Looking Ahead to 2012
A message from United Professions AFT Vermont President Ben Johnson about the accomplishments of our Union in 2011 and our goals in 2012.
Over 500 Participate in State College Rallies
Over 500 faculty, staff and students turned out for the “Higher Education Funding” rallies at Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon and Vermont Tech on October 20th! At least 500 signed petitions in support of “Better Funding for the State Colleges and we had great media coverage.
Nurses Rank at the Top for Honesty and Ethics for the 11th Year in a Row
Nurses are held in high regard. Gallup's Annual Honesty and Ethics Poll Shows Nurses are again at the top for the 11th year in a row!
United Professions Rally at First Day of the Vermont Legislature
United Professions joined with the Vermont Workers' Center and several other organizations for the first day of the Vermont legislature to advocate for Healthcare as a Human Right. Mari Cordes, President of the Vermont Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals was the MC for the event.
Vermont Medical Team Visits Haiti
Vermont Medical Team Visits Haiti
To Plan Mission for New, Permanent Union-Run Clinic
A team of medical professionals from Vermont traveled to Haiti on Wednesday, July 27 to gather information on the healthcare needs in order to establish a union-run clinic and provide healthcare skills training, in collaboration with the global union federation, Public Services International (PSI) and its affiliate in Haiti, the Confederation of Workers in the Public and Private Sectors.
May 1st Healthcare is a Human Right Rally is a Huge Success
United Professions AFT VT Members at May 1st Healthcare is a Human Right Rally
United Professions AFT VT was the largest contingent at the May 1st Healthcare is a Human Right march and rally. Thousands of Vermonters converged on the statehouse on May 1st in a demonstration to show that Vermont should be the first state to demand healthcare as a human right.