2023 News

DEEP Conservation Officer Jordan Jacquo Presented Awards for Life-Saving Actions
On November 13, 2023, CPFU President Kevin Saunders and Secretary/Treasurer Liam O’Brien presented DEEP Conservation Enforcement Officer Jordan Jacquo with two awards for saving a man’s life this past…

UConn Fire Department Apparel & 125th Celebration
This year, the UConn Fire Department celebrates their 125th Anniversary. They have partnered with UConn Branding to develop an apparel line in honor of the 125th. There is also a celebration gathering on November 17…

CPFU Mourns the Loss of DMV Inspector Holly Donahue
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our Union Sister, DMV Inspector Holly Donahue. Holly passed away at the age of 56 after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer…

DEEP Conservation Officer Jordan Jacquo Saves Man’s Life
On June 3rd, 2023, Officer Jordan Jacquo was on patrol and overheard a dispatch for a motorcycle accident on Route 691 in Meriden. Officer Jacquo was the first to arrive…

Union Mourns the Loss of Hartford Police Officer Robert “Bobby” Garten
The Connecticut Police and Fire Union is profoundly saddened by the sudden and senseless loss of Hartford Police Officer Robert “Bobby” Garten, 34, an…

NP-5 Contract (2021-2025) & Pay Plans (2021-2023)
The 2021-2025 NP-5 Bargaining Unit Contract between the State of Connecticut and the Connecticut Police & Fire Union is now available for download…

2023 Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship
The I.U.P.A. works very hard to provide the best possible benefits to our members, including the Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship. The deadline to apply is July 31…

Pandemic Pay Look-Up Now Live
The pandemic pay lookup tool is now available for state employees to look up their pandemic pay award based on their risk designation and number of eligible hours. As a reminder, this look-up tool will be based…

2023 Annual Convention Announcement
The 2023 CPFU Annual Convention will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. For more details, including agenda…

Tier IV Employee Pension Contribution Increase
On May 10, 2023 it was announced that the Lamont Administration plans to invoke a provision in the SEBAC 2017 Agreement that permits the State to increase employee contributions for Tier IV employees by 2%…

Discounted Hartford Athletic Tickets for Union Members
Hartford Athletic is celebrating Labor History Month during May by offering an exclusive Buy One, Get One (BOGO) offer for tickets to all Hartford Athletic Home Games in May 2023…

Pandemic Pay Look-up Portal Available Soon
Updated Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Unfortunately the release of the pandemic pay portal has been delayed once again due to ongoing efforts to verify the data. These efforts will improve the accuracy…

General Assembly Approves Pandemic Pay Arbitration Award
On Wednesday, April 12th the Connecticut State Senate overwhelmingly voted to approve the pandemic pay arbitration award. The Connecticut State House or…

CPFU Member Appreciation Day — Sunday, May 7, 2023
On Sunday, May 7, 2023, the Connecticut Police & Fire Union, in sponsorship with IUPA, AFL-CIO and American Income Life Insurance, is hosting its fifth annual CPFU Member Appreciation Day. Bring your family and friends for a wonderful day of…

Approve the Pandemic Pay Arbitration Award for State Employees!
As you probably know, an arbitrator ruled in our favor in the case SEBAC brought to arbitration regarding pandemic pay. Now the award must be approved by the General Assembly on April 5th. We need every member to contact their legislators…

Neutral Arbitrator Rules in Favor of State Employees in Pandemic Pay Arbitration
After months of negotiations, and an arbitration hearing, we have now learned that the neutral arbitrator, Susan Meredith, has awarded SEBAC our last best offer for both…

2023 Workers Memorial Day Scholarship Essay Contest
This year, the Connecticut AFL-CIO Health and Safety Committee is again offering a scholarship essay contest to inspire high school seniors to think about the importance of workplace health and safety…

Statement of I.U.P.A. President Sam Cabral on the Killing of Milwaukee Police Officer Peter E. Jerving
During the early morning hours of February 7th, 2023, Milwaukee Police Officer Peter E. Jerving was shot and killed while…

Updated NP-5 Pay Plans (2021-2023)
We have received the current pay plans from the State of Connecticut Office of Labor Relations (OLR). We are still waiting for finalized contract language from OLR. Once the contract language is finalized…
2022 News

