House 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), covering the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029. This agreement will impact approximately 3,661 state employees who provide essential services in various state facilities. Key features of the agreement include a General Wage Increase (GWI) of 2.5% and an Annual Increment (AI) for the first three fiscal years, with a wage re-opener for the final year. The total estimated cost of the agreement is projected to rise from about $12.1 million in FY 26 to approximately $45.1 million by FY 29, affecting multiple state appropriated funds.

The resolution also addresses additional financial adjustments, such as lump sum payments for employees at the top of their pay scale and grade changes for certain job titles, which will influence salary-related fringe benefits. The fiscal impact statement indicates that the costs will extend to non-appropriated funds, particularly for employees in higher education, with estimated costs increasing from $2.9 million in FY 26 to about $10.2 million by FY 29. The resolution has been favorably reported by the House Committee on Appropriations and is scheduled for adoption by the House of Representatives.