"This victory alone is not the change we seek — it is only the chance for us to make that change ... It cannot happen without you."
—President-elect Barack Obama, Nov 4, 2008

"We should not be naive about the fierce opposition we will face from the big-money interests who want to maintain the status quo — whether it's the economy, health care, energy, the military industrial complex, etc. We can win, however, if people stand together and stay engaged in the political process."
—Senator Bernie Sanders, Nov 6, 2008

Get Involved!

At the Vermont Workers' Center, we believe that social change comes from below, from working people and community members coming together to demand justice from those in power. The promise of this election can only be made good by people organizing at the grassroots. We must not let the momentum for a different future slow now that the elections are over. Below are some upcoming ways for you, your friends, and family to take part in this exciting moment:

  1. Declare 'Healthcare is a Human Right' by getting involved in our statewide Healthcare Is a Human Right campaign. To get involved, email healthcare [at] workerscenter [dot] org.
  2. In Burlington, the Workers' Center is coordinating a Healthy Homes Campaign, organizing tenants to demand safe, healthy and affordable housing. Watch a video about this project. To get involved, email healthyhomes [at] workerscenter [dot] org.
  3. Volunteer with the Workers' Rights Hotline. The hotline answers questions from Vermonters about their rights at work and is a completely volunteer-driven operation. To get involved, email hotline [at] workerscenter [dot] org.
  4. Volunteer with the Vermont Workers' Center or stop by during our new office hours. We are at 294 North Winooski Avenue in Burlington (Map) and our office hours are:
    9am-noon Monday, Wednesday, Friday
    2pm-5pm Tuesday, Thursday
  5. Join our Rapid-Response Email Network.
  6. Support our work financially by donating or, better yet, becoming a monthly sustainer.