SEBAC Statement to Members Regarding Pandemic Pay Arbitration
December 22, 2022 marked the second and final day of the arbitration hearing between SEBAC and the State of Connecticut over the amount of pandemic pay due to frontline essential state employees…

Training & Tuition Committee Vacancy
UPDATED 12-7-22: This position has been filled. The Connecticut Police & Fire Union is seeking to fill one vacancy on its Training & Tuition Committee. The Committee is comprised of three Union members and…

IAFF Local S-15 Sister Anna Grudzinski Speaks to Fox 61 Regarding Cancer Awareness
IAFF Local S-15 member and UConn Fire Department Firefighter Anna Grudzinski was interviewed by Fox 61 about Breast Cancer Awareness Month…

SEBAC & the State Choose Arbitrator and Set a Date for Pandemic Pay Arbitration
SEBAC leadership continues to advocate for pandemic hero pay that will recognize our state members’ sacrifices throughout COVID-19 and the critical role they, like all front-line…

Nov 6, 2022 & Feb26, 2023: Firefighter / Law Enforcement Appreciation Nights at the New York Rangers
The New York Rangers organization will be hosting two upcoming public safety appreciation nights…

Union Mourns the Loss of Bristol PD Officers
The Connecticut Police and Fire Union is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our brother officers in Bristol, Connecticut…

CT Employee (SEBAC) Unions to Seek Arbitration Over Pandemic Pay
Fifteen unions representing more than 40,000 state employees announced Wednesday that they plan to seek arbitration to secure special pay for workers who faced considerable health risk during the worst of the pandemic…

Judge Orders NYPD Union Members Reinstated After Wrongfully Fired Over Vax Mandate
In a major victory for members of the NYPD’s largest police union, a judge ruled Friday…

New York Yankees Union Night: Friday, September 30, 2022
The New York Yankees Union Night takes place on Friday, September 30, 2022 this upcoming season. The Yankees will be playing the Baltimore Orioles with a…

Pandemic Pay Update for SEBAC Members
Frontline essential state workers sacrificed their health and safety throughout COVID-19 to ensure that the critical public services our 3.6 million Connecticut residents rely…

2022 SEBAC FAQs on Healthcare Rate Increase
Our premium shares are a percentage of overall claims costs. Every year, except for two in the past 20 years, our plan has seen claims costs go up, although typically…

Steward Vacancies at CCC and MCC
The Union is seeking individuals interested in serving as Union Steward for the members at Capital and Manchester Community Colleges. This is your chance to get involved and make a difference. Any member of the NP-5 bargaining unit with permanent status and a dues…

DEEP Conservation Enforcement Officer Anthony Dota Rescues Red-Tailed Hawk from Highway
Thanks to Connecticut Environmental Conservation Police Officer, Anthony Dota, a red-tailed hawk was able to fly again, after it was rescued by the officer from a crash on I-95…

New York Yankees Union Night: Friday, July 29, 2022
New York Yankees Union Night takes place on Friday, July 29th this upcoming season. The Yankees will be playing the Kansas City Royals with a start time of…

2022 Convention Recap
For those CPFU members who could not attend the 2022 Annual Convention, the Union wanted to share some budget/dues information for the next…

Picket for Fair Contracts at Windham Hospital
Since Hartford HealthCare took over Windham Community Memorial Hospital, our region has suffered a dramatic loss of access to quality patient care. At the same time…

LifeCamp USA
LifeCamp USA is an organization that provides a service to young men who have lost a father who served as a first responder. At present, they have three to four openings available for some deserving…

Public Act No. 22-22 — The Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
The attack on Public Employees continues. All state employees who operate a state vehicle need to make themselves aware of…

DMV Inspector and Union Steward Terrijean Erasmus Recognized as a “Hero Among Us”
Department of Motor Vehicle Inspector and Union Steward Terrijean Erasmus honored as a “Hero Among Us” by the Connecticut Yard Goats Association…

National Guard Members on State Duty Can Now Unionize
The Department of Justice has given the green light to National Guard members on active duty for their states to join labor unions…

2022 Annual Convention Announcement
The CPFU Annual Convention will be held on Wednesday, June, 2022. For more details…

Member Update: Pandemic Pay
Frontline essential state workers sacrificed their health and safety throughout COVID-19 to ensure that the critical public services our 3.6 million Connecticut residents rely on remained…

