News of Interest

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

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 liv

Pandemic Pay Update for SEBAC Members

SEBAC leadership has continued to advocate for pandemic hero pay that will recognize our state members’ sacrifices throughout COVID-19 and the critical ro

SEBAC Mourns the Loss of State Representative Quentin “Q” Williams, Fellow Union Brother

This morning, we woke to the devastating news of the passing of State Representative Quentin “Q” Williams, a SEBAC friend and ally who never hesitated to

Governor's Latest Executive Order, "Stay Home, Stay Safe"

On March 20, Gov. Ned Lamont issued his latest executive order, deemed "Stay Home, Stay Safe."

Click here to access this Executive Order.

Union Rights and Collective Bargaining Just Saved Connecticut $1.7 Billion

Comptroller Kevin Lembo recently issued the state’s first annual SEBAC Savings Analysis Report, detailing how the 2017 State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) agreement has saved Connecticut $1.7 billion since 2018. 

Working Together to Protect State Employees' Health Amid COVID-19

Working Together to Protect State Employees' Health

Governor Ned Lamont in mid March offered his personal thanks and gratitude to state employees weathering the impact of the global COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic on Connecticut. His message was amplified by unionized public health professionals who provided personal infection prevention tips, help with identifying symptoms and steps for seeking text and treatment of the disease.

Survey: Public Workers See High Value in Their Jobs Despite Stress

Despite high levels of stress on the job, many state and local workers say they highly value serving the public and their communities and feel generally satisfied with their jobs.

This finding, from a national survey commissioned by the National Institute on Retirement Security, will not surprise public service workers who work in state and local government.

Labor Day 2019: Unions Riding Popular Wave, Attracting Millennials

Labor unions are continuing to gain momentum, with the latest proof coming from a new Gallup poll, which shows that 64 percent of Americans approve of unions, a near 50-year high.

More and more people, regardless of political party, view unions as essential to levelling the playing field, providing economic security and unrigging a system that’s for too long favored the wealthy and powerful.

SEBAC Unions Reject Further Sacrifice, Committed to "Win-Win"

Feb. 19, 2019: Leaders of the State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) issued this response to Gov. Lamont's proposal to reduce future pension benefits:

Get the Facts: State Employee Pensions

Connecticut's state pension system provides modest benefits, positively impacts economic activity in our state, and is finally on the path to stable funding -- thanks in no small measure to the efforts of state employees and their unions.

Click here for the SEBAC Fact Sheet on Pensions.

Get the Facts: Reducing Wage Inequality

State employees did not cause CT’s budget problems - but have repeatedly . sacrificed to be part of the solution.

In 2019, let’s work together to find fair and reasonable ways to raise revenues and achieve savings to balance the state budget.

Click here for the SEBAC Fact Sheet on Income Inequality.