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Affiliated ·Service Employees International Union ·AFL-CIO, CLC CT EMPLOYEES UNION INDEPENDENT, SEIU LOCAL 511 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES UNION INDEPENDENT, SEIU LOCAL 506

110 Randolph Road, P.O. Box 1268, Middletown, CT 06457

Phone: 860-344-0311 Toll Free: 1-800-622-3359 Fax: 860-344-8648 WEB SITE: www.ceui.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am—5:00pm

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LOCAL 511 LOCAL 506

April 2007

JULY 1, 2007 RAISES & INCREASES

Article 10 Training, July 1, 2007 • Tuition Reimbursement increases to

$70,000 • Training Fund increases to $80,000 • Workshops, Seminars Fund increases to

$30,000 Article 20 Compensation, July 1, 2007 • Effective Sunday, July 1, 2007—3.5% pay-

raise • Annual increments (AI’s) and new 10th

Step Bonus paid in the check dated July 20: 2.5% higher than the 10th step of each salary group. This is only for those with a July increment. Payment may be denied for “less than good” service rating

• Safety show allowance increases $15 to $125

Article 23 Shift & Other Salary Differentials • Effective July 6, 2007 weekend differential

increases to 60¢ • Effective July 6, 2007, 2nd and 3rd shift

differentials increase to 85¢ Article 27 Permanent Part-Time Employees • Safety shoe allowance increases $15 to

$125 Article 42 Meal Policy • Meals purchased when working extended

hours due to emergencies increases one dollar ($1.00):

Breakfast $6.50/Lunch $8.50/Dinner $14.00

Article 53 Snow & Ice Premium Pay • Snow & ice premium pay increases to

$1.60/hour

CEUI EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTS A NEW PRESIDENT

MARCH 29, 2007

The CEUI Executive Board, in accordance with Union By-Laws which state that “the vacancy may be filled for the period from which the office becomes vacant until the next regularly scheduled mail ballot election…” have elected Vice President Ron McLellan to President to serve the remaining term until the next mail ballot election in October 2007.

Susan Gombotz Steven Perruccio Connie Miano

BEST OF LUCK TO CEUI RETIREES

CEUI wishes a healthy and happy retirement to three recent retirees:

Connie Miano, office manager, retired effective March 16 with 32 years at the Union. Susan Gombotz, administrative assistant, retired effective March 28 after 29 years of service, and President Steven Perruccio retired effective April 1st with 37 years at the Union. The office and Union members will miss all of you!

A press conference was held on Wednesday, April 4 at the Southington Rest Area to kick off Work Zone Awareness Week. CEUI Safety Stewards in attendance were Carlos Soto, Dwight Johnson, Chuck LaBella, Eric Satagaj and Jeff Julian. President Ron McLellan and General Coun-sel Cara Wachsman were also in attendance. Governor M. Jodi Rell and Lt. Governor Michael Fedele spoke, along with officials from the Department of Transportation.

10 Tips for Driving Safely in Work Zones: EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed, and people may be working on or near the road. SLOW DOWN! Speeding is one of the major causes of work zone crashes. DON'T TAILGATE! KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOU & THE CAR AHEAD OF YOU. The most common crash in a highway work zone is the rear end collision, so leave two car lengths between you and the car in front of you. So, don't tailgate. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOUR VEHICLE & THE CONSTRUCTION WORKERS & THEIR EQUIPMENT. PAY ATTENTION TO THE SIGNS! The warning signs are there to help you and other drivers move safely through the work zone. Observe the posted signs until you see the one that says you've left the work zone. OBEY ROAD CREW FLAGGERS! The flagger knows what is best for moving traffic safely in the work zone. A flagger has the same authority as a regulatory sign, so you can be cited for disobeying his or her directions. STAY ALERT AND MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS! Dedicate your full attention to the roadway and avoid changing radio stations or using cell phones while driving in a work zone. KEEP UP WITH THE TRAFFIC FLOW. Motorists can help maintain traffic flow and posted speeds by merging as soon as possible. Don't drive right up to the lane closure and then try barge in. SCHEDULE ENOUGH TIME TO DRIVE SAFELY AND CHECK RADIO, TV AND WEBSITES FOR TRAFFIC INFORMATION. Expect delays and leave early so you can reach your destina-tion on time. Check www.ct.gov/dot - for information on traveling in Connecticut. BE PATIENT AND STAY CALM. Work zones aren't there to personally inconvenience you. Re-member, the work zone crew members are working to improve the road and make your future drive better.

