News of Interest

SEBAC Statement on Expanded Access to Fertility Treatments for LGBTQA+ State Employees and Their Covered Dependents

Hartford, CT - SEBAC and our constituent unions are proud to continue to be strong advocates for our LGBTQA+ member with the latest modifications to expan

SEBAC mourns the loss of Hartford Police Officer Robert " Bobby" Garten

SEBAC is profoundly saddened by the sudden and senseless loss of Hartford Police Officer Robert “Bobby” Garten, 34, an eight-year veteran with the department.

Pandemic Pay Look-Up Now Live

​The pandemic pay lookup tool is now available for state employees to look up their pandemic pay award based on their risk designation and number of eligible ho

Joint Statement on Telework Policy Starting 1/1/2022

The application process for the six-month telework period beginning January 1, 2022, is now available online. This process is governed by the negotiated final telework policy, which is complete except for one final issue being arbitrated.

SEBAC Updates on Coalition Bargaining on Core Issues

SEBAC Update on Coalition Bargaining – 11/17/2021

 Union leaders in SEBAC and the Lamont Administration met again today, November 17, to discuss proposals. We plan to have additional meetings with the Lamont Administration in the near future. Local negotiation committees will continue to be updated on the status of coalition negotiations.

SEBAC Update on Coalition Bargaining – 11/5/2021

Frontline Public Service Employees Request Extension of Vaccine Compliance Deadline for State Workforce

Friday, October 1, 2021--Governor Lamont’s threat to displace employees would deepen critical short-staffing conditions  

HARTFORD -- State employees currently providing essential services at unprecedented short-staffing levels are requesting a 20-day extension on Governor Ned Lamont’s vaccination mandate that allows for a temporary process of testing in lieu of vaccination at some workplaces. 

Statement of SEBAC Leadership on Vaccine Mandate for Workers in State Hospitals and Long-term Care Facilities

Healthcare, custodial and maintenance staff represented by unions in the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) are extremely concerned that the precarious staffing shortages that existed long before COVID-19 could be dangerously exacerbated by even a fractional reduction of this workforce if the COVID-19 vaccination requirement deadline set by Governor Ned Lamont’s Executive Order 13G with respect to state hospitals and long-term care facilities is strictly applied on September 27th.

SEBAC Impact Bargaining Update on EO-13F and EO-13G - 9/20/2021

SEBAC Impact Bargaining Update on EO-13F and EO-13G - 9/20/2021

SEBAC had its third meeting with representatives from the Lamont Administration to bargain the impacts of the recent Executive Orders concerning mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations of state employees.  For employees not working in state hospitals or long-term care facilities, that mandate includes the ability to refuse the vaccine if the employee submits to weekly COVID testing. 

SEBAC Impact Bargaining Update on EO-13F and EO-13G - 9/16/21

As we reported on September 9th, leaders and staff from the impacted SEBAC locals met with representatives from the Lamont Administration to discuss the details and bargain the impacts of recent Executive Orders concerning mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations of state employees who do not qualify for medical or religious exemptions.  For employees not working in state hospitals or long-term care facilities, that mandate includes the ability to refuse the vaccine as long as the employee submits to weekly COVID testing. 

SEBAC Updates Members on Impact Bargaining with the Lamont Administration on EO-13D

On August 19th, the Lamont Administration announced Executive Order No. 13D (EO-13D) concerning mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations of state employees who do not qualify for medical or religious exemptions.  For employees not working in state hospitals or long-term care facilities, that mandate includes the ability to refuse the vaccine as long as the employee submits to weekly COVID testing.

SEBAC Response to Governor Lamont's 8/19/21 EO Concerning Vaccine Mandates

On August 19th, the Administration of Governor Ned Lamont announced Executive Order No.13D (EO-13D) concerning mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of state employees who do not qualify for medical or religious exemptions.