There is going to be a State employee rally at the Legislative Office Building on March 24th. There are over 60 bills aimed at State employees, many of which are expected to be put to a vote on March 24th. Attached is the list of bills (many of them are duplicative); the bad bills are highlighted in yellow and the very bad bills are highlighted in red.
State employees must make a show of force to thwart these anti-labor bills.
We will have more details about A&R's plan for the rally as we get closer to March 24th. It is essential that we stand together to preserve our benefits. A large turnout is important.
We strongly encourage members to participate in the political process at the State Capitol. There are many ways to make your voice heard.
- One effective method is to meet legislators face-to-face in the lobbies of the Capitol building to express your views.
- Another effective measure is for large numbers to make a visual presence.
- Yet Another effective method is to provide testimony before legislative commitees during public hearings. Providing testimony allows legislators the opportunity to make fully informed decisions. Members interested in testifying may find the following informational videos from CTN (Connecticut Network TV) to be of use. The videos are brief and provide real-life pointers on how to prepare and testify before the legislature.