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Stop The Cuts: March and Rally For Our Patients 12/05/2024

From the organizers:

On November 14th, UVM Health Network announced devastating cuts to dialysis, primary care, mental health, and more.

Join healthcare workers from across UVM Health Network to demand CEO Sunny Eappen stop the cuts and ensure our communities get the healthcare we need.

Organized by the Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, AFT Vermont, and the UVMMC United Support Staff.

UVMMC Union Demonstration 07/29/2023

From the organizer:

Management's response to our union's proposal for livable wages is unacceptable. Join us in calling on the leadership of UVMMC and the UVM Health Network to take action for Support Staff and Techs, and to take care of us so that we can take care of our patients and community.

Burlington Progressives TV: Patient Safety and Livable Wages: The Campaign by UVM Medical Center Support Staff United for a Fair Contract 06/29/2023

From Burlington Progressives TV:

Host Gene Bergman chats with Jacob Berkowitz, Staffing Office Specialist and Support Staff United Bargaining Team Member; Lou Levesque, Patient Service Specialist and Support Staff United Bargaining Team Member; and Heather Bauman, Phlebotomist and Support Staff United Bargaining Team Member.

Progressives have consistently supported the rights and interests of workers and their unions. In January, 2023, 2300 support staff at the UVM Medical Center won a union election in an 86% landslide. They are now in negotiations with the administration for a first contract. Their priorities include Patient and Worker Safety, addressing Short Staffing, and Livable Wages for All. We hear from 3 members of the bargaining team.

UVM Staff Contract Negotiations Solidarity Protest 04/27/2022

Neighborhood Media Interns interview students protesting in solidarity for UVM staff demanding a livable, equitable wage.

For more info: www.uvmstaffunited.org

UVM Medical Center Nurses March & Rally 05/12/2018

The 1,800 nurses at UVM Medical Center are currently engaged in negotiations to improve staffing, pay, and working conditions.

On Saturday, May 12th, the nurses' union held a march and rally in Burlington for safe staffing and a fair contract.

The march and rally were recorded by community producer Margaret Harrington.

CCTA - When We Fight, We Win! 05/08/2014

Lessons from the Bus Drivers' Victory and Next Steps Building a Work with Dignity Movement

After CCTA bus drivers stood up to win better work conditions with a historic 18 day strike, many of us are asking what's next for this growing statewide movement for work with dignity. Come together with your community for a very special evening as we celebrate a resounding victory and plan the road ahead.

UVM Faculty Union 12/10/2004

UVM Faculty Union Press Conference

Faculty Union Wants UVM to Invest in People, Not Just Buildings

Intnl. Assoc. of Machinists- "Working in America" 02/05/2001

Working in America, presented for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, presented by the Pulitzer winner in 1985, Stud Terkel bring the history of The Unions in the US.

WOMEN'S UNION, JOAN SMITH 07/29/1992

Channel 17 Live Show

Lauren-Glenn Davitian hosts Joan Smith and the Women's Union and discuss Social Issues

WOMEN'S UNION 07/22/1992

Channel 17 Live Show

Women's Union answers calls from the community

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