Connecticut
Retirees mobilize to defend Social Security, Medicare
July 10, 2011Rep. Murphy said that if the cap on Social Security taxes on high incomes was raised, the solvency of the fund would be secured for the future.
Read moreAttention lawmakers: Connecticut is not broke
July 1, 2011State workers in Connecticut are in a pitched battle to save their jobs and the services they provide.
Read moreConnecticut becomes first state to require paid sick days
June 15, 2011A national precedent was set in Connecticut last week after lawmakers passed measures allowing paid sick days and the expansion of health care coverage.
Read moreIn tough situation, Conn. state workers to vote on contract
June 2, 2011Thousands of state workers are expected for a question and answer session about the tentative agreement hammered out by their unions.
Read more“We did it!” Nursing home workers win 13-month strike
May 13, 2011The new three-year contracts, including raises and benefit improvements and a return to work with former positions and hours, were approved by an overwhelming vote of 189 to 6.
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