Tag: Labor rights
School Support Staff Push for Unemployment Eligibility
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School support staff, including bus drivers, paraeducators, and cafeteria workers, are advocating for unemployment eligibility benefits in Vermont. Jim Johnson, a veteran school bus...
Supporting Migrant Farmworkers and Dairy Farms: A Collaborative Approach
Dan Baker, an associate professor emeritus at the University of Vermont with over two decades of experience working with migrant farmworkers, sheds light on...
Immigrant Workers Protest Job and Housing Loss – VTDigger
Immigrant Workers Struggle Against Job and Housing LossA group of ten immigrant workers, employed at Lamell Lumber Corporation in Essex Junction, Vermont, took a...
Northwestern Medical Center Nurses Union Formation Vote – VTDigger
Northwestern Medical Center Nurses Vote to UnionizeIn a landmark decision on June 21, 2021, the dedicated registered nurses of Northwestern Medical Center in St....
Migrant Workers’ Impact on Vermont Housing Violations: A Revealing Analysis
Migrants' Impact on Vermont Construction SectorIn a shocking revelation, Vermont Construction Company has been fined twice recently for operating unsafe dormitory-style housing in commercial...