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Governor's Forum to be March 20th

Please Note the New Date!

With a crowded and changing field of contenders for Governor, the SEBAC unions have invited all of the potential candidates, both Democratic and Republican, to speak to union members and answer our questions. You are invited to interview the candidates for Governor; so far, six candidates have agreed to attend.The forum will be on Saturday March 20, 10 AM to 1 PM (lunch provided), at the Webster Hill Elementary School in West Hartford.

Got Ideas for Improving State Government?

SEBAC is seeking your suggestions for increasing government efficiency, improving the delivery of services, and saving taxpayers money. Take their very short web survey and share your "Innovations & Efficiencies Proposals".

AACC Summary of Obama's Budget

The American Association of Community Colleges says President Obama's FY 2011 budget contains many proposals of great interest to community colleges and their students, with some key program increases. Read the AACC Summary.

SEBAC: "Let's Put CT Back to Work!"

SEBAC, the coalition of state employee unions, is putting the focus on the state's economic recovery, specifically on job protection and job creation.
> State Workers on Gov. Rell's Budget Proposals (Feb. 3)
> SEBAC's 18-point Plan for Getting CT Back to Work (Jan. 28)
> "Let's Work Together to Put Connecticut Back to Work" (Jan. 28)
> Focus on "Jobs, Jobs, Jobs" (Jan. 27)
> Response to  Comments on State Worker Concessions (Jan. 20)
> "Workers Have Given Back" 4C's President Steve Cohen's Letter to the Editor (Dec. 23)

SEBAC Agreements on Health and Pension

New to the Web. SEBAC has recently provided links to the most important agreements affecting state employees' health and pension benefits.

Unions to Bargain Over Merit Pay

When Chancellor Marc Herzog notified the union Presidents of his intention to cancel Merit Awards for both the 2008-09 and 2009-10 academic years, the three professional unions demanded impact bargaining. The unions said the action was a unilateral change in a condition of employment and thus a mandatory subject of bargaining. The Board of Trustees has agreed to bargain with the union coalition. The process will begin mid-January.
> Read the Chancellor's Letter to President Cohen
> Read the Union's Response by Attorney Eric Chester

Reminder on Furlough Days

All members of the full-time bargaining unit should take 3 furlough days this fiscal year (by June 30, 2010) and 3 furlough days next fiscal year. The value of these days is being spread across the 26 paychecks of each year. You're paying for these days, so you should use them! Furlough days are to be selected by the employee with the approval of his or her supervisor.
> Read the Memorandum of Agreement on Furlough Days

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Join the 4C's Retirees!

Don't disappear after you retire. Join the 4C's Retirees Chapter. It's a nice way to keep in touch with your colleagues and to learn about any changes affecting retiree benefits.

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