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Vermont's Office Return Mandate Sparks Union Concerns

1/3/2026

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  • Vermont Governor Phil Scott's mandate requires state workers to return to the office three days a week, drawing union concerns about staff losses.
  • Retirements rose slightly.
  • Exemption requests caused confusion, with 40 of 500 approved by mid-December.
  • The Labor Relations Board will hold a hearing in February.
  • The administration reports a rise in job applicants due to competitive benefits.