The summer driving season is upon us. Remind your friends, neighbors and relatives to watch for our members on the road. They are our fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers...make sure they come home safely.

NATIONAL WORK ZONE AWARENESS

WEEK

APRIL 2-6, 2007

WELCOME!

CEUI welcomes new Staff Director and Gen-eral Counsel Cara Wachsman. Cara received

her bachelors de-gree from the Uni-versity of Con-necticut, and her law degree from Roger Williams University in Bris-tol, RI. Good luck, Cara!

WORKERS COMPENSATION Robert Sandulli, QCW Auto/DAS Fleet/Hartford, was injured on the job. He had a re-occurrence of this injured and needed medical attention. The Union requested a hearing, and was able to obtain medical treatment for his old injury. Richard Atchison, DOT Maintainer 2, Thomaston, developed carpal tunnel syn-drome. The insurance carrier denied coverage claiming it was not a work-related injury. With the help of doctor’s notes, the Union was able to prove that the carpal tunnel was work-related, and the insurance carrier agreed to accept the claim. Michael Holdridge, DOT Maintainer 4/Old Saybrook Bridge, was injured at work. The insurance carrier denied coverage and refused to pay for medical treatment. After obtaining medical reports, the Union requested a hearing. At the hearing, the reports were presented and the Commissioner instructed the insurance car-rier to pay all medical bills. Craig Carfiro, DOT Maintainer 2/Torrington, was struck in the face while per-forming his duties as a maintainer. The injury left him with a scar. The Union asked for a hear-ing, and Mr. Carfiro was awarded a scarring award.

DISABILITY RETIREMENTS Richard Calabrese, QCW/HVAC, WCSU, had to apply for disability retirement due to medical problems. On January 26, 2007 Mr. Calabrese was granted a service connected disability re-tirement effective February 1, 2007. John Carter, Agricultural Worker, UConn/Storrs, applied for disability retirement due to medical problems. On January 26, 2007 Mr. Carter’s request was granted effective Septem-ber 1, 2006. James Kearse, DOT Maintainer 4/Darien, was granted a non-service connected disability retirement effective November 1, 2006. Steven Latronica, DOT Maintainer 4, DOT/Goff Road, was approved for a service con-nected disability retirement with the Union’s as-sistance. Mr. Latronica was awarded the retire-ment effective January 1, 2007. William LaBier Jr., Stationary Engineer, CCSU, had to apply for a disability retirement due to medical problems. On February 16, 2007, Mr. LaBier was granted a non-service connected disability retirement effective October 1, 2006.

CONTRACT VIOLATIONS Keith White, QCW Plumber, SCSU, had his paycheck garnished unjustly while following SCSU call-in procedures under extenuating cir-cumstances for sick leave. Mr. White served a one-day unpaid suspension over the same inci-dent, making the situation worse. The Union advocated successfully for Mr. White over the course of two months, concluding in a stipulated agreement, which granted him the sick day, re-moved the suspension from his file, and paid him for the two days of lost wages. John Rodriguez, QCW Automotive, DOT/East Haven Repair, was denied the opportu-nity take the Automotive Maintenance Crew Leader exam, despite meeting all job posting requirements. The Union requested that DAS Human Resources review his resume with addi-tional information, which resulted in a confirma-tion letter for Mr. Rodriquez to take the exam. Rafael Feliciano, QCW Automotive, DOT/East Haven Repair, was wrongly misidentified in the DAS database, and asked to supply Vet-eran Preference documentation, which held up his confirmation to take the Automotive Mainte-nance Crew Leader examination. The Union worked with DAS to get this glitch fixed, and Mr. Feliciano was allowed to take the exam.

SERVICE RATINGS Bridgett Harrell, Lead Custodian, Educa-tion/Bullard Havens, was unreasonably de-nied her annual increment in January of 2007. Following a Step 2 hearing, it was determined that Ms. Harrell’s service rating was based on a 2 month time period because of a workers comp related absence. A stipulated agreement was agreed to by all parties, in which her AI was fully restored.

