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CONNECTICUT: How We Got Here, Where We Are Going

CONNECTICUT: How We Got Here, Where We Are Going. Stephen P. Livingston Yiu Kwong “Kevin” Ng. 760 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 (800) 894-9479 ~ www.csea-ct.com. WHO WE ARE. Stephen Livingston and Kevin Ng CSEA/SEIU Local 2001 P-4 Council (Bargaining Unit)

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CONNECTICUT: How We Got Here, Where We Are Going

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  1. CONNECTICUT:How We Got Here,Where We Are Going Stephen P. Livingston Yiu Kwong “Kevin” Ng 760 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 (800) 894-9479 ~ www.csea-ct.com NASHTU 2009

  2. WHO WE ARE • Stephen Livingston and Kevin Ng • CSEA/SEIU Local 2001 • P-4 Council (Bargaining Unit) • Engineers, Planners, IT Professionals • Members in 33 State agencies NASHTU 2009

  3. OUR PRESENTATION • Intro to Connecticut • Connecticut’s Government Structure • Brief History of Some Colorful Characters • CSEA/SEIU’s Role in Economic Recovery NASHTU 2009

  4. INTRO TO CONNECTICUT • “Gateway to New England” • Eight Counties • But No County Government • 196 Cities and Towns • Mayors, Selectmen, Councils and Boards • Connecticut’s “Center of the Universe” • City of Waterbury… NASHTU 2009

  5. WATERBURY’S HALL OF SHAME • Former Mayor Joseph Santopietro • Convicted of bribery, bank fraud, and embezzlement • Sentenced to 9 years in prison NASHTU 2009

  6. WATERBURY’S HALL OF SHAME • Former Mayor Philip Giordano • Convicted of sexually abusing two preteen girls • Sentenced to 37 years in prison NASHTU 2009

  7. WATERBURY’S HALL OF SHAME • Former Governor John Rowland • Convicted of accepting discount vacation rentals • Convicted of awarding contracts in exchange for favors • Served 1 year in federal prison NASHTU 2009

  8. ECONOMIC RECOVERY • State Budget Shortfalls • $800 million for fiscal year 2009 • $6.2 to 8.3 billion for fiscal years 2010-2011 • Governor Rell Not Blaming Workers • “State employees are not at fault” • Asked General Public for Cost-Savings NASHTU 2009

  9. Public Input on the Budget • 115 Days of Open Forum Suggestions • 1,700 Suggestions From the Public • State employee labor union concessions • Layoffs of State employees • Offer early retirement to State employees • “Furlough” State employees • Close State buildings after holidays • Reinstate Tolls on State Highways • Numerous Impractical/Ill-Informed Suggestions • Impose the Death Penalty on More Inmates • Make State employees pay Social Security NASHTU 2009

  10. Union Members’ Contributions • SEBAC Discussions with Officials • Agreement Not Final - Some Provisions: • Job Security for Two Years • Increase in Co-Pays On Prescriptions • Increase in Co-Pays On Doctor Office Visits • Furlough Days • Wage Freezes for 2009-2010 NASHTU 2009

  11. Union’s Stimulus Package • OJE Agreement in State DOT • Reclassified Titles To Higher Salary Grades • Higher Salary Grades For TE 3s and TSEs • Degree Needed For TE 3 Advancement • PE Or LS Needed For TSEs • Labor Management Agreement • Alternate Work Schedule – 4/4 or 5/4 Weeks • Given Option to Choose a 40-Hour Workweek Full Agreement Available Online at Website’s Main P-4 Page: www.csea-ct.com/stateworkers/p4/Default.aspx NASHTU 2009

  12. WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD? • There Will a New Crisis in Our Future • We Will Always be Part of the Fix • Need to Be Proactive – Not Reactive to Crises • Need to Eliminate Member Apathy • Need Involvement from Next Generation • Need to Elect Quality Candidates • Need to Build Greater Political Power • Need to Change Public Perception NASHTU 2009

  13. Our Union’s Goals & Objectives • We Must Achieve Results-Based Outcomes • Preservation Of Vital Public Services • Improved Perception of Public Employees • Strong Labor Contracts • Sound Pension Plans • Excellent Healthcare Coverage NASHTU 2009

  14. CONNECTICUTHow We Got Here; Where We Are Going • THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION! • QUESTIONS? NASHTU 2009

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