Back in March of 2023, A&R filed a grievance on behalf of all employees who were scheduled to be in-office on two snow days, February 28^th and March 14^th.  On both of those days "in-office" employees were directed to either Telework or use their accrued time; a directive that is in contrast to the language of the Telework Agreement.

On February 28, 2023 (and again on March 14^th), the State closed office buildings due to snow and directed employees who had a scheduled office day to stay home and telework or use accrued time such as Vacation or Personal Leave for that day.

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Registration for the A&R Summer Picnic closes at noon on Tuesday, August 20^th!  The A&R Summer Picnic will be held at LaBella Vista in Waterbury on Friday, August 30^th from 11:30 to 4:00.  The cost is $20 and includes food, games, music, prizes, and free beer/wine.  This event is open to all active A&R members and active members of the A&R Retirees chapter.  Remember, our contract grants a half day of time to attend this event (CoreCT code: LPRTY) so you do not need to use your accrued time to attend. Register Here  |  View the Flyer

The CT AFL-CIO will be holding “Labor Walks” leading up to this year’s elections.  A&R is supporting these walks and is looking to hold a “contest” (with prizes) for A&R members who participate in the Labor Walks.  A Labor Walk is where you join your fellow union members to knock on union household doors, discuss key issues, and educate members about labor-endorsed candidates.  There are several Walks throughout the state this fall and these are not contentious door-knocks, these are only union members talking to union households…a brief training is provided for anyone new but you can just

A&R stewards protect rights secured under our contract. They are generally the first point of contact in grievance filing. Stewards also welcome-in all new bargaining unit employees and assist them in signing up as A&R members.

A&R has experienced an increase in membership over the last several years and we are always seeking the next generation of union stewards. If you have an interest in protecting your contract and helping your fellow co-workers navigate the state system, please reach out to our Chief Steward Patrick Lamb at plamb@andr.org with (1) a cover letter; (2) a résumé; and (3) the names and phone numbers of two A&R members in your agency who will serve as character references. Our current top agency priorities are: DEEP (Hartford and/or PURA in New Britain), DRS, DAS, DESPP, DPH, and OPM

Effective June 28, 2024, all employees will receive a 2.5% General Wage Increase.  The newest pay scales have been finalized and can be found here: A&R Wage Scales 2024/25. 

The 2.5% increase will be seen in your July 25th paycheck (which covers the payperiod of June 28 thru July 11).  Since our contract expires on June 30, 2025 these pay scales will remain in effect until we have a successor agreement.

Also in July, Tier 4 employees will see the 2% Pension Shortfall surcharge removed from their paychecks.  This surcharge has been in place since July 2023 and will be removed in July 2024.