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

SEBAC Monthly Newsletter

The State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) is made up of 15 public sector employee unions representing roughly 46,000 Connecticut state employees. 

Members of the coalition’s individual unions work in a wide variety of State agencies, serving Connecticut citizens in many areas that affect all of our daily lives: public health, social services, education, public safety, environmental protection, criminal justice, transportation, corrections, and services for the blind, and developmentally disabled.

SEBAC Holds Press Conference to Demand Fair Contracts

SEBAC Unions Hold Press Conference at the State Capitol to Demand
Fair Contracts & Good Faith Negotiations from the Lamont’s Administration

Act NOW to Win Hero Pay!

STEP 1:
Click the Action Network Link HERE to send pre-written letters to Governor Lamont and the Legislative Leaders!

May Day Action SATURDAY!

SEBAC Racial Justice Committee Stands in Support of the Demands to Dramatically Increase the State’s Financial Commitment to Communities of Color to Address & Disrupt Systemic Racism

Press Advisory
For Friday, April 23, 2021
Contact: Drew Phelan 508-404-7515 [email protected]
                Alisah Blake 860-908-4946 [email protected]

The SEBAC Racial Justice Committee Stands in Support of the Demands to Dramatically Increase the State’s Financial Commitment to Communities of Color to Address & Disrupt Systemic Racism

End of Session Push - How Can YOU Help?

On April 27th, SEBAC's 2022 Organizing and Racial Justice Committees co-hosted a membership leader event to prepare for the end of the Legislative Session. Stewards, Leaders and Activists from all fifteen SEBAC unions joined together to learn about the ways every union member can become active in the fight to secure strong contracts and a moral budget that addresses the unprecedented needs of our State. 

Below are 5 steps you can take to ensure that our legislative goals are realized and our message spreads throughout your workplace:

The Faces Behind State Service

On March 15th SEBAC released a report authored by In The Public Interest's Shahrzad Habibi, Research and Policy Director and Yale University's Jennifer Klien, Professor of History, titled, "Austerity Versus Reinvestment". This bombshell report outlines the need for strong investment into our public services and examines the economic and historical data that point a way out of the devastating effects of COVID-19 and the concurrent economic downturn towards a better Connecticut for everyone.

Don't Be Fooled By Vaccine Scams

In the past CSEA has warned Council 400 about Social Security and stimulus check scams, but now we regret to have to warn you about COVID-19 vaccine scams.

There are only a limited number of federally approved vaccines and treatments. As of 1/16/21 there are only two available and approved by the US FDA – Pfizer-BioNTech’s  and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. Do not fall for any scammers offering “miracle cure” treatments or medication to prevent or cure the virus. Furthermore, be sure to review the below advice from the CT Department of Consumer Protections: