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Economic Recovery Through Education Spending

EconRecovA new study concludes state investments in infrastructure and education are more effective in promoting jobs and prosperity than providing tax incentives for businesses. The report, from the Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts, confirms the findings of many earlier studies, says Joachim Hero, a research analyst for Connecticut Voices for Children. Read the Public New Service story.

SEBAC Congratulates Primary Winners

DonkeyElephantThe State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) congratulated the winners, Democratic and Republican, of the August 10 primaries. Looking ahead to the November general elections, the labor coalition urges campaigns to focus on issues and ideas instead of the negativity that has characterized recent campaigning. SEBAC says the state needs honest solutions that will put people back to work. Read the Press Release.

Community Colleges in the News

Dramatically rising community college enrollment combined with stagnant or reduced budgets. This is not news to 4C's members who work hard every day to deliver quality education and services to our students. But it has made for good articles in the media recently -- the article from The Hartford Courant focuses specifically on CT Community Colleges, while the MSNBC.com article focuses on the similar situation faced by community colleges nationwide.

Tragedy in Manchester

Memorial Fund to help the victims' families.
4C's members and staff are deeply disturbed by the horrific shooting that took the lives of nine employees who worked at Hartford Distributors, Inc. in Manchester. Among the victims were Bryan Cirigliano, president of Teamsters Local 1035 and

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Raising CSU Managers' Pay Raises Ire

After Governor Rell asked the trustees of the Connecticut State University System (CSU) to rescind raises that would increase the CSU chancellor's and university presidents' salaries by 10%, the trustees voted to reduce the raises to 5%. Rell also called for a plan to eliminate the CSU central office and for legislation that would bring employment functions for all of public higher education, including the community colleges, under the State Personnel Act.
> Read the Governor's Press Release
> Read the Courant editorial

State Treasurer, SEBAC say Pension Fund is Financially Sound

A recent study out of Northwestern University predicts the State Employee Pension Fund will be broke by 2019. Both State Treasurer Denise Nappier and SEBAC say the study is fundamentally flawed and defend the the Pension Fund''s ability to meet its obligations.

4C's Retirees Elect New Leaders

Retiree OfficersAt their meeting on May 11, the 4C's Retirees Chapter elected a leadership team (photo right). from left: Felipe Flores, Vice President; Bette Marafino, Vice President; Bill Searle, President; Bill Tyszka, Treasurer; Kathy Bavelas, Secretary. 

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Join the 4C's Retirees Chapter. Keep in touch with your colleagues. Learn about any changes affecting retiree benefits.

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2009-2010 Leadership Annual Reports

4C's Officers and Committee Chairs are required to submit a short year-end report of their activities during the year.

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