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Decisions, Decisions

Posted on | November 8, 2012 | No Comments

A few things you should know:
Next week’s election contains one pretty clear question.
Do you want to be represented by University Staff Union-NEA?     Yes or No.
But what are the implications if NO wins? You may have heard that it could be “years” before an election happens again. But the truth is…
If NO is the resulting majority in the election next week, any union can file a petition for an election with a proper showing of signed cards (demonstrating >30% support) as soon as next September, or thereafter.
United Staff is prepared for that outcome and looks forward to an even stronger organization after the election.
You can be sure that, if NO is the prevailing vote in the election next week, United Staff will be ready to move, organizing a strong, local independent union with more support and backing then we have ever had before. We have been approached by an organization that has been watching the good work we all have done over the past number of years and they are very interested in supporting United Staff. What this might look like is still under discussion, but we are excited and optimistic about the possibilities.
United Staff is incredibly proud of the community building, education and outreach over the past many years with the clerical, technical and specialized staff and across the university community in all of Vermont, New York and NH.
United Staff, as an organization, will remain impartial in the run-off election. We will, as always, make ourselves available to answer questions, but any opinions expressed are those of the individual staff member and are not intended to represent United Staff as a whole.
If you have questions, or want some clarification- Call US!
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And what else is going on with US?
We are actively signing cards with the professional staff!
If you know professional staff who would like to be part of a strong, independent local union- send them our way!
Have any questions about next week’s election, what it means to vote yes or no, or the benefits of being independent?
Email US/ Call US: 802-338-6052
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United Staff challenges the election

Posted on | October 4, 2012 | No Comments

United Staff has officially filed to challenge the election that was held on September 18 and 19. We filed the challenge based on principle and precedent. This challenge represents an effort to advocate for those whose voices were not accurately reflected in the election two weeks ago. It is also an effort to correct a flawed design of a ballot that we just might see again in the next year. Therefore the outcome of this challenge may make future labor elections in Vermont a little better.
This action reflects what United Staff has said we would do all along and why we have worked so hard to this day. United Staff is here to advocate for the “not-yet represented staff” at UVM on a fruitful path to change that label to “represented staff.” We will continue to act with integrity and follow our hearts and our guts to do what is right, not necessarily what is easy.
Read the challenge here.
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Historic Election Results Are In!

Posted on | September 20, 2012 | No Comments

As you know, an historic election for the clerical, technical and specialized staff took place over the past two days in the Marsh Lounge in Billings.

A total of 617 ballots were cast and here is how the votes were tallied:

Unofficial Election Results

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Question 1 (paraphrased):

Do you want to be included in a bargaining unit with this group of staff?

Yes: 339


No: 278

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Question 2 (paraphrased):

Which union would you prefer to represent you?

United Staff: 168


University Staff Union-NEA: 183


Neither: 260

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Any party may challenge the election results within the next 10 business days. If there is no challenge, the results will be official after that waiting period.

“Neither” and “University Staff Union-NEA”, as the top two vote-getters, will be on a run-off ballot, election date to be determined.

The ballot will ask whether the voter wishes to be represented by University Staff Union-NEA. Their choice will be Yes or No.

United Staff is incredibly proud of the community building, education and outreach over the past many years with the clerical, technical and specialized staff. With a membership made up entirely of UVM staff volunteers and the good work of a part-time organizer, we came within 15 votes of an affiliate of the largest union in the nation.

United Staff, as an organization, will remain impartial in the run-off election. We will, as always, make ourselves available to answer questions, but any opinions expressed are those of the individual staff member and are not intended to represent United Staff as a whole.

And if you know professional staff who would like to be part of a strong independent local union- send them our way! We are signing cards with the professional staff!

Have any questions about the election, the runoff election or the benefits of being independent?

Email US/ Call US: 802-338-6052

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Category: United Staff Public Statements

United Academics Encourages UVM Staff to Vote in Upcoming Election

Posted on | September 11, 2012 | No Comments

Dear Colleagues in United Academics:

The Executive Council of United Academics approved the following statement on August 31. We encourage you to discuss the unionization drive and upcoming election with your UVM staff friends and coworkers.


United Academics Supports Staff Unionization at UVM

Unionization has made the University of Vermont a better place.

It has brought transparency to many facets of our workplace environment and given employees an active role in creating the terms and conditions of their employment. Those who are unionized operate under collective bargaining agreements—with the emphasis on the word agreement, rather than directives from above.

United Academics, the faculty union at UVM, applauds the diligent work of University Staff Union-NEA and United Staff to reach out to staff personnel and engage in the difficult task of organizing. We urge all eligible employees to vote on September 18 and 19. This is a chance to take more control over your professional life.

United Academics looks forward to working with another strong union that has the resources and commitment to be an effective advocate for employee rights at UVM.

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Election Day!

Posted on | August 7, 2012 | No Comments

Our union election for Clerical, Technical, and Specialized staff has been scheduled. Please mark your calendar and make sure you vote for your UVM staff union!

Elections will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 18 and 19, 7:30am-5:30pm in Billings Marsh Lounge.

Vote United! Vote for Staff! Vote United Staff for your independent staff union at UVM!

For more information please read the VLRB’s Election Order or contact US.

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