healthcare is a human right

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

Warren 4th of July
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.

Warren 4th of July Parade

ParkingDirectionsforJuly4th.docx_.jpg (230.46 KB)Warren 4th of July
Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Healthiness

Where: Warren

When: 8:30 am- Noonish

Why: To spread the message of the Healthcare is a Human Right Campaign and have a really good time while doing it.

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Healthcare as a Human Right in Vermont

APRIL 20: "Healthcare as a Human Right in Vermont"
7:30pm, Tuesday, April 20
Chase Center, Vermont Law School, South Royalton

What will Vermont look like with the human right to healthcare recognized in state law? Come to Vermont Law School to learn about the Healthcare is a Human Right campaign and take part in an open discussion on the potential for affordable, universal healthcare in Vermont. Featuring speakers Dawn Griffis, RN, James Haslam of the Vermont Workers' Center, Marvin Malek, MD, and Sen. Richard McCormack. More speakers TBA.

BIG NEWS: Senate passes S.88 28-2

Important Victory! Vermont Senate Passed S.88!

MONTPELIER - On Wednesday, April 7, the Vermont Senate passed S.88 by an overwhelming majority of 28-2. Passage of this bill by the Senate is a major step toward recognizing the human right to healthcare in Vermont and is an important victory for the "Healthcare Is A Human Right" Campaign. The bill calls for the hiring of consultants to design three health care models, one of which must be a single payer system that is administered by government, publicly financed and decoupled from employment. All three of the models must meet the Healthcare is a Human Right principles of universal access and coverage, be comprehensive and affordable, be transparent in design and must ensure public participation in the design, implementation, evaluation, and accountability. The designs also have to include implementation timelines beginning no later than July, 2012.

May 1st Healthcare Is A Human Right Rally

Healthcare Is A Human Right Rally
MAY 1st, 2010
11am March on the Statehouse
meet at Montpelier City Hall, 39 Main Street

12noon, Massive Rally w/Senator Bernie Sanders

Let's prove that Vermonters want real change. Bring everyone you can.

Need a ride? Can give a ride? Want to help organize?
Call 802-861-4892 or email info @ workerscenter.org

WATCH NEW 10 MIN VIDEO

"If Vermont Leads, The Rest of the Nation Will Follow"

A short film about the Healthcare Is A Human Right Campaign released March 2010.

HEALTH PROVIDERS SAY “VERMONT SHOULD LEAD THE WAY!”: Healthcare Is A Human Right Campaign and Report on Relief Effort in Haiti

DSCF7212_0.JPGMONTPELIER – Over a hundred Vermont union nurses and other healthcare professionals held a press conference calling on Vermont to lead the way in establishing healthcare as a basic public good for all Vermonters at the Statehouse today. The event is part of a growing grassroots campaign called the Healthcare Is A Human Right Campaign, which is coordinated by the Vermont Workers’ Center. There was a live call from Haiti reporting on Vermonters disaster relief efforts as part of the press conference in addition to talking about healthcare in Vermont.

VT UNION NURSES HOLD STATEHOUSE PRESS CONFERENCE:On Relief Effort in Haiti and Healthcare Is A Human Right Campaign in Vermont

**NOTE: INCLUDING VT NURSES CALLING IN TO REPORT FROM HAITI**

WHAT: Press Conference: Live Report from Nurses Haiti Relief Effort and Vermont nurses and health professionals stand up on for Healthcare Is A Human Right.

WHEN: 12noon, Friday, January 29th

WHERE: Cedar Creek Room, Statehouse, Montpelier

Vermont Nurses & Healthcare Providers Say: "Healthcare Is A Human Right!"

Press Conference: Vermont nurses and health professionals stand up on for Healthcare Is A Human Right.
12noon, Friday, January 29th, Statehouse Montpelier

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