Month: March 2015

State and State Police Union Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

Formal contract negotiations between the State of Connecticut and the Connecticut State Police Union have concluded.  The parties have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year successor contract effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018.  The Union is in the process of seeking ratification of the Agreement from its members.  Once the Agreement is ratified, the State shall submit it to the Legislature for approval pursuant to Section 5-278 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

 

The basic wage terms are as follows:

  • A three percent (3%) general wage increase effective July 1, 2015.
  • A two percent (2%) general wage increase effective with the payroll period that includes July 1, 2016.
  • A one percent (1%) general wage increase effective with the payroll period that includes January 1, 2017.
  • A two percent (2%) general wage increase effective with the payroll period that includes July 1, 2017.
  • A one percent (1%) general wage increase effective with the payroll period that includes January 1, 2018.
  • Eligible employees shall continue to receive annual increments (step increases) in accordance with existing practice.
  • No Employee hired after July 1, 2015 shall be eligible for longevity payments.
  • No increases in differentials, meal or cleaning allowances, or any other funds or fees during the term of the agreement.

 

The State and the Union reached an agreement after several months of intensive contract negotiations.  While neither received everything that was originally sought, the parties agree that it is a fair outcome of arms-length contract negotiations.  The process worked as it was intended without having to go through the arduous process of interest arbitration which leaves too much to chance.

 

Fairfield News: Dog Shot–With VIDEO

7:50pm–#Fairfield CT–Police were called to Jennings Road and Prince Street for shots fired.  According to police a man was walking dogs when he said he was attacked by a stray dog.  He fired a shot hitting the dog in the rear quarter.  The dog then ran to Prince Street where police located him.  Animal Control rushed the dog to Norwalk Animal Hospital for surgery for non life threatening gunshot.  The man was taken into custody and a .380 Colt handgun was recovered.  I do not know if the man will be charged.

Bridgeport News: Arrest Made In Last Night’s Arson


Bridgeport, Conn. (March 17, 2015) – The city will help rebuild a community building damaged by a fire Monday at the Reservoir Avenue Community Farm. The building was significantly damaged Monday night.

 

“I believe in Green Village Initiative and its mission. We’re committed to rebuilding. This is such an important community asset,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “This garden knits people together and makes a stronger community, and we will do everything we can to support residents to make the neighborhood farm better than ever.”

 

Jorge Garcia, the city’s director of Public Facilities, said the damaged one-story building will be razed. The city will work with GVI to rebuild.

 

“I’m blown away by the amount of support from the community, from the mayor’s office and from the schools,” said Monique Bosch, the co-founder of GVI.

 

“The silver lining is the size of a rainbow,” said co-founder Dan Levinson. “We will be ready in two months for the thousands of kids who come through here every summer. We’re here for the long haul.”

 

The fire was reported at 9:38 p.m. Witnesses identified a suspect to police and, when police went to his house, the suspect made spontaneous statements. Jimmy Gantt, of 163 Yaremich Drive, was charged with third-degree arson, third-degree burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal trespass and interfering with an officer. He was jailed in $25,000 bond.

 

“This is a priority for us and I know it is a priority for residents who have worked so hard,” Garcia said. “Whatever the setback, we will work together to make sure the community comes out stronger.”

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