Contract Negotiations Update — March 9, 2022
SEBAC has put together an informational packet with general explanations of the tentative agreement that was reached with the State on a new four year…

Connecticut General Assembly Votes To Approve Our Contract
We are thrilled to announce that the Connecticut General Assembly voted to approve our contract…

Our Last Chance to Contact Legislators About Approving Our Contract
If the General Assembly does not approve our contract it means no new contract or raises, increased staffing shortages, and the…

SEBAC Statement on the Passing of S. Fae Brown-Brewton
The Coalition would like to express its deepest sympathies to the family and colleagues of the late Undersecretary for Labor Relations, S. Fae Brown-Brewton, who passed away…

2022 Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship
The I.U.P.A. works very hard to provide the best possible benefits to its members, including the Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship. Every year, the I.U.P.A. selects students with future career goals that can benefit law enforcement for an award to help them with the costs of…

CPFU Member Appreciation Day — Sunday, May 15, 2022
On Sunday, May 15, 2022, the Connecticut Police & Fire Union, in sponsorship with IUPA, AFL-CIO and American Income Life Insurance, is hosting its fourth annual CPFU Member Appreciation Day. Bring your family and friends for a wonderful day of…

2022 Contract Ratification
The Connecticut Police & Fire Union leadership is pleased to announce that the membership has voted overwhelmingly in favor of the proposed contract…

2022 IUPA Local 74 Election Results
The results of the IUPA Local 74 election that was held on Wednesday, March 9, 2002 are as follows…

2022 Contract Informational Meetings / Contract Voting Information
CPFU President Kevin Saunders will be visiting the following locations on the dates and times listed below to discuss the…

Workers Memorial Day Student Essay Contest
Each year on Workers Memorial Day, we gather together to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe workplaces…

Contract Negotiations Update — February 10, 2022
The Union Negotiating Committee is working hard to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement with the State. We have tentatively agreed on the economic issues listed on…

Retirement Acknowledgement Guidelines
Starting February 1, 2022, the Union will require a 30-day notification regarding requests for retirement plaques/certificates. The notification needs to come from the member or steward working at the respective…

Executive Orders on COVID Vaccines and Testing for State Employees Set to Expire
On Wednesday night, legislative leaders said that Gov. Ned Lamont will not seek an extension of the executive orders relating to vaccination and testing requirements for state employees…

2022 IUPA Local 74 Election Nominations Closed
The nomination window for IUPA Local 74 offices is now closed. The IUPA Local 74 Election / Convention / Quarterly will be on March…

Financial Relief for Essential Workers Impacted by COVID
Essential workers who became ill and were unable to work, or who died after contracting COVID-19 may be eligible for financial relief through the new Connecticut Essential Worker COVID-19 Assistance Fund…

Updated Guidance Regarding Matters Related to the COVID Pandemic, Informed by CDC Communication
During the ongoing course of the pandemic, the Office of Policy and Management and the Department of Administrative Services has provided guidance to agencies and their…
2021 News

2022 IUPA Local 74 Elections
Attention IUPA Local 74 Members: Elections for the IUPA Local 74 Executive Board will be held at the next Local meeting in March 2022. Any active IUPA member in good standing intent on running for an office of the…

2022 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship
The Hartford Foundation sponsored Bonzagni and Thomas Families Scholarship is for active military, military veteran, first responder, or other public safety personnel (detention, corrections, probation, parole); or who are the child of active…

2021 Special Convention Voting Results
At the Connecticut Police & Fire Union Special Convention on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, the members present voted on the changes to the Constitution and By-Laws…

CPFU Mourns the Passing of UConn K-9 Harper
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of UConn K-9 Harper who passed away this week following a brief illness. UConn Officer Michael Rhodes was Harper’s handler…

SEBAC Updates on Coalition Bargaining on Core Issues
Union leaders in SEBAC and the Lamont Administration met again today, November 17, to discuss proposals. We plan to have additional meetings with the Lamont Administration…

Health & Safety Committee Vacancy
The Union’s Health & Safety Committee currently has one vacancy. Interested candidates should contact President Saunders via email no later than…

