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UVM Staff Picket as Contract Expires | Burlington News
UVM Medical Center’s support staff hit the picket line as expired contracts stalled negotiations, escalating tension over pay, staffing, and benefits — with union leaders wielding newfound leverage. The hospital insists it’s still negotiating but faces a $43 million deficit next year, part of a $300 million shortfall over three years. While acknowledging financial strain, hospital leadership vows to keep staffing levels high for patient care — a challenge echoed by state health officials nationwide. With no bargaining dates set, both sides are working with a federal mediator, but union…
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