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HR 15

RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHARTER OAK STATE COLLEGE AND THE CONGRESS OF CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY COLLEGES, SEIU LOCAL 1973.

2025 Regular Session

Connecticut House approves collective bargaining agreement between Charter Oak State College and SEIU Local 1973 union representing community college workers.

ADOPTED, HOUSE
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Bill Summary · HR 15

Legislative bill overview

HR 15 is a resolution that formally approves a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between Charter Oak State College and the Congress of Connecticut Community Colleges, representing workers in SEIU Local 1973. The resolution was adopted by the Connecticut House in May 2025 after receiving a favorable recommendation from the House Appropriations Committee.

Why is this important

This CBA establishes wages, benefits, working conditions, and dispute resolution procedures for unionized employees at Charter Oak State College. The Appropriations Committee review indicates the agreement has fiscal implications for the state budget, as Charter Oak is a public institution. Approval of such agreements affects both institutional operations and public expenditures.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget impact: The agreement's cost implications for state funding and whether resources align with broader education budget priorities
  • Wage/benefit structure: Whether the negotiated terms are competitive, sustainable, and equitable relative to similar positions in Connecticut's community college system
  • Union representation scope: Questions about which employee classifications are covered and whether the bargaining unit appropriately reflects workforce needs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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