In preparation for the upcoming collective bargaining process, a Collective Bargaining Committee (CBC) of P3A leadership and volunteer members has been formed to assist P3A leadership with the identification of issues of concern to members. In accordance with Article 1 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the CBC is conducting a survey. Survey responses will be used to formulate proposals that the P3A Negotiation Team will use in contract negotiations. Please note: We do not negotiate for health care and pension benefits during this process.
It is important that all P3A members complete the survey since it is the mechanism through which your voice can be heard. The Survey and instructions on completion will be sent to P3A members’ home email addresses currently on file with CSEA. If CSEA does not have your current email address, please provide your steward with the email address. The survey should take 10 minutes to complete.
We rely on your input to assist in planning for the negotiations. So please take part in the survey, and encourage your colleagues to do the same. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Adrian Wood, P3A President at (860) 713-6795.
The opening date for the survey is February 21st. Members will have until Friday, March 6, 2020 to complete the survey.
P-3A Contract 2016-2021 all pay plans
UPDATED April 2019
P3A Professional Development Reimbursement
Process and Guidelines
Review Process:
The Professional Development (PD) committee will review all incoming applications. The PD committee meets monthly to review applications if needed. The PD committee will review all applications upon receipt.
Funding:
The PD Committee operates on a fiscal year with a plan to appropriate $15,000 each year for fiscal years (FY) 2018, 2019, and 2020, $15,000 to the PD fund. The PD fund will increase to $21,000 for the FY 2021. There will be unlimited carryover of unused funds from one contract year to the succeeding contract year(s).
Professional Development Reimbursement Guidelines:
Each employees is entitled to apply for up to $4,500 PD reimbursement funds per the duration of the union contract.
Each employee shall be entitled to apply for reimbursement at the maximum rate of $1,500 per fiscal year.
Employees are responsible for professional development costs in advance of the professional development reimbursement approval.
Reimbursable Costs:
In-State: Conference fees, mileage and parking
Out of State: Conference fees, travel, lodging and meals
Meals: Rates as listed in Article 17 of the CSEA Contract, under Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement.
Professional Development Reimbursement Process:
Employee must submit the P3A Professional Development Reimbursement Application at least six (6) weeks prior to the start of the conference date. Click here to review the State Employee Travel Information.
Application Approval:
The PD Committee will approve applications for professional development opportunities within six weeks of receiving the application. The employee and their supervisor will receive an e-mail containing the written memorandum and notice of approval once determined. Once the employee receives the notice of approval then the employee is to follow the union funded travel procedures.
Application Denial:
Approval of professional development opportunities by the PD Committee will not be unreasonably denied. In the case where a denial is when determined, then the denial notice will include an explanation in a written memorandum. An unreasonable denial of any employee’s request may be appealable to the Office of Labor Relations. The Office of Labor Relations shall respond to the appeal within five working days.
General Information:
The PD Committee will review complete applications only.
Employees must notify the PD Committee, the Comptroller as well as their agency representatives if any changes or cancellations occur.
The fiscal year ends on June 30. Employees are encouraged to submit reimbursement paperwork prior to June 30 each year so that applications are processed by the end of the fiscal year. All completed applications are subject to available funding at the time of receipt. When current fiscal year funds are depleted, no additional applications will be considered.
Please keep copies of all your documents.
Article 17, section 4 of the P3A contract contains language pertaining to the professional development fund. Click here to read the P3A Contract.
Professional Development Committee Members:
The committee comprises two union representatives and two management representatives.
Name | Department | Phone | |
Shola Freeman | SDE-P3A Union | 860-713-6532 | Shola.Freeman@ct.gov |
Kelly Mero | SDE-P3A Union | 860-807-2073 | Kelly.Mero@ct.gov |
Francine Dew | DORS-Management | 860-424-4936 | Francine.Dew@ct.gov |
Debra Paradis | SDE- Management | 860-713-6695 | Debra.Paradis@ct.gov |
CSEA-SEIU 2001
P-3A COUNCIL/CHAPTER 260
All positions are for a two-year term (2018-2020)
POSITION | ELECTED |
President | Adrian Wood |
Vice-President | Agnes Quinones |
Secretary | Suzanne Loud |
Treasurer | Janet Foster |
Chief Steward | Regina Hopkins |
Stewards | Felicia Canty |
Deirdre Ducharme | |
Sharon Fuller | |
Stephanie Knutson | |
Kelly Mero | |
Diane Murphy | |
Alex Pitsas | |
Michelle Rosado | |
Kendra Shakir | |
Iris White | |
Kerri Fradette (BRS) | |
Patricia Leonard (BESB) | |
Michelle Levy (OEC) | |
CSEA Council Delegate | Adrian Wood |
CSEA Council Alternate | Sue Pierson |
CSEA Convention Delegates | Sandi Casberg |
Kerri Fradette (Alt) | |
Mark Henry | |
Regina Hopkins | |
Stephanie Knutson | |
Suzanne Loud | |
Diane Murphy | |
Susan Pierson (Alt) | |
Michelle Rosado | |
Iris White (Alt) | |
McCusker Trusstee | Iris White |
The May edition of the P-3A Bulletin is now available.
This month’s edition includes the P-3A President Update, Annual Meeting Notice and Call for Nominations. Information on the P-3A picnic, Teacher Retirement Board contributions for Retiree Health Insurance, and information on CIGNA as new our new carrier for state employee and retiree dental plans is also included.
Click Here to download the January edition of the P-3A Bulletin
P3A Pay Tables can currently be found here. If you have information for P3A members that would be useful, please send an email message to Marcus at rivmar905@gmail.com for P3A Executive Council review. Please include “P3A” in the email subject heading.