-4/30/25
The Senate has passed our contract by a vote of 26 Yes, 10 No
All 25 Democratic Senators and 1 Republican Senator (Sen John Kissell of Enfield) voted in favor of the contract.
View the Senate Vote Tally Sheet
Later that Wednesday evening, the House passed our contract with a vote of 107 Yes, 42 No...All 101 Democrats voted in favor and 6 Republicans voted in favor.
View the House Vote Tally Sheet
This was the final step in a long journey!! The pursuit of our successor agreement has concluded and we now have our new contract!
The wage changes and the entire contract are in effect immediately. Understand, however, that the wage changes and backpay calculations will take some time before you see them in your paychecks. We will let you know when we get some indication as to when the wages will be adjusted in paychecks and when the backpay will be made.
A giant thank you to our Chief Negotiator Rhonda Tillman and our entire Negotiations Cmte.