The retirement plan for city and town workers in more than 100 Connecticut towns just got a major overhaul that could save taxpayers more than $800 million, according to state leaders.
The union difference is evident in Connecticut, where AFSCME paraprofessionals in New Haven won extra duty pay for working before- and after-school programs.
Fifteen unions representing more than 40,000 state employees announced Wednesday that they plan to seek arbitration to secure special pay for workers who faced considerable health risk during the wor.
Fifteen unions representing more than 40,000 state employees announced Wednesday that they plan to seek arbitration to secure special pay for workers who faced considerable health risk during the worst of the pandemic.
The State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition’s decision comes after periodic discussions spread over 10 months with Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration failed to yield an agreement.