Member Action Team (MAT)
What you need to know
Protecting our Patients, our Profession, and our Communities Member Action Team leaders (MATs) are responsible for communicating and working with approximately ten (10) colleagues on a regular basis.
Sign up to become a MAT Leader HERE.
Being a MAT Leader means that you commit to:
Organize and communicate with a group of ten (10) colleagues to participate in VFNHP activities
Do weekly check-ins with your ten (10) colleagues, identify issues or potential grievances, and develop a plan to address them with VFNHP Leadership and staff
Participate in Union-wide campaigns that protect our patients, profession, and community, including contract negotiations, legislative initiatives, and new member outreach
Distribute Union newsletters, flyers, surveys, and other information
Support the Goals, Values, and Principles of OUR UNION
VFHNP Commitment to MAT Leaders
One on one support by assigned Union officer and staff
Recognized advisory role to Union Executive Board
Weekly Updates
Specialized Trainings—contract, professional practice, other
How to become a MAT Leader
STEP 1
Speak with your Chief Steward, staff, or call office at 802.871.5209
STEP 2
Using a MAT leader form, identify 7-15 colleagues with whom you are already in regular contact
STEP 3
Reach out to these colleagues, let them know you are their point of contact, and make sure you have their updated contact information
VFNHP MAT Structure
MATs are responsible for communicating and working with approximately 10 colleagues on a regular basis.
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2022 VFNHP Nurse Bargaining Platform
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