three Decades

Denver Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement After Striking For Three Days

 

VSEA Reminders:

 

Updated:
2019 Legislative Session Online Hub

Reminder: 
State Employees Who Are Threatened On The Job Should File "eAlert" Form​

VSEA Membership Drive 2019 Now Underway!​

"Protect Your Pension" Meeting Now On Video​

Told You’re Being Investigated?
Watch This Video!​

Getting Ready To Retire? Retired Already? Join The VSEA Retired Members’ Chapter!

What You Should Know About The Anti-Worker Janus v. AFSCME U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

Bolton Valley Again Offering “Industry Rate” To VSEA Members On 2018-19 All-Access Season Passes​

What Is The VSEA Advantage Program?

 

VSEA Calendar:

February 18
Presidents Day Holiday

February 19
Organizer’s Worksite Meeting 
Brattleboro DOL
Old Marlboro Grad Building
28 Vernon Street
Suite 212, Second Floor 
Brattleboro
12:00 p.m. 

February 19
VSEA Know Your Rights Training
Waterbury
Dept. of Public Safety HQ
45 State Drive
First Floor Lab Conference Room
Waterbury
12:00 p.m.

February 20
Organizer’s Worksite Meeting 
AOE
219 North Main Street
Third Floor Conference Room (304) 
Barre
12:00 p.m.

February 21
Organizer’s Worksite Meeting 
Veterans’ Home
325 North Street
Crispe Room  
Bennington
Shift Meetings All Day!

February 21
Child & Elder Care Committee Meeting
VSEA HQ 
155 State Street
Montpelier
9:00 a.m.  

February 21
Chittenden Chapter Meeting
First Unitarian Universalist Church 
Basement Community Room
152 pearl Street
Burlington
5:30 p.m.  

 

2019 Legislative Session Online Hub

Recently Updated:

View Online!
 

A collection of resources, reports, and tools to help VSEA members navigate the Vermont Legislative Session.

Clicking on the hub’s main link, members and retirees are taken to a page that lists a number of options to click on, including:

The hub will be updated with new information as it becomes available, such as the just-approved VSEA legislative priorities.

 

Reminder: 
State Employees Who Are Threatened On The Job Should File "eAlert" Form

We are reminding members that there is an online form to fill out if you are threatened while at work

Find The State’s “eAlert” Homepage Here
 
Important: Once you land on the eAlert page, you will see an entry labeled “threat” in the menu provided. Click on it and you land on a page with written instructions and fields to complete.
 
In November 2017, the current Secretary of the Administration sent the State’s “Workplace Safety and Security” policy to state employees, and VSEA members are encouraged to read through the different policies, examples and responses, prior to an actual event occurring.

 

VSEA Membership Drive 2019
Now Underway!

Between January 1, 2019, and September 1, 2019, VSEA is calling on all members to become active recruiters—and you might be rewarded for your efforts. Here’s how:

  • Members who recruit two members will receive a Dunkin’ Donuts gift card;
     
  • Members who recruit five new members will receive a VSEA insulated coffee mug; and 
     
  • Members who recruit ten new members will receive a $50 Visa gift card.  

Every time you recruit a new member during the designated period*, your name is entered into a drawing to be conducted at VSEA’s 2019 Annual Meeting. Four names will be pulled at random and winners will receive a check for $300! 
 
Need a quick reference to help with your recruiting? You can view an informational webpage with some recruitment tips and advice here.

* Please be sure the new members you recruit add your name to the "Recruited By" line on their union card or membership application.
 
If you have any questions, or want a list of non-members in your area, please contact VSEA Director of Operations and Organizing Ray Stout by email: rstout@vsea.org

 

"Protect Your Pension" Meeting Now
On Video

Prior to the legislative 2019 session kicking off, VSEA Executive Director Steve Howard was conducting an education tour around the state, talking with VSEA members and retirees about an expected attack on your pension, who is behind it and how to help prevent it from happening. 

If you weren’t able to attend a presentation in your area, VSEA is pleased to now share this link to Steve’s December 2018 St. Albans presentation.

This video is for VSEA members only. To view it you must be logged into your VSEA.org user account. If you do not have a VSEA.org account, please sign up for a free account here.

Watch the presentation online

 

Told You’re Being Investigated? Watch This Video!

In response to requests from members for information about an employee’s rights in investigatory meetings, VSEA’s Communications Department posted a video this week, featuring VSEA activist Robin Rieske talking to members about their rights. 

It is important that every VSEA member knows his or her rights when it comes to union representation in investigatory meetings. Union representation at these meetings is a cornerstone of the labor movement. Your right to representation—as outlined in your contract and, in some cases, labor law—can be complicated.

Please take a few minutes on a break to watch the video, and know that the information being relayed could very well save your job someday. Remember, as a VSEA member, you are entitled to no-cost representation in investigatory meetings that may lead to discipline. Non-members, however, must now pay a rate of $250 to $350 per-hour for the same level of representation!

More: Know Your Union Rights

Not currently a VSEA member?
You can sign up online.

Getting Ready To Retire? Retired Already? Join The VSEA Retired Members’ Chapter!

Long-time VSEA activist and leader Terry Lefebvre asked Council members getting ready to retire to join the VSEA Retirees’ Chapter to continue to be an active and engaged union member, even in retirement. Lefebvre also appealed to Council members to talk up the Chapter to co-workers they know who might be preparing to retire. 
 
With a possible fight looming on retirement security, Lefebvre stressed the importance to build the Chapter to be able to mobilize large numbers of past state workers to protect and defend the benefits they bargained to win over decades.

If you already belong to the Retired Members’ Chapter, a big thanks to you.
 
Learn More Here About The VSEA Retired Members’ Chapter

What You Should Know About The Anti-Worker Janus v. AFSCME U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

Thanks in advance for visiting VSEA’s Janus webpage to ensure you are an informed union member. 
 

 

Bolton Valley Again Offering “Industry Rate” To VSEA Members On 2018-19
All-Access Season Passes

All VSEA members in good standing are eligible to purchase a pass or passes. You can purchase yours today by first contacting VSEA by email at vsea@vsea.org. VSEA will verify your membership status and provide you with VSEA’s code, which you will need to complete your online purchase.

Once you have the required code:

  • Click here;
     
  • Click “Buy Online”;
     
  • In the “Cart View,” click on “Add / Change Guest” to set the pass-holder’s name and information to each pass, then;
     
  • Click “Proceed to Checkout”;
     
  • Enter VSEA’s promotional code and click “Apply Code.” The cart should refresh and reflect your discount.

Pricing:

Pass Type: Pre-April 2 Price/ Post-April 2 Price

Adult (18+): 
$379 / $429

Youth w/Adult
(7-17): 

$159 / $179

Youth (7-17): 
$199 / $239

Senior (65-74): 
$229 / $239

Child (6 and under): $29 / $29

Ski Bum (18-25): $179 / $279

 

What is the VSEA Advantage Program?

Did you know?
The average VSEA member can save hundreds of dollars a year by taking advantage of some of the Members Only benefits offered through their union!

GET EXCLUSIVE OFFERS, DISCOUNTS & MORE

It’s free, just for being a Vermont State Employees’ Association PerksConnect member!

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Questions? Feel free to email vsea@ vsea.org

 

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