Coalition Unions to Bargain Core Issues Together
Union leaders in SEBAC have been concerned by an overall lack of progress at the negotiating table for a number of months…

SEBAC Impact Bargaining Update on EO-13G – 9/23/2021
The parties now have a formal written agreement covering those EO-13G issues upon which they do agree, and identifying some of the issues still being disputed…

Statement of SEBAC Leadership on Vaccine Mandate for Workers in State Hospitals and Long-term Care Facilities
Healthcare, custodial and maintenance staff represented by unions in the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) are extremely concerned that the precarious staffing shortages that existed long before COVID-19 could be dangerously exacerbated by even a…

SEBAC Impact Bargaining (Mandatory Vaccine) Update on EO-13F and EO-13G – 9/20/2021
SEBAC had its third meeting with representatives from the Lamont Administration to bargain the impacts of the recent Executive Orders concerning mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations of state employees…

SEBAC Impact Bargaining (Mandatory Vaccine) Update on EO-13F and EO-13G – 9/16/21
As we reported on September 9th, leaders and staff from the impacted SEBAC locals met with representatives from the Lamont Administration to discuss the details and bargain the impacts of recent Executive Orders concerning mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations of state employees who…

Update on State-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccination Orders
On September 9th, CPFU, along with the other SEBAC locals, met with representatives from the Lamont Administration to discuss the details and bargain the impacts of recent Executive Orders concerning mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations of state employees who do not qualify for…

SEBAC Updates Members on Impact Bargaining with the Lamont Administration on EO-13D
On August 19th, the Lamont Administration announced Executive Order No. 13D (EO-13D) concerning mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations of state employees who do not qualify for medical or religious exemptions…

SEBAC Response to Governor Lamont’s 8/19/21 EO Concerning Vaccine Mandates
Under the EO, which would take effect beginning on September 27, 2021, some state employees who have not received at least their first dose of the vaccine, and do not qualify for a religious or medical exemption, will be able to continue to work in a state owned or…

IAFF Local S-15 Victorious on Key Issues
When faced with serious labor-management disputes involving working conditions and emergency medical service delivery, Connecticut State Fire Fighters Local S-15…

Heroes Pay
State lawmakers are currently deliberating over a proposal for how to distribute federal resources to frontline workers who risked their lives during the COVID-19 crisis. The governor and legislative leaders need to hear that real hazard pay, not…

2021 CPFU Presidential Election Results
Click the “read more” button to see the results of the 2021 election to fill the office of President of the Connecticut Police & Fire Union…

2021 Annual Convention Announcement
The 2021 CPFU Annual Convention will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Please click the “read more” button for additional information including the convention agenda…

SEBAC Responds to the Governor’s $10 Million Proposal on Federal Funds for Pandemic Pay
Governor Ned Lamont released a proposal for how the $2.6 billion in federal pandemic relief funds sent to Connecticut from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) will be spent…

Members Invited to Attend April 27, 2021 SEBAC Meeting
2022 poses difficult challenges for state workers, but if we fight for a moral budget we can move our state in a more racially and economically equitable direction. Let’s fight for a moral budget and strong contracts this spring and beyond! Log in for more information…

Union Election — Meet the Candidates
The Union has received nominations for three (3) candidates for the office of President. In accordance with Article 6, Section 1 of the CPFU Constitution & By-Laws, a meeting for the candidates to present themselves to the members has been scheduled…

SEBAC Response to State’s Boston Consulting Group “Report” on State Employee Retirements
The following statement has been released by the State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) in response to the Boston Consulting Group “report” released by the Administration on March 31, 2021…

Help Essential Workers Sick with COVIDHelp Essential Workers Sick with COVID
Essential frontline workers have been working nonstop since the start of the pandemic to keep our state running. But as thousands of them contracted COVID-19 on the job, their employers are unfairly denying them critical wage and health benefits through…

2021 Annual Convention and Elections
In accordance with the Connecticut Police and Fire Union Constitution & By-Laws, the date of the Annual Convention has been set for Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The location and time of the meeting will be…

SEBAC Responds to the Governor’s Budget
The governor’s budget assumes still more sacrifices from Connecticut’s public employees and working families, many of who have risked, and continue to risk, their lives every day to provide the much needed services that our most vulnerable populations have relied on…
2020 News

