University Staff Union-NEA Files for Election of UVM Workers
News Release May 9, 2012 Contact Michele Patenaude 802.862.4085 michelep@sover.net Darren Allen 802.223.6375 (o) 802.839.8618 (c) dallen@vtnea.org University Staff Union-NEA Files for Election of UVM Workers After Labor Board Defines Potential Unit BURLINGTON – University Staff Union-NEA today will file a petition with the Vermont Labor Relations Board in its efforts to secure a union election [...]
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