Governor Lamont advances a new proposed SEBAC union agreement that covers some 45,000 state workers.
The deal is retroactive to July 1, 2025, when it expired.
The delay in reaching a deal had caused some controversy, however, it is now receiving general support.
“This contract represents a meaningful investment and while it marks important progress, it is not the end of the work. Addressing ongoing recruitment and retention challenges remains essential to ensuring the long-term strength and effectiveness of Connecticut’s public safety workforce," according to Dan Starvish, President IAFF Local S-15, State of CT Fire Fighters.
It provides 2.5% wage increases retroactive to 2025, as well as for 2026 and 2027. The fourth year of the deal will be subject to renegotiations involving all the parties involved.
The State General Assembly will have to approve the new contract before it can go into effect.
