Political Action

AFT Vermont members were deeply engaged in the 2025 Legislative Session — from securing funding for Vermont State University to calling on Gov. Scott to speak up for Medicaid.

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AFT Vermont in the State House

Dee Graham, E-Board member of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England United, at a rally for healthcare and housing.
Heather Bauman, AFT Vermont VP for Healthcare, unveiling an initiative to forgive medical debt for thousands of Vermont residents.
Deb Snell, President of Vermont Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals, announcing a bill to cap hospital CEO pay.
Nicole DiVita, President for Healthcare of AFT Vermont, speaking at the launch of Vermont Health Care 911.
UVM Staff United leaders at the AFT Vermont 2025 Legislative Action Day
Ellen Kaye, Co-President of UVM Staff United, testifying on removing the ban on striking for public higher education employees.
Finn Yarbrough, VP of Porter Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals, testifying in favor of adding the right to collectively bargain to the Vermont State Constitution.
Melissa Lavallee, Secretary of UVM Medical Center Support Staff United, speaking at the Migrant Justice May Day rally in Williston.
Sebastion Lury, President for Higher Ed of AFT Vermont, speaking at the AFL-CIO May Day rally in Montpelier.