Upcoming Events/Solidarity Actions


Barre Solidarity School
Saturday, May 30th starts at 9am @ Old Labor Hall - 46 Granite St., Barre 
RSVP/More details can be found here!

Workshops On:
Organizing a Union!
Building Shop Floor Power!!
Bargaining To Win!!!
Becoming Strike Ready!!!!

A message from our newly-organized friends at Healthy Living Workers United: 

Hello!

We are workers at Healthy Living Market fighting for fair wages, better working conditions, and a real voice on the job! Despite the owners’ attempts to stop us, we won our union election in a landslide victory on May 1st. Now, Healthy Living is trying to overturn the democratic results of that election and force a re-run vote. But we are standing strong. We won our election on May Day, and now we are fighting for a fair contract by Labor Day.

Please sign this petition to support our fight for dignity, respect, and a fair contract.

Sign here!
AFT Vermont Locals in Action!

PFNHP successfully grieved a drastic reduction in pay imposed on a bargaining unit member moving to a new shift and position. They have had their pay restored to the appropriate level and step for their experience after a fruitful Step One meeting! 

AFT Vermont in the News

Protesters rally for CVMC hospital worker detained by ICE
WCAX, by Tia Trudgeon

Healthcare News

Vermont rejected the federal government’s vaccine rollbacks. But doctors are still seeing their impact.
VTDigger, by Olivia Gieger

Lawmakers attempt to reorganize supports for unhoused Vermonters while limiting motel use
VT Public, By Carly Berlin

Higher Education News

Vermont joins lawsuit over new student loan limits on certain nursing and healthcare degrees
VT Public, By Cory Turner 

Other Union News


Burlington daycare could reopen next week after state-guided reset 
WCAX, By Lucy Caile

Healthy Living Challenges Union Election Results
Seven Days, by Aaron Calvin

Other News

Study Says Building More Homes in Burlington Won’t Lower Costs
Seven Days, by Tracy Brannstrom
April 28th, 2026

Swanton Electric seeks 30% rate hike from state regulators
Vermont Public, by Abagael Giles
May 12th, 2026

Inflation report highlights rising costs, gas prices amid Iran War
NBC 5, by Amy Wu

REPORT: Despite growth, Vermont’s lowest wages aren’t livable
Public Assets Institute
May 6th, 2026 

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