The Democratic-controlled Senate voted 22-13 along party lines to approve the contracts, which cover about 46,000 workers.
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House passes raises, bonuses for CT state employees
The Democrat-controlled House voted 96-52 to approve the contracts after a 4-hour debate. The Senate is expected to ratify the deal Friday.
An unusual event: CT legislature to vote on raises for state workers
Top legislative leaders announced they expect to wrap voting on a major new package of raises and bonuses for state employees by week’s end.
Budget panel endorses raises, bonuses for CT state workers
The Appropriations Committee endorsed raises and bonuses that would boost compensation for most state employees by 7% this year.
Budget panel braces for intense hearing on CT employee raises and bonuses
The Appropriations Committee hearing will address an issue that has polarized the General Assembly, labor and taxpayer advocacy groups.
Report: State workers’ raises would cost almost $1.9 billion over four years
The package, which would force CT to draw almost $300 million from its reserves, is expected to come under fire from Republican lawmakers.
Lamont defends deal with state employees as way to preserve services
The deal allows state workers to collect 70% of their bonuses and still retire before more stringent pension benefits kick in July 1.
Deals with CT unions focus on keeping workers, not streamlining workforce
The ‘silver tsunami’ was billed as a golden opportunity to streamline state government. But now, Gov. Lamont wants to keep workers on the job.
CT state workers to get $3,500 in bonuses under tentative deal with Lamont
The tentative deals are “strong agreements” that “will proudly be reported” to the rank-and-file for ratification, according to SEBAC.
Labor: Lamont budget fails to recognize workers who braved the pandemic
Essential workers were recognized in Gov. Ned Lamont’s latest state budget, but they would receive much less aid than they sought.
Labor leaders brace to battle Lamont to preserve state workforce
With thousands of retirements expected later this year, unions braced Monday for an uphill fight to preserve public services in 2022.
Labor sends early New Year’s message to Lamont: Keep public-sector jobs
State employee unions and their allies are moving preemptively to stop Gov. Ned Lamont from accelerating the public sector’s decline.
Arbitrator says social services staff can telecommute through December
State social services field staff can telework about 70% of the time through December under a new ruling.
State will pay for some COVID tests for unvaccinated state workers
The state has agreed to pay for at least four COVID tests for employees who aren’t vaccinated.
Lamont continues to keep OT costs in check despite pandemic
The coronavirus didn’t hinder Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration from keeping a lid on hefty overtime costs.