Updated Longevity Table
Posted 10/13/2011 10:58am

Members who qualify for an October longevity payment should consult the chart to find the payment's value. All subsequent longevity payments will be at full value. Click here for the current table: Longevity Table

Tom Culley stepping down as Executive Director
Posted 10/10/2011 8:51pm

On October 21, 2011, Tom Culley will conclude his tenure with the Judicial Professional Employee's Union as the union's Executive Director. Tom wishes to express his sincere thanks to the union members he has served, and the officers he has worked with, for the past 30 years. In his words, "It has been a pleasure and a privilege to have represented the members of this professional bargaining unit." He also wishes the newly elected officers every success as they carry the union forward during these difficult and turbulent times.

Election Results
Posted 09/27/2011 10:51am

The following officers have been elected:

• President: John Satti
• Vice-Pres: James Romano
• Secretary: Carmen Roda
• Treasurer: Kimberly Smith
• Adult PO Representative: Anthony Leone
• Adult PO Representative: Randy Parisi
• Chief PO Representative: Matthew Boyhen
• Juvenile PO Representative: Francis Okam
• Family Relations Counselor Rep.: Deborah Kern
• JD Asst. Clerk Representative: Tara Bartlett
• Suppt. Enf. Off. Representative: Terry Ward
• Family/Suppt. Supervisor Rep.: Andrew Spurrier
• Representative-All Other Groups: Mary Fortier

The new officers will be installed at the November Executive Board meeting, and they will serve a two year term.

Election Hours and Candidates
Posted 09/05/2011 10:43pm

Click here for information on voting and election hours, and a list of candidates for the September 22, 2011 election: Election Hours and Candidates

Annual Membership meeting and Election Notice
Posted 08/21/2011 11:54pm

JPE's annual membership meeting will take place on Thursday, September 22nd at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell. The principle item of business will be the election of Officer and Representatives to two (2) year terms of office in our Executive Board. Please click on the following link to view the Election Notice: Election Notice

Constitution articles covering JPE's election process
Posted 08/21/2011 11:38pm

Please click this link to review a portion of our constitution that covers officer positions and the election process: Constitution Election Articles

Results of the Vote
Posted 08/17/2011 11:06pm

In statewide voting conducted Tuesday August 16th, members of the professional bargaining unit approved the clarified agreement with the Malloy administration by a vote of 580 in favor to 448 opposed.

Voting will take place on Tuesday, August 16th from 10am - 2pm!
Posted 08/10/2011 3:21pm

Please click this link for a list of locations: Voting Locations. Members will be granted sufficient time to travel to and from the voting site and to cast their ballot. Voting is open to anyone in the professional bargaining unit, and a picture ID will be required to establish your voting identity.
RATIFICATION OF THE CLARIFIED AGREEMENT IS RECOMMENDED

Clarified SEBAC 2011 Agreement
Posted 08/02/2011 1:38pm

Please click this link to view the document (.pdf) which discusses the clarified SEBAC 2011 agreement: Clarified Agreement

Summary of Changes in this Tentative Agreement
Posted 08/02/2011 1:16pm

Please click this link to view the document (.pdf) which discusses the changes in the tentative agreement: Summary of Changes

Seniority List Posted!
Posted 07/19/2011 3:32pm

We have posted a seniority list for all members of JPE. Please click this link to view the page: Seniority List 2011

Concession Package Rejected
Posted 06/21/2011 8:51pm

In statewide voting conducted Tuesday, June 21st members in positions represented by our union rejected the package of concessions negotiated with the Malloy administration by a vote of 603 opposed to 497 in favor.

Sebac vote set for Tuesday, June 21st
Posted 06/14/2011 10:08am

Our union will vote on whether or not to ratify the Sebac agreement with the Malloy administration on Tuesday, June 21st between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at several locations throughout the state. For a list of voting locations, click here

Informational Meetings Scheduled (Additional meetings will be posted in this space as they are scheduled.)
Updated 06/14/2011 10:09am

• Monday, June 6
  Waterbury - Supt. Enforcement - 9:00am
  Rockville Courthouse - 1:00pm
  Adult Probation, Juvenile Probation - 2:00pm

• Tuesday, June 7
  Middletown Courthouse - 1:00pm

• Wednesday, June 8
  Enfield Courthouse - 1:00pm
  New London JD - 1:00pm

• Thursday, June 9
  New Britain Courthouse - 1:00pm
  Norwich-GA21 or Adult Probation - 1:00pm
  867 State Street, New Haven (see Joe Quinn for time)

• Friday, June 10
  Manchester Courthouse - 1:00pm
  121 Elm Street, New Haven - 2:00pm
  Bantam Courthouse & Litchfield Courthouse (please contact Dan Petrosky for meeting times)

• Monday, June 13
  146 White Street Courthouse Room 2 - 10:00am
  JD Courthouse, Waterbury - 2:00pm

• Tuesday, June 14
  JD Courthouse, Bridgeport - 1:00pm
  267 Kennedy Drive, Putnam - 9:30am

• Wednesday, June 15
  235 Church Street, New Haven, Courtroom 7B - 12:30pm
  JD Courthouse, Stamford - 1:00pm
  Courthouse Meriden, Outside Courtroom 3 - 2:30pm
  134 Main Street, Danielson - 9:00am

• Thursday, June 16
  95 Washington Street, Hartford, Courtroom 1 - 1:00pm
  Adult Probation, Willimantic - 9:00am

• Friday, June 17
  414 Chapel Street, New Haven - 1:00pm

Pension and Health Care Meeting
Posted 05/29/2011 4:43pm

A meeting devoted to information on the pension and health care changes in the tentative agreement will be held at the State Armory in Hartford on Saturday June 4th from 2:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.

