This is an evolving situation so today's news may be different from tomorrow's news...clearly, telework is the best way for the State to ensure the work gets done while maintaining "social distance", so we continue to push for the State to embrace telework in a much more serious and aggressive manner...but this is where we are now:

If you are ill with COVID 19 (or exhibiting similar symptoms): use sick time as normal.  If you will be out for 5 days, then utilize FMLA.

If a family member (domiciled with you) is sick or exhibiting similar symptoms): employees may use Sick Family, or FMLA in

We would like to welcome several newly approved A&R stewards who will be the next wave of warriors for our union.  Each new steward of A&R undergoes a 3-year evaluation period before final confirmation by the RA.

David Thomas, Financial Examiner, DOB
Dan Fisher, Associate Accountant, DPH
Elizabeth Drysdale, Insurance Associate Examiner, DOI
Joan Ferraro, Paralegal Specialist, Office of Attorney General
John Loughran, Insurance Certified Financial Examiner, DOI
Sarah Normandie, Staff Attorney, Office of Early Childhood
Carlos Mera, Associate Retirement & Benefits Officer, Comptrollers
 

UPDATE (3/9/20):
OPM/DAS had issued guidance to the agencies regarding novel coronavirus.  Over the weekend, OPM/DAS updated their guidance to restrict out-of-state travel by employees and to limit out of state contractors coming into the state (along with the normal “wash your hands” and Lysol your workstation message).

A&R believes that this is the perfect opportunity for the state to fully implement telecommuting.  Telecommuting will allow the state to continue to function while providing some level of quarantine to minimize the spread of the virus.  While the state can clearly make

In addition to the Legislative Conference (held on Feb 29, at the LOB).  AFT-CT also holds a series of Legislative regional meetings throughout the State.  This year's offerings are listed below... these are free events, typically with free food/drink and they offer a nice relaxed atmosphere to sit at a table with legislators.  There is no pressure, no need to engage if you don't wish to engage, just an opportunity to hear one-on-one discussions with legislators.

If you wish to attend, just simply show-up for the event.  View Flyer.  The venues are as follows:

Saturday March 14
9:00am-10:30am
Lyme

We proudly announce that Jan Bureau, long-time Treasurer for A&R has retired from state service!  We want to wish Jan well as she heads to Maine for the summer, but we also want to thank her for all she has done for us serving as a union officer and a friend.  Jan is the person who always found humor in life.  She smiled endlessly, and she always had a joke she wanted you to hear...her jokes were almost always corny, but they also made you smile every time (and shake your head).  She is loaded with life and finally decided that she was ready to enjoy something different after a 32 year career