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State union wins boost in pay grade for court workers
After a lengthy negotiation, several classes of employees in Vermont courts will get a pay raise.
The agreement is the result of negotiations between judiciary management and the judiciary unit of the Vermont State Employees’ Association.
The question of payment for court workers stalled contract talks between the union and the judiciary. The union reported that court staff are overburdened and underpaid to an extent that many rely on side jobs and public assistance.
Under the reclassification, wages for docket clerks, court officers and courtroom operators will be increased by two pay grades.
Read more: https://vtdigger.org/2017/03/15/state-union-wins-boost-pay-grade-court-workers/