Download the Tentative Agreement
Posted 05/29/2011 4:21pm

Click Here to download the tentative agreement between Sebac and the Malloy Administration. Watch this space for information on membership meetings to be held over the next two to three weeks.

Agreement Q&A Available On Video
Posted 05/27/2011 1:13pm

The Sebac website, InThisTogetherCT.org, has begun posting several video question-and-answer segments designed to assist members in understanding some of the key components of the proposed agreement with the Malloy administration. In the coming days, as many as 30 segments will be posted so check the site often.

The tentative agreement is in the final stages of review before publication. It will be posted on this and the Sebac website so that our members can review it ahead of informational meetings which will be taking place over the next 2 - 3 weeks. Ratification will be by vote of the membership. You'll be advised of the date and voting locations once those arrangements have been finalized

Agreement Details
Posted 05/17/2011 3:40pm

Here are the initial details of the agreement reached with the Malloy administration. Please click on the links below to view the agreements:

  SEBAC 2011 Framework Agreement Summary

  State of Connecticut and SEBAC - Recommended Agreement on Savings, Transformational and Financial Issues - and Framework for Job Security

Tentative Agreement Has Been Reached!
Posted 05/13/2011 6:20pm

A tentative agreement has been reached with the Malloy administration. Details will follow soon.

Malloy Discussions

Please do not believe rumors that a deal has been concluded or that various concessions / give backs have already occurred. The fact is that the parties to the discussions are continuing to pursue savings through reorganization and economies of operation - savings that don't impact an employee's benefits directly. At the request of the Malloy administration, Sebac has provided numerous ideas of this sort. They are being evaluated by budget analysts and actuaries. That process must conclude before any discussion of more traditional concession topics occurs.  Up to date information on the progress of the talks can be found by visiting the Sebac website In This Together CT which can accessed through the links section of this website.  

Work That Matters Campaign

Our affiliate, AFT-Connecticut, represents state employees in the Judicial Branch, Higher Education and many of the agencies in the Executive Branch. It recently began an ambitious program of highlighting state employees and the important work they do. Members have been interviewed and profiles of them and their workplace activities created. Postcards featuring a different member are mailed to legislators on a weekly basis. In addition, video presentations by each member are being e-mailed to key policy makers. The intent is to introduce AFT members as people while educating legislators about the vital services they provide. Featured employees from our Union are Adult Probation Officer Melissa Chin-Hing and Support Enforcement Officer Colin O'Neill. The campaign will continue throughout the legislative session with a variety of activities being planned during Public Employee Recognition Week May 2nd through 6th. More can be learned about this important program by visiting AFT-Connecticut's web page. Just click the Links bar on this site then click AFT Connecticut.

We've Moved

On November 1, 2010, our office relocated to 50 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT  06106. Our new phone number is 860-216-1550.

Membership Meeting 

The 2010 Annual Membership Meeting took place on Thursday, September 23rd at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Cromwell. The evening began with a reception featuring food, soft drinks and the opportunity for casual conversation. Executive Board members were available at the reception and also during the formal meeting which was devoted to a discussion of the November election and its importance to state employees in the face of the looming budget crisis. The annual  meeting gives our members a chance to discuss their issues and ideas with colleagues and elected officers. The daunting issues we and other unions  will face in the upcoming months make that discussion more crucial than ever.   

Executive Board Members

The following were elected to two year terms on our Executive Board in an election which took place at the September 24, 2009 general membership meeting: President: Ed Conway, Vice-President:  Tom O'Neill, Secretary: Geoff Gagnon, Treasurer: Colin O'Neill, Adult Probation Officer Representative: Dan Petrosky, Joe Quinn, All Other Groups Representative: Kim McKeon, Chief/Lead Adult Probation Officer Representative: Heriberto Cruz, Family Relations Counselor Representative: Deborah Kern, JD Assistant Clerk Representative: Tara Bartlett, Juvenile Probation Officer Representative:  John Satti, Support Enforcement Officer Representative: Terry Ward. There was no candidate for the Family/Support Supervisor seat on the Board. 

Attention Military Personnel

Members who serve in the military during wartime periods as designated in CGS. 27-103, including National Guard and Reserve members attending summer camps, may now, according to the Attorney General, be entitled to  retirement credit for that time. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Retirement and Benefit Services Division of the Comptroller's Office.

Scholarships Winners Announced

2010's Academic Achievement Scholarships have been awarded to the following: Andrea Daniels, daughter of Support Enforcement Supervisor Thomas Daniels; Zachary Julius, son of Support Enforcement Officer Richard Julius; Jennalee Kulig whose dad Tom is a Chief Probation Officer; Genevive Senechal, daughter  of Family Counselor Celeste Senechal;and Mariah Slonski whose step father Dan Venditto is an Adult Probation Officer.  Applications were received from several very qualified students. Thanks to the members of the Scholarship Committee for the diligence they displayed in reaching their decision. Information on our scholarship program is available by clicking the scholarships tab on the menu bar. 

Mileage Reimbursement Rate

Effective February 1, 2011, the rate of reimbursement paid to members using their personal vehicles while on official business increased from 50 cents per mile to 51 cents per mile.

GPS Monitoring

Adult Probation Officers required to monitor sex offenders on weekends and holidays will receive a stipend of $ 25.00, in addition to the on-call/standby pay for which they also qualify, for each weekend worked. They will also be awarded compensatory time for the hours spent performing the service. Holiday pay, including premium holiday pay, will be awarded to anyone required to provide monitoring services on holidays. This new benefit is retroactive to July 1, 2009.