The Bethel BOE Paraprofessionals & ABA’s voted on February 28, 2014 to leave CWA and join UPSEU. After many years of representation by CWA, the members realized that they needed a strong union who represented other similar workers in the State of Connecticut. After speaking with several other UPSEU Paraprofessional members in surrounding Towns, the Bethel BOE Paraprofessionals and ABA’s determined that UPSEU was the clear choice for them. A week prior to the election, surprising to all, the union that was currently representing the employees removed their name from the ballot. In an election between UPSEU or No Union, the membership voted unanimously by a vote of 48-0 to join UPSEU.
On the same day, Cromwell BOE Secretaries voted to leave MEUI/SEIU and join UPSEU. After speaking with the Cromwell Town Hall Employees which UPSEU represents, and several other BOE Secretary bargaining units represented by UPSEU, the Cromwell BOE Secretaries decided UPSEU was the union for them.
UPSEU Labor Relations Representative, Matt Geer stated “UPSEU is pleased to welcome Bethel BOE Paraprofessionals/ABA’s and the Cromwell BOE Secretaries to our organization. We remain committed to providing the highest level of representation and negotiation experience to our members. UPSEU is eager to begin working for its new members!”
UPSEU WELCOMES BOTH THE BETHEL BOE PARAPROFESSIONALS/ABA’S AND THE CROMWELL BOE SECRETARIES TO THE UPSEU FAMILY!
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