OpEd: Vermont should aim higher than universal primary care
Note: This OpEd by high school teacher and Washington resident Tevye Kelman was published in VT Digger.
Strong support for Act 48 at public hearing on healthcare access
On Tuesday, January 23rd, over 150 people braved the freezing rain and came to speak out at a public hearing on access to healthcare.
Supporters of the Health Care is a Human Right Campaign called on members of the House Healthcare and Senate Health and Welfare Committees to move forward with full implementation of Act 48.
OpEd: Healthcare solutions must address root causes of crisis
NOTE: This OpEd by VWC president Ellen Schwartz has so far run in the St.
VWC hiring field organizers
Organizational Overview
The Vermont Workers’ Center (VWC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation founded in 1998 as a membership organization. The VWC organizes for economic and social justice in Vermont.
Looking ahead from the 2017 Membership Assembly
On Saturday, November 11, the Vermont Workers Center held its annual Membership Assembly. Fifty-five members gathered at the Old Labor Hall in Barre to attend to organizational business and plan for the year ahead.
Letter to the Editor: Healthcare is a Human Right
Originally published in the Vermont Commons.
Consider anyone you have cared about — a friend, family member, co-worker, neighbor — who has had or will face a life-threatening illness.
RELEASE: Healthcare is a Human Right Campaign responds to decision on Vermont Health Connect rates
Photo: UVM Medical Center nurse and union member Maggie Belensz testifies on July 20th at the Green Mountain Care Board.
For Immediate Release: 10 August 2017
Contact: Keith Brunner, 802.363.9615
Healthcare is a Human Right Campaign responds to decision on Vermont Health Connect rates
RELEASE: Healthcare is a Human Right Campaign condemns proposed rate hikes, calls for Act 48
For Immediate Release: 20 July 2017
Contact: Keith Brunner, 802-363-9615
Healthcare is a Human Right Campaign condemns proposed rate hikes, calls for Act 48
Montpelier - Today over thirty people attended a public forum held by the Green Mountain Care Board to oppose proposed health insurance rate hikes.
VWC stands in solidarity with Vermont's teachers.
Remarks by VWC president Ellen Schwartz at 6/8 Brattleboro rally to support Vermont's teachers. Photo credit: Ann Braden