2021 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is once again offering their Bonzagni and Thomas Families Scholarship which is available to any active military, military veteran, first responder, or other public safety personnel (detention, corrections, probation, parole); or who are the child of…

Contract Negotiations Sub-Committee Members Wanted
With the expiration of our current Collective Bargaining Agreement in June 2021, the Connecticut Police & Fire Union is preparing to enter into negotiations with the State…

Members Urged to Contact State Representatives Regarding Police Accountability Bill
The General Assembly will be voting as a body this coming week on the police accountability legislation (LCO #34771). On Friday, July 17th, the Judiciary Committee held a zoom hearing on the bill. It was a formality as…

2020 Annual Convention Announcement
The CPFU Annual Convention will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The agenda will be…

Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19
The Connecticut Police & Fire Union wants its fellow Brothers and Sisters to know that we are working diligently with the State of Connecticut to ensure your continued safety during these uncertain times. That being said, if you do sustain a work-related injury it is imperative that you…

Defunding Police Just Means Less Training: Police Union
Vice President Emeritus of the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA) Dennis Slocumb said he’s concerned about additional burdens levied on departments that are…

Statement of SEBAC Leadership on the Killing of George Floyd and Racial Justice
On behalf of 45,000 state employees represented through SEBAC, many of them staffing the front lines in the struggle to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to raise our voice in unequivocal condemnation of our nation’s oldest pandemic – racism…

2020 CPFU Annual Convention Postponed
The CPFU Constitution and By-Laws requires the Union to hold an annual convention between June 1 and June 15 of each year. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 crisis, Governor Ned Lamont has ordered that there be no…

SEBAC Leadership Report on Administration Response To COVID-19
Union leaders from SEBAC (the State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition) have been combining efforts to make sure that the perspectives of frontline workers are being heard as the State’s response to COVID-19 evolves. Our report analyzes the steps the Lamont Administration has taken to date and…

2020 IUPA Local 74 Elections
Elections for the IUPA Local 74 Executive Board will be at the next Local meeting on March 18, 2020. Any active IUPA member in good standing intent on running for an office of the Local, must submit nomination…
2019 News

2020 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is offering their 2019 Bonzagni and Thomas Families Scholarship which is available to any active military, military veteran, first responder, or other public safety personnel (detention, corrections, probation, parole); or who are the child of…

2020 Employment-Related Financial Dates
This page contains a list of important employment-related dates that may be of financial interest to you. Also, this year we have ordered a limited number of pocket & sticky calendars which are available for pickup at the Union…

Connecticut Airport Authority Holds Ceremony to Recognize the Efforts of Bradley International Employees Who Responded to Vintage Plane Crash
On November 13, 2019 the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) held a ceremony to honor the Bradley International Airport (BIA) personnel that responded to the tragic vintage airplane crash in October 2019. Included in those being honored were the Union’s firefighters at BIA. Ceremony speakers included…

Health & Safety Committee Vacancies
The Connecticut Police & Fire Union’s Health & Safety Committee currently has two vacancies. Interested candidates should contact…

Union Mourns the Loss of Brother Wayne Rodriguez
It is with great sadness that the Union acknowledges the passing of our Brother, Wayne Rodriguez Sr. For the past 18 years Wayne worked as a Building & Grounds Patrol Officer with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services…

IAFF Local S-15 President Stephen McDuell Speaks About the Tragic B-17 Plane Crash at Bradley Airport
Last week CPFU’s Local S-15 President and Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter Stephen McDuell spoke to both NBC Connecticut and News 8 about the tragic B-17 plane crash at Bradley Airport…

From Backpacks to Badges: Alums Thrive as UConn Police Officers
Obviously, knowing your way around UConn’s campuses is a must for all of its police officers. But more than a dozen of them have an edge: They’re also UConn alumni, whose experiences on its campuses were so rewarding that they decided to build their careers…

Union Steward Vacancies
Attention CPFU Members: the Connecticut Police & Fire Union is seeking members to serve as stewards at the following agencies/locations…

Pension Re-Amortization Discussions
SEBAC and the Lamont Administration have completed their discussions on pension re-amortization in accordance with the recently passed biennial budget and have reached an agreement. It keeps the parties’ commitment to…

