Out-of-state union vies to represent Vermont corrections workers

An out-of-state union is vying to represent Vermont Department of Corrections staff.

The National Correctional Employees Union filed a petition with the Vermont Labor Relations Board on Thursday requesting an election. In its filing, the union reported more than 30% of unionized Vermont correctional staff had shown a desire to be represented by the new union.

The labor relations board will need to verify that claim and would then schedule an election. To change unions, a majority of the corrections unit would need to vote to make the switch.

This isn’t the first time an out-of-state union has attempted to usurp the Vermont State Employees’ Association by seeking to represent Vermont’s prison and parole workers. In 2021, the New England Police Benevolent Association filed a similar petit