Upcoming Events/Solidarity Actions

Hospice United Honk and Wave
Saturday, December 20th, 1-2 pm
40 IDX Drive, South Burlington


Black Cap Coffee Strike

Black Cap Coffee Burlington workers have been on Strike since December 6th. Three things you can do to support them:

  1. Sign the boycott pledge
  2. Contribute to the solidarity fund 
  3. Come to a picket line. If your union would like to adopt a day to take charge of the picket line, contact Cas Myers: 941-224-1860

VSEA Return to Commute

VSEA is continuing to push back against Gov. Scott’s return to commute order. You can support by contacting your legislators to request a review of return-to-commute costs from State Auditor Doug Hoffer and to press the Scott administration for answers on things like new leases: Tell your legislator to take action. Stand with state employees.


AFT Debt Survey

Workers are being crushed by the soaring costs of basics like housing, healthcare, child care and college. Two-thirds of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck—and our members are not immune; they are feeling this pressure too. Every trip to the grocery store, every prescription filled and every rent payment is a reminder that the economy isn’t working for working people.

 

Just as we did when we first tackled student debt, we’re starting by listening. This short survey will take only a few minutes and will help us identify the most urgent affordability issues to address first. Your answers will help us do the work that will make a real difference in your everyday life.


Save the Date- AFT Vermont Lobby Day
February 26th, 2026
10 am- 4 pm lobby day; 4 pm-6 pm legislative reception
Vermont State House, Room 11
Registration

AFT Vermont Locals in Action!
United Academics Pay Discrepancy Win!

For Academic Year 2024-2025, three faculty in UVM’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences who had been paid below the minimum salary for their rank. The underpayments ranged from (roughly) $500 to $3,500 for the year. 

For Academic Year 2025-2026 (the current fiscal year), there were again three faculty in CNHS who are being paid below the minimum salary for their rank.  The underpayments ranged from (roughly) $900 to $11,500 for the year. 

Joe Kurdle, UA Treasurer with a keen financial eye, noticed these discrepancies, and brought it to the attention of UAs Contract Administration Committee. Ingird Nelson brought this issue up in UAs regular Labor Management meetings and after review from the Administration, this discrepancy was rectified and the members will be paid in full!

Healthcare News

Brattleboro hospital’s chief financial officer exits amid projected $14.5M shortfall
VTDigger, by Kevin O’Connor
December 15th, 2025

Regulators will allow Northwestern Medical Center to increase revenues — but not prices
Vermont Public, by Lola Duffort
December 17th, 2025 

Vt. delegation expresses concern over potential lapse in health care coverage
WCAX, by Calvin Cutler
December 17th 2025

Other News

Scott administration pitches $75 million buydown to help offset property tax spike
VTDigger, by Ethan Weinstein
December 17th, 2025 

Governor pitches Vermont lawmakers on plan to avert 11.9% property tax hike
Vermont Public, by Peter Hirschfeld
December 17th, 2025 

Winooski school threatened after flying Somali flag in response to Trump 'garbage' slur
Vermont Public, by Amanda Swinhart and Mark Scolforo
December 12th, 2025

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Burlington, VT 05401

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