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Rutland Healthcare is a Human Right Organizing Committee Marches in Halloween Parade

Though it was raining hard, the parade was a huge success. Read more and see photos including the Insurance Company CEO Vampires: http://workerscenter.org/node/155

NOV. 3 - Caledonia County People's Forum on Healthcare-Tomorrow!
7:00pm, Tuesday, Nov 3, Danville School, 148 Peacham Road, Danville, Vermont
This forum with local state legislators will explore the how Vermont can establish healthcare as a basic human right and win single-payer healthcare in 2010. It is being organized by the Caledonia County Organizing Committee of the Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign, a project of the Vermont Workers' Center that seeks to change what is politically possible in healthcare reform efforts through grassroots organizing. Link to press release:

http://workerscenter.org/node/140

UI Public Hearing Alert: Out-of-work Vermonters are under attack.
Governor Douglas is proposing to slash unemployment benefits for Vermonters. Come stand up for working Vermonters and their families! Come stand with others to show lawmakers that now is not the time to take millions of dollars out of the pockets of Vermonters who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.

What: Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Study Committee Public Hearing
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Room 11, State House
How: Those interested in testifying should register with their name, town, and affiliation (if representing anyone other than themselves), by emailing rlevin@leg.state.vt.us, or calling (802) 828-2253.

Urgent Action on Federal Legislation on Single Payer
Click here for more information: http://www.workerscenter.org/node/156

Nov 15 People's Forum on Healthcare: Franklin and Grand Isle County
4pm, Sunday, November 15 Franklin County Senior Center, 75 Messenger St, St. Albans This forum with local state legislators will explore the how Vermont can establish healthcare as a basic human right and win single-payer healthcare in 2010. It is being organized by the Franklin/Grand Isle County Organizing Committee of the Healthcare Is a Human Right Campaign, a project of the Vermont Workers' Center that seeks to change what is politically possible in healthcare reform efforts through grassroots organizing. If you want to help plan this forum contact kate@workerscenter.org

2009 Vermont Workers Center Conference: Turning Crisis into Opportunity

December 5th 2009
UVM Davis Center, Burlington

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Please let us know if you are planning to attend any of these upcoming events:

Nov. 4 Wednesday in Middlebury.
Come hear a presentation by Professor John Seavey of the University of New Hampshire on the Canadian Health Care System.; Addison County Counseling Service Conference Room - Catamount Park, Middlebury. Contact (802) 462-2872 or ajross@shoreham.net. Sponsored by Addison County for Single Payer.

Nov. 6th Friday Peace & Justice Center Annual Meeting and Evening with Paul Kivel
Where: The Film House, Main Street Landing,60 Lake Street, Burlington
6:00 - Hors doeuvre and refreshments
6:30 - Annual Meeting
7:30 - Paul Kivel: Democracy: Who Benefits, Who Pays and Who Really Decides

Nov. 10 Single Payer 4VT "How do we get there from here?"
What: An event sponsored by the Orange and Windsor County Working Group for Single Payer
When: November 10th, 2009 7 p.m.
Where: Hotel Coolidge, Down Town White River Junction.

Nov. 11 "How Vermont Can Lead The Country & Make Healthcare A Basic Human Right"
What: Talk by James Haslam, Director, Vermont Workers' Center Sponsored by the Women's & Gender Studies Program-Chellis House
When: Wednesday, November 11, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Library 201, Middlebury College

Nov. 14 Addison County Healthcare Is A Human Right Gathering
What: A gathering to learn more about this grassroots organizing campaign
When: November 14th, 2009 5 p.m.
Where: American Flatbread at the Marbleworks in Middlebury.
Read more: http://www.workerscenter.org/node/160

"How Vermont Can Lead The Country & Why We Need Single-payer Healthcare Now!"
What: A panel discussion
When: 7pm, Thursday, November 19
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church, 108 School Street, Bennington
Who: Panelists include Dr. Marvin Malek of Vermont Healthcare For All, Phil Fiermonte of Senator Bernie Sanders Office, and James Haslam from the Vermont Workers' Center. This event is sponsored by the Bennington County Organizing Committee of the Healthcare Is A Human Right Campaign, a statewide grassroots organizing campaign coordinated by the Vermont Workers' Center. Background info see www.workerscenter.org/healthcare

More info: Contact Charlie Murphy at(802) 447-7119 or email chajan@comcast.net