Have you ever felt non-essential?  Being called non-essential can be a bit deflating even if the result was that you wouldn't have to report to work on a snowy day.  There has been a quiet push to eliminate the labels of essential/non-essential and yesterday, Governor Malloy signed Executive Order #65 which modifies the terminology. 

Under the order signed today, those employees who previously were designated as “essential” will now be referred to as “Level 1 employees.” Those who had been designated as “nonessential” will now be referred to as “Level 2 employees....all executive branch state

The usual attacks on state employees continue in the 2018 Legislative Session.  Several bills have been introduced at the Legislature which seek to curtail state employee benefits but this session added a new twist: a Fiscal Stability Commission was convened and submitted a report to the legislature.  This Commission was created as part of the 2017 Budget deal and is comprised of CEO-types which quickly earned them the nickname of "the Yacht Club" or the “Let Them Eat Cake Commission”.  Their report has been released and it covers a wide range of issues but includes suggestions to reduce

Spring is just a few weeks away.  Now is the time to make plans to enjoy the good weather:  Seating for all events is limited.  First come/first served basis.

A Day at Foxwoods Casino - Saturday April 7
For $18/person you will receive a $10 meal voucher, a $15 Slot Bet, plus a bus ride from Cromwell to the casino - a good bet indeed.
Foxwoods Flyer

Boston MA/Quincy Market Do Your Own Thing - Saturday May 12
For $27/person you can ride in comfort to Boston from either Cromwell or Vernon.  Enjoy the Springtime weather in Boston.
Boston/Quincy Market Flyer

NY Yankees vs. Houston Astros - Tuesday May 29
For $49/person you will receive game tickets and a bus ride to and from Yankee Stadium.  Enjoy a Springtime evening watching these American League rivals take the field in what could a preview of post-season play.
NY Yankees vs. Houston Astros Flyer

- posted 3/8

In anticipation of winter storm Quinn, the Governor's Office released the following statement: 

"Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that all nonessential state employees will be sent home early in staggered phases of 15-minute intervals beginning at 12:00 p.m. today – Wednesday, March 7, 2018 – in order to better manage the evening commute given the significant winter weather conditions that are forecast to impact the state this afternoon.

 

Releases are being staggered by agency in order to mitigate traffic issues and minimize bottlenecks.  Agency heads being required to stagger the

On Monday, February 26^th, across the nation, union workers answered the call to defend our voice in the workplace.  This was in response to the national attack against organized labor in the form of the Janus v AFSCME case.  The Janus case is a direct attack on state and municipal unionized workers.  The case was argued before the United States Supreme Court on Monday.  That same day, several rallies were held in Connecticut, including a rally at the foot of the steps of the Connecticut Supreme Court.  The ruling, expected in the coming months, will likely have a big impact on our voice at