Senate Resolution No. 4 seeks approval for a tentative collective bargaining agreement between the State of Connecticut and the Connecticut Employees Union Independent, NP-2 Bargaining Unit (CEUI), which will cover approximately 3,661 state employees from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029. The resolution has been favorably reported by the Senate Committee on Appropriations and is poised for adoption. The agreement includes a total estimated cost of $12.1 million in FY 26, escalating to $45.1 million by FY 29, with key provisions such as a 2.5% General Wage Increase and Annual Increment for the first three years, along with lump sum payments and salary adjustments for certain job titles.

The resolution also outlines the financial implications of the agreement across various funds, indicating a current balance of $169 million in the General Fund Reserve for Salary Adjustments and an additional $222.5 million budgeted for FY 27. The agreement will also impact state employees supported by non-appropriated funds, particularly in higher education, with costs projected to rise from $2.9 million in FY 26 to $10.2 million by FY 29. The ongoing fiscal impact is expected to persist, influenced by inflation, and the Appropriations Committee has unanimously supported the resolution.