AFT Connecticut  
Home Calendar Economic Crisis About Us Our Issues Recent News Professional Development Member Benefits Publications and Reports Press Center Political Action Resources Useful Links Early Childhood Education CT@Work AFT.org Contact Us

Home

Get the latest information on what State Employee Unions are doing to help solve the economic crisis.

Governor's Veto "Stamps Out" Recovery

The State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) launched their 5th television ad in a series of increasingly pointed messages urging elected leaders to pass a budget that asks millionaires and corporations to pay their fair share of taxes instead of further punishing the middle-class and the state's most vulnerable citizens. The most recent ad takes aim at the Governor for protecting the wealthy in a time of crisis.

 

If there was one message that came out of the June 25 healthcare reform rally on Capitol Hill, it was that healthcare reform cannot wait. The demand from the crowd of nearly 10,000 was for affordable, high-quality healthcare with the choice of a public or private option—now!
Shared sacrifice — asking citizens to collectively give so everyone can gain in the future — is a common call when times are tough.

Leaders of the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) issued a letter to Governor Rell Tuesday calling on her to make good on her comments that all Connecticut residents must "share" in the sacrifices necessary to get our economy back on track. Signed by the leaders of the thirteen unions that comprise SEBAC, the communication asks the Governor to consider increasing the tax rates for the wealthy as a key part of the budget solution.

Speaker of the House Chris Donovan today was joined by Senate President Donald WIlliams and Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz, in calling on Governor Rell to sign the landmark Connecticut Healthcare Partnership  and Sustinet bills.

Upcoming Professional Development Courses
Thinking Mathematics Vol. I Course
Date: Mon, Aug 3, 2009 to Thu, Aug 6, 2009  
Location: MDC Training Center  

 

Managing Anti-Social Behavior Course
Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2009 to Thu, Aug 13, 2009  
Location: MDC Training Center  
For a limited time in August, Ocean State Job Lot is offering a 25% discount to AFT Connecticut educators and school personnel.

Site Logo

Registered users
log in here
Email:
Password:
 Remember me


© American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO. All rights reserved.
Photographs and illustrations, as well as text, cannot be used without permission from the AFT.