September 2020 Newsletter
Part of the Solution | Negotiating Team Update | AFL-CIO Convention/Endorsements
New Contract Books Are Here
Fresh from the printer, our 2016-2021 contract books are now available. We are methodically distributing them to members to facilitate one-to-one and small-group interactions, as this provides a fantastic opportunity for member engagement.
How do you get your copy?
SERS/Hybrid Pension Calculations FY18
Important note for those in the SERS and Hybrid retirement programs:
As you likely are aware, last September, as a result of the SEBAC agreement, we started contributing an additional 1.5 percent of our earnings toward our retirement.
This increase didn't take effect until the seventh pay period of fiscal 2018. Therefore we have to "make up for" the first six pay periods in which that increase was not deducted. These catch-up payments will be spread out over the last 13 pay periods of fiscal 2018, starting with the paycheck dated Jan. 13.
Preferred Provider Update
Some information from the Office of the State Comptroller to SEBAC about Preferred Providers
Plus, a letter about the Anthem/Hartford Healthcare dispute
Medicare Advantage FAQ
Information from the Office of the State Comptroller about the United Healthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO program for Medicare-eligible retirees in the Connecticut State Retiree Health Plan.
Bill Garrity Speaks at #SaveUConn Rally
Watch the video (above) or read the transcript of our president's remarks to the crowd at Friday's rally at the Legislative Office Building.
Sign the New Card! Recommitment Drive Continues
As we prepare ourselves to take on continued attacks on the right to collectively bargain, UHP is launching a recommitment drive. We have new membership cards that we are asking all our members to sign.
For those who haven’t signed a union card yet, this is the card to sign that grants you full rights and privileges of a member in good standing.