OCT 2: One Nation March in Washington DC - GET A SEAT ON THE BUS

Posted 09/01/2010

Working people are frustrated and angered by the inability of lawmakers to stop the massive loss of jobs and decline in living standards, while Republicans-and some Democrats-freely hand over the economy to corporations that are growing richer and more powerful each day.

To help renew the American Dream for everyone, some 200 progressive groups, including the Vermont and national AFL-CIO,Vermont Workers Center - Jobs With Justice, labor and civil rights, environmental, immigrants rights, US Labor Against the War and other peace organizations, have come together in One Nation.

Bernie Sanders will help VT lead the way

Posted 08/31/2010

group-bernie_0.jpgBernie's message was loud and clear at 6 events in the Northeast Kingdom this weekend, he will support us in every way he can to help us win a universal healthcare system for Vermont.

This weekend hundreds of people came out to Bernie Sanders town hall meetings and events in Canaan, Island Pond, Newport, Craftsbury, Barton and Morrisville.

Support Winooski Teachers!

Posted 08/30/2010

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Teachers in Winooski, members of the Vermont NEA, have now entered their third year without a negotiated contract. The 2008-2009 school year ended with imposed working conditions by the school board. In August, the school board voted to impose working conditions again for the 2009-2010 school year and now teachers enter the 2010-2011 school year with no negotiated contract.

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Join Bernie Sanders for Townhall Meetings in the North East Kingdom

Posted 08/11/2010

Bernie Sanders will be doing another tour of town hall meetings at the end of August on the 28th & 29th in Canaan, Island Pond, Newport, Craftsbury Common, Barton, and Morrisville to talk about health care, education, and the economy.

Incredible turnout for Bernie Sanders Events in Southern VT

Posted 08/03/2010

This weekend the Vermont Workers' Center Healthcare is a Human Right Campaign participated in 7 Southern Vermont Town Hall Meetings with Senator Bernie Sanders. Well over 1,000 people participated in the events in Bennington, West Dover, Bellows Falls, Putney, Westminster, Springfield and Woodstock. Local members of the Vermont Workers' Center spoke about the Healthcare is a Human Right Campaign on the panel alongside Bernie at each event.

Healthcare is a Human Right Campaign Marches in Barre Heritage Parade Saturday July 24th

Posted 07/26/2010

Barre Heritage.Float_.fronthalf. 7.24.10_0.jpgAbout 20 members of the Healthcare is a Human Right Campaign marched in the "We're all in the same boat" float through the streets of Barre in the Heritage Parade. Next up for the campaign is a series of events with Bernie Sanders in Southern VT and the Bennington Battle Day Parade. See more info on our calendar.

Healthcare is a Human Right Campaign Rocks Warren Parade on the 4th!

Posted 07/12/2010

warrenparade1_0.jpgThis year, the Vermont Worker’s Center marched in the acclaimed Warren’s 4th of July parade. The parade, whose theme this year was “Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Healthiness”, was a great time to continue to show solidarity and support for the “Healthcare is a Human Right” campaign.

Vermont Workers Center on "Democracy Now!"

Posted 06/23/2010

Democracy Now's Amy Goodman covered the US Social Forum in Detroit and included a quick interview with the Vermont Workers Center, who led the 50-strong Vermont delegation. Watch the video below and read our US Social Forum blog.

March with Healthcare Is a Human Right at the Warren 4th Parade

Posted 06/17/2010

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Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Healthiness

Come support the Healthcare Is A Human Right Campaign at the Warren 4th of July. We will be marching with our "WE ARE ALL IN THE SAME BOAT" float and wearing our red t-shirts. The more people we have marching with us, the better. So come join us. Invite your family, friends, or anyone who is interested in the campaign. All are welcome, including dogs.

Rutland Herald Editorial: "Douglas, do no harm"

Posted 06/08/2010

Vermont can make significant progress on health care next year as long as Gov. James Douglas allows efforts initiated this year to move forward. In 2011, he will no longer be governor, and it would be a serious disappointment if he were to cast his shadow forward into next year by vetoing the health care bill passed by the Legislature this year.

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