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UPSEU is committed to being the preeminent organization representing public sector employees by providing professional, on-site representation, superior negotiations, and adherence to democratic principles which maintain the integrity of the union for the benefit of our members and their families.

UPSEU Hosts Steward Training

On March 14, 2024, UPSEU hosted a Steward Training at the Clifton Park Firehouse. The training covered all areas of labor law including grievance handling, Improper Practice Charges, disciplinary procedures, and interrogations.

Rome City School District Unanimously Approves Contract

The security officers and aides of the Rome City School District unanimously approved a 5 year contract negotiated by UPSEU. The contract includes major wage increases for our members along with doubling the longevity pay. “Rome is seeing what other Districts are facing in their schools and our members are the first line in protecting our children and other staff.

UPSEU Member Wins Paraeducator of the Year

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, along with Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker recently announced that Southington Board of Education Paraeducator and UPSEU member Dawn Dickau has been named Connecticut’s 2024 “Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year.

Brookfield BOE Custodians Vote Nearly Unanimously to Join UPSEU and Leave SEIU Local 2001

By a nearly unanimous vote, the Brookfield Board of Education Custodians have chosen to leave SEIU Local 2001 and join UPSEU. The Brookfield BOE Custodians were hoping to make this move to UPSEU three years ago, but were blatantly lied to by SEIU Local 2001.