UConn Firefighters Rescue Family of Ducklings
With a little help from some fire fighters and a box of cereal, a family of ducks are back together again. On Sunday evening, members of the UConn Fire Department, A platoon were called by bystanders to rescue 8 ducklings from a catch…

2019 Annual Convention Announcement
The CPFU Annual Convention will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. There are proposed language changes to Article 3 and Article 6 of the Connecticut Police & Fire Union…

Secretary / Treasurer Position Vacancy
Currently there is a vacancy for the position of CPFU Secretary/Treasurer. The successful candidate should be well versed in: Robert’s Rules of Order, Microsoft Excel, and basic accounting. Any member in good standing of the Connecticut Police & Fire Union that would…

On Strike: Stop & Shop Workers Walk Out For Their Rights
31,000 workers at Stop & Shops across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island have gone on strike. The “final offer” from Stop & Shop managers to their workers included significant cuts to healthcare, massive increases (over 100% in some cases) to workers’ health care premiums, and…

UConn Police Officer Justin Cheney and His Canine Companion Officer Tildy
For University of Connecticut police officer Justin Cheney, a day on campus would not be complete without his canine companion Officer Tildy, a three-year-old yellow lab/golden retriever mix who has worked as a facility dog in the department’s community outreach unit since…

CPFU Welcomes New DEEP Conservation Enforcement Officers
Six Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police recruits who were hired last September and became members of the 363rd Training Class graduated the other day from the Connecticut Police Academy. The officers will be assigned to various areas of the state and will begin their…

CPFU Presidential Election Results
Click the “read more” button to see the results of the 2019 election to fill the office of President of the Connecticut Police & Fire Union…

CPFU VP Chris Albani Discusses PTSD Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Police Officers & Firefighters
CPFU VP Chris Albani sits down with Fox 61 News to discuss PTSD workers’ compensation coverage for police officers & firefighters. A discussion of pending legislation (SB 164) at the state capitol that would authorize Workers’ Compensation benefits for firefighters and police officers…

CPFU Member Appreciation Day — Sunday, May 19, 2019
On Sunday, May 19, 2019, the Connecticut Police & Fire Union, in sponsorship with Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, is hosting its second annual CPFU Member Appreciation Day. Bring your family and friends for a wonderful day of…

CPFU Response to Governor Lamont’s Proposed SERS COLA Change Section
As indicated in the SEBAC response to Governor Lamont’s proposed SERS COLA change, state employees are currently saving the state nearly $2 billion a year by previously agreeing to wage freezes, furlough days, and higher contributions to pension and healthcare…

At DCP, Lamont and Bysiewicz Greet Workers, Talk a Little Policy
Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov Susan Bysiewicz chat with Department of Consumer Protection liquor agent Richard Fedor during a recent tour of the agency..

2019 CPFU Special Election Information
The Union has received nominations for two (2) candidates for the office of President. As per Article 6, Section 1 of the CPFU Constitution & By-Laws, mail-in ballots with the names of the two candidates will be mailed to you on…

Message from IUPA President Cabral on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.)
Every January 9th since 2015, citizens across the United States show their support for Law Enforcement on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.)…

CPFU Notice of Election Information
Any active member interested in running for the office of President must submit a nomination, seconded by at least one other active member, by January 24, 2019 (60 days before the Special Election) with the Secretary/Treasurer…
2018 News

President Terlecki Retires from the State of Connecticut
It has been both a privilege and a pleasure to serve as president of our Union for the past seven years. As this year ends, so does my time in this Union…

Labor 2018 Election Summary: Pro-Worker Candidates Win Statewide; Make Gains in the General Assembly
Union Members Supply the Margins of Victory. The 2018 election was a resounding victory for working people across the state. Almost two-thirds of our endorsed candidates were elected and in nearly every race, union members made up the margin of victory for pro-worker…

ECSU Police / Public Safety Contribute to Making Willimantic One of the Safest College Towns
A recently released study ranked Willimantic as one of the safest college towns in the country, an accomplishment that was not unwarranted, according to town officials…

Scrap The SEBAC Deal – End Raises, Change Pensions and Modify Healthcare
Republican candidate for Connecticut governor, Bob Stefanowski has a plan for Union members. “Take ‘em out at the knees” Stefanowski said when referring to State employees. He plans to “scrap” the SEBAC agreement…

