Healthcare Is A Human Right Campaign
Vermont AFL-CIO
Vermont Workers’ Center
Vermont Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals Local 5221
United Electrical Workers Northeast Region
“Governor Should Prioritize Workers’ Health over Industry Interests”
This VWC bill calls for integrating public participation and needs assessments in the state budget process.
This statement was delivered to members of the Vermont Senate and House Appropriations Committees at the February 11, 2013 Budget Hearings held at 15 VT Interactive TV sites throughout the state.
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Dignity For All: Put People First Statement for a People’s Budget
As people across the United States and world commemorate International Human Rights Day today, the Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign is releasing a financing plan for Vermont’s new universal healthcare system ahead of the Governor’s presentation of financing options in January. The detailed proposal puts forward a revenue plan that will ensure healthcare is paid for equitably, which is required by Act 48, Vermont’s universal healthcare law.
Re-Envisioning State Budget & Revenue Policy
Addressing people’s needs and rights through strengthening democracy
Put People First: People's Budget Campaign, December 2012
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Date: October 16, 2012
Contact: Avery Book, avery@workerscenter.org, 802-343-7565, Vermont Workers' Center
See website: www.workerscenter.org
Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign
Detailed standards for the equitable financing of Green Mountain Care
October 2012
Vermont’s universal healthcare law, Act 48, provides a clear framework for designing and implementing our new public healthcare system, Green Mountain Care (GMC). It requires that GMC must be publicly financed, with sufficient funds to ensure universal access to comprehensive and appropriate care for all, and that this financing must be shared equitably.
Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign
Statement on equitable healthcare financing
October 15, 2012
ACA Supreme Court Challenge Talking Points- 3/26/12
What is happening with the federal health reform law in the Supreme Court?