media release

“Healthcare System Transition Will Follow Human Rights Principles”

First Day of Work for Green Mountain Care Board

MONTPELIER, VT - The Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign has released a statement (see: www.workerscenter.org/gmcboardstatement), signed by campaign leaders from every corner of the state, reminding Vermonters of the purpose and principles guiding the Green Mountain Care board, which begins its work today to transition Vermont toward a unified, universal healthcare system intended to provide healthcare as a public good.

Providers Show Overwhelming Support For Universal Healthcare

Public Senate Hearing Shows Overwhelming Support For Universal Healthcare

Vermont Takes Step Towards Making Healthcare a Human Right

Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign welcomes passage of universal healthcare bill (H. 202) by Vermont House

Montpelier, VT -- Statehouse -- On Thursday, March 24, members of the grassroots Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign cheered on as the Vermont House of Representatives voted 92 - 49 to pass the universal healthcare bill, H.202. The House bill passed as a result of thousands of Vermonters speaking out and demanding that healthcare be treated as a human right and provided as a public good.

New campaign calls for state budget to put people’s rights and needs first

Vermont Workers’ Center launches Put People First! The People’s Budget Campaign

VT UNIONS CALL FOR VERMONT TO LEAD THE WAY ON HEALTHCARE

Announce Mobilization to Ensure Legislature’s Healthcare Bill Establishes Quality Healthcare For All Vermonters

WHAT: Statehouse press conference with leaders representing over a dozen Vermont labor unions join Healthcare Is A Human Right Campaign to push forward for a universal healthcare system.

WHEN: 12pm, Friday, February 25th

WHERE: Cedar Creek Room, Statehouse, Montpelier

Campaign Begins Assessment Based on Human Rights Standards and Announces Call To Action: “Vermont, Stand Up, Stand Together!”

The Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign Releases Comments on Dr. Hsiao’s Report

Dr. Hsaio Confirms Vermont Healthcare System Broken and True Change Is Possible--Analysis of Draft Report by Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign to Follow