UConn FD Firefighter Jacob Miceli Receives the Fox61 News Above & Beyond Award
UConn FD Firefighter Jacob Miceli Receives the Fox61 News Above & Beyond Award. Jacob has been a lieutenant for an engine company and was re-elected every term unanimously by his crew to receive this award because he is so…

Environmental Officer Rescues Exotic Snake from Avon Home
DEEP Conservation Enforcement Officer Ed Yescott put his Reptile Capture Training to good use” after he was called to a home in Avon after a homeowner spotted a snake sunning itself in the…

July Lump Sum Bonus and Longevity
The following information is for members who may wish to adjust the withholding amounts with respect to the July 20th paycheck which will include lump sum payments due under SEBAC 2017, and for those eligible, longevity payments that would otherwise have been…

End Collective Bargaining and Tax the Middle Class is what “Big Business” Wants
The Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth wants to take away collective bargaining for state employees…

CPFU Member Appreciation Day — Sunday, May 20, 2018
On Sunday, May 20, 2018, the Connecticut Police & Fire Union, in sponsorship with Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, is hosting its first CPFU Member Appreciation Day…

Site of Service Information
Site of Service for all medical procedures has been in effect since March 1st. The link on this page contains the Site of Service rules, including the waiver process that was included in the SEBAC 2017 Agreement…

State Environmental Conservation Police Awarded National Accreditation
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that the State Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) has been awarded national accreditation by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators…

Monday, February 26 — UConn/Storrs: #Resist Right to Work Rally
Working people deserve the right to join a union and have a voice on the job. But now our freedom is under attack—we have to stand up for our rights! Every day, unions champion for working people, racial justice, and gender equality to make…

Candidates Wanted For Training and Tuition Committee Vacancy
January 26, 2018: The Connecticut Police & Fire Union is seeking to fill vacancies on its Training & Tuition Committee. The Committee is comprised of three Union members and three management members from various agencies. The Committee meets twice each month at our Union office in…

2018 IUPA Local 74 Election Nominations Closed
The nomination window for IUPA Local 74 offices is now closed. The IUPA Local 74 Election / Convention / Quarterly will be on March…

State of Connecticut Emergency Room Copayment Waiver Form
The co-pay for unnecessary emergency room visits is now $250 following the passage of the 2017 SEBAC Agreement. However, we continue to use the current definition of “unnecessary”, which waives the co-pay if the patient is admitted to the…
2017 News

2018 IUPA Local 74 Elections
Elections for the IUPA Local 74 Executive Board will be at the next Local meeting on March 14th, 2018. Any active IUPA member in good standing intent on running for an office of the Local, must submit…

I Want to Get Out of the Pension Business Entirely
Republican Candidate Michael Handler says the first thing he’ll do if elected governor is end pensions for all active state workers. Click to watch his interview on WFSB Channel…

2017 AFL-CIO Municipal Endorsements
Local municipal leaders make important decisions that affect working families. With municipal elections coming up on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, please help us get the word out to union members about the AFL-CIO’s endorsed…

Attention Retirees – SilverScript Sends Out Letter in Error
As you know, effective 1/1/18 Medicare-Covered retirees will be moving to a Medical Advantage vehicle for providing medical and prescription coverage to retirees…

Unions to CT Lawmakers: We Would See You In Court
Earlier this week SEBAC Unions leaders sent a letter to all 187 State legislators warning them of the potential legal troubles the Republican budget would cause the State. State employee unions sent a letter to all 187 General Assembly members Thursday, warning them to avoid pension…

Anthem and Hartford Healthcare Contract
As a member of the State of Connecticut health plan – and a current or former patient of a Hartford HealthCare provider – it is important that you are aware of an ongoing contract dispute between Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) and Hartford HealthCare Corporation (HHC) that…

DMHAS Police Serve Arrest Warrants at Whiting
On Tuesday, September 5, 2017, the Connecticut State Police Major Crime Squad along with DMHAS Police began executing arrest warrants for staff members at the Whiting Max facility (70 O’Brien Drive, Middletown) accused of abusing a…

Friday, Sep 22: UCONN / UCH Rally — What Closing UConn Health Means
This Friday, September 22, 2017 the unions that represent UCONN members will be holding a “Save UCONN” rally at the Legislative Office Building from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM in room 2E…

