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# Neutral Arbitrator Rules in Favor of State Employees in Pandemic Pay Arbitration

March 9, 2023

Since the very first day of Governor Lamont’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” emergency declaration, essential on-site state workers risked their lives and the lives of their families, as well as their physical and mental health to deliver core public services for Connecticut residents and businesses.  In the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, we worked with state officials to try to keep workplaces as safe as humanly possible during a global public health emergency. In recent months, the labor and management have turned to pandemic pay to provide a tangible recognition for the dedication and sacrifices essential on-site workers made during the height of the virus’s impact.

# Neutral Arbitrator Rules in Favor of State Employees in Pandemic Pay Arbitration

2-23 Climate Jobs and Justice Summit

February 21, 2023

Join us for the 2023 Climate Jobs and Justice Summit with EPA Administrator Michael Regan as the Keynote Speaker.

2-23 Climate Jobs and Justice Summit

Concerns with Proposed Class Caps for Fall 2023

February 21, 2023

Many faculty have reached out to share concerns about proposed class caps listed in the Fall 2023 Rollover Schedule that was recently shared with faculty across our campuses.

Concerns with Proposed Class Caps for Fall 2023

AR, Workload, Non-Instructional Workload, and the CT State Schedule

February 21, 2023

Some campuses have begun soliciting intent for ‘non-instructional load’ for the Fall 2023 semester. Some Campus Schedulers asked faculty to report Additional Responsibilities, work as Program Coordinator or Department Chair, any projected Reassigned Time, Additional Courses, or service on state-wide committees.

AR, Workload, Non-Instructional Workload, and the CT State Schedule

Campus-Based Departments Under CT State

February 21, 2023

In the last few weeks, we heard from several faculty after meetings at the campuses related to department structures resulted in misinformation. In these campus meetings, at least 2 deans reported every campus needed to have six departments and six department chairs. That is incorrect.

Campus-Based Departments Under CT State

Education Justice National Town Hall: March 18

February 16, 2023

Across our states, many of us are essential workers who serve our communities, educate our children, and so many other services essential to making our communities safe and healthy. These are essential public services every community needs. Our work makes our cities run and our taxes fund our communities. So why do our schools and child care system continue to be underfunded?

Education Justice National Town Hall: March 18

Hiring Community College Summer Interns

February 16, 2023

The 4Cs will be partnering with Yale Professor Daniel Martinez-HoSang and Alliance for a Just Society to expand on our summer organizing intern program.

Hiring Community College Summer Interns

Diversity Committee Hosts Bill Fletcher for Black History Month Discussion

February 16, 2023

The 4Cs Diversity Committee will be hosting a talk and discussion for Black History Month!

Diversity Committee Hosts Bill Fletcher for Black History Month Discussion

Faculty Service on CT State Shared Governance Bodies and the Role of AR

February 10, 2023

Many of you have joined newly formed shared governance bodies this Spring 2023 semester, such as College Senate, Curriculum Congress, Statewide Discipline Councils, and Subject Area Curriculum Committees. Serving on shared governance bodies is an extremely important and vital part of our work. Thank you for serving.

 Faculty Service on CT State Shared Governance Bodies and the Role of AR

Results of Constitutional Amendment Vote

February 3, 2023

Thank you to all members that voted in the Constitutional Amendment vote!

Results of Constitutional Amendment Vote

Part-Timers Steering Committee

January 31, 2023

Our union has formed a Part-Timers Steering Committee to win big improvements for part-time workers in our community colleges this legislative session and in our upcoming contract campaign!

Part-Timers Steering Committee

50 Years Fighting for Higher Ed

January 17, 2023

Celebrating our 50th Anniversary as an organization is a monumental occasion, and in addition to our membership conference, we asked one of our members, David C. Jackson to create an image that the 4Cs could use as a limited edition anniversary item for our conference t-shirt and conference materials.

50 Years Fighting for Higher Ed

Constitutional Amendment

January 17, 2023

During its December meeting, the Delegate Assembly voted to recommend an amendment to our Constitution.

Constitutional Amendment

Adjunct Survey

January 4, 2023

Our union in partnership with AFT and CSU-AAUP is distributing an **Adjunct Survey** to help us better understand the challenges adjunct members face in our CSCU system and across CT. This survey will provide us necessary information to improve our contract and guide our union in improving working conditions for our adjunct members. The survey will also help inform a policy report to support legislative efforts to enhance equity for adjunct faculty across our state.

Adjunct Survey