Pension Deferment Form
Anyone wishing to offset the 1.5% pension contribution increase must complete and submit the downloadable PDF form below NO LATER THAN September 14, 2017 to your Human Resources Department…

2017 SEBAC / Contract Senate Vote Update
As you probably already know by now, the SEBAC Agreement, along with all State labor union contracts, passed by the CT House earlier this week by a vote margin of 78-72. The vote went right down party line with exception of one…
2016 News

DEEP Sends Engines to Fight Wildland Fires in Tennessee
The second DEEP engine crew accomplished a variety of tasks while on assignment at the Tellico Ranger District with the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee. The crew began by assisting the District with patrolling and monitoring…

IAFF Local S-15 Named Benefactor of the Year
Congratulations to the IAFF Local S-15 for being named 2016 Benefactor of the Year by the Connecticut Burns Care Foundation. On Saturday, November 5th the CT Burns…

Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut (UPFFA) Fire Ops 101
The UPFFA 2016 Fire Ops 101 was held on April 11, 2016 at the Hartford Fire Training Academy. This is a day-long event for the purpose of allowing agency administrators, elected officials and other non-firefighting personnel to experience what it actually takes to be…

UCONN Dispatchers Successfully Complete the NCMEC Missing Kids Readiness Project Criteria (formerly known as the 911 Partner Program)
CPFU wishes to recognize our University of Connecticut Buildings & Grounds Communications Dispatchers for successfully completing the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Missing Kids Readiness Project criteria (formerly known as the 911…
2015 News

Connecticut Police and Fire Union introduces Resolution at CT AFL-CIO Convention that Supports Neutrality in Police Use of Force Incidents
On October 30, 2015 Connecticut Police and Fire Union President Glenn Terlecki submitted Resolution #21 at the Connecticut AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention. The Resolution calls for the Connecticut AFL-CIO and all its affiliated unions to…
2014 News

Voluntown Community Unites to Help the Family of CPFU Brother Rich Fedor
Voluntown Community Unites to Help the Family of CPFU Brother Rich Fedor after his daughter was struck by a falling tree from a neighbor’s yard…
2013 News

State Union Coalition Hails Court Decision on Rowland Layoffs
Attorney Daniel E. Livingston, chief negotiator for the State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) today commented on the Second Circuit ruling that former Gov. John Rowland violated 2,800 unionized public employees’ First Amendment rights when it targeted them for layoffs…
2012 News

CPFU Now Offers Membership Text Alerts
Beginning November 16, 2012 the Connecticut Police and Fire Union will begin a new way of distributing important Union information to its membership — mobile text alerts…
2011 News

DMV Inspector Dean Pisciotta
During the first week of August 2010, law enforcement officers from all across North America gathered in Columbus, Ohio to compete for top honors in the North American Inspector Challenge. Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicle Inspector Dean Pisciotta, a 15-year member, was…
2007 News

PSEC Members Fight Fires
University of Connecticut Firefighter Christopher Renshaw is just one of the many brave Protective Services members who have answered the call to help tackle the devastating western wildfires; these members are part of the Connecticut State Wildfire Crew, a specialized force of firefighters called to…

Officer Debra Booker – UConn Police
On Wednesday, March 28, 2007, PSEC member Debra Booker of the UConn Police Department was recognized by the UConn Women’s Center with the 7th Annual Women of Color Award. Officer Booker, a 13-year veteran of the department, was honored for her…
2006 News

Sergeant Donald Bridge Jr.
Protective Services wishes to recognize 17 year veteran, Sergeant Donald Bridge, Jr., of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on his appointment as President of The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). Sergeant Bridge began his career working for his family-owned service station as a…
2004 News

Lieutenant Derrick McBride
This edition of “In The Spotlight” features sixteen year veteran, Lieutenant Derrick McBride, of the Eastern Connecticut State University Police Department. He was hired as an officer at Eastern in 1987, and has worked his way through the ranks to his current…
2003 News

Gorishti and Rimick Become First NVCC Bike Patrol Officers
Officers Arian Gorishti and William Rimick recently completed training and became certified as the first Naugatuck Valley Community College bike patrol unit…