MEDICAL Rene Ferland Sr, DOT Maintainer 3/Retiree, contacted the Union seeking assis-tance in getting several medical bill balance paid for himself and his spouse. The bills to-taled approximately $100. The Union contacted the insurance company, and the bill were paid in full after the carrier discovered that Mr. Fer-land and his spouse were incorrectly billed as going to an out of network provider. Bruno Cappellucci, Duplicating Tech 1, Social Services/Hartford, contacted the Un-ion seeking assistance in getting a $208.73 medical bill paid for his dependent son. The Union contacted the insurance company, at which point the billing code was properly coded to “urgent care” and the bill was paid in its en-tirety. Helene Lanzilotta, Retiree, contacted the Union for assistance in getting her prescriptions filled after being refused by a pharmacy where she lives in Texas. The Union contacted the in-surance company, and the member was al-lowed to pick up her prescriptions within an hour of calling the Union. Nicolette Letournea, Supervising Custo-dian, UConn/Storrs, sought assistance from the Union in getting a $1017.81 medical bill paid. After the Union contacted the insurance company, the bill was paid in full.

THANK YOU’S Dear George, thank you for all your help. Both times I talked to you, you were very helpful MaryAnn Gardner, retiree

OJE UPDATE DUPLICATING TECHNICIANS HEARD

As was reported earlier, one of the OJE appeals filed for arbitration was the Duplicating Techni-cians 1 and 2. Arbitrator Susan Brown ruled that these two job classifications should be sent to the Master Evaluation Committee (MEC). New questionnaires were filled out by the in-cumbents and audits were conducted. The MEC considered both classes in March. While both classes were given additional points by the Committee, there were not enough points to change their pay grade.

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Service to Members by Stewards and Staff WORKERS’ ADVOCATE

By Ron McLellan

I want to begin my first column by saying it is an honor to serve the members of this Union as the 3rd president in its 40 year his-tory. I bring enthusiasm and new ideas while sticking with our core values of service to the members and fighting for what we believe in. To give you some of my background, I be-gan State service in 1978 as a maintainer at UConn in West Hartford. In 1980 I moved to the UConn Law School, and then to UConn Storrs as a boiler tender. I began in 1983 at CCSU as a boiler tender, then a stationary engineer and lead stationary engineer. My Union leadership experience comprises more than 20 years as a steward, chief steward, safety steward, executive board trustee and vice president. Our Union’s great resource is its members. The cook at CVH the DOT maintainer at Darien Maintenance, the custodian at WCSU, the carpenter at UConn Storrs and thousands of others too numerous to men-tion. When we speak with one voice, they hear us! When we show up at a rally or the State Capitol, they see us! When they take on one of us, they take on all of us! There is no limit to what we can accomplish to-gether. I urge every member to become in-volved in the fight in some way: come to a meeting, call a legislator, contribute to COPE, write a letter, run for steward, join a committee, or help a member in need. Our #1 priority is to begin contract negotia-tions with the State as soon as the law will allow. Members need to get contract ques-tionnaires completed to provide vital data to the negotiating committee. They need to know what is important to you so they can negotiate the best contract possible. We are fortunate to have an excellent and caring Union staff. The staff reps and sup-port staff are always willing to help mem-bers any way they can. I will be available to members 7 days a week. My office voicemail references my home number should an urgent problem arise on a night, weekend or holiday. During the day I can be reached at 860-343-8718 or 800-622-3359, x718.

CORRECTION In the February 2007 newspaper, a story on Richard Welzant was printed along with a photo of another member. We apologize for the error!

Gregory Ronalter, a DOT 2 from Thomaston Maintenance, wasn't looking to become a hero when he was dropping salt on icy roads shortly after midnight on March 6. Then Ron-alter saw a house on fire along Route 132. He alerted the family and extinguished the fire. He was recognized by the DOT Commissioner for his heroics.

Cosmo Ignato, Section Manager; Greg Ronalter, DOT 2 Thomaston and Jethro Russell, Transporta-tion General Supervisor

DOT MEMBER RECOGNIZED FOR HEROICS

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NEW STEWARD TRAINING On Friday, March 23, seven newly approved stewards met for a full day of orientation. The stewards are Elias Medina of DOT/Milford Maintenance, Stephen Day of DMR/Waterford, Fernando Sanches of DOT/Milford Bridge, Jean Philippe Chaix from UCONN/Storrs, Don Lalumiere from UCONN/Avery Point, Jeff Burns from DOT/East Hartford S&M, and John Sim-mons, of DOE/Howell Cheney Technical High School. Greetings were extended by Ron McLellan, CEUI Vice-President and the Execu-tive Board. The stewards participated in brief-ings with questions presented by Staff Repre-sentatives Bill Kluytenaar, Tom White and Rich Cormier. Topics included fact-findings, griev-ance processing and the role of the steward and the staff representatives. CEUI Chief Stewards, John Marchese, Leslie Maddocks, John Birtwistle, and Bill Burton conducted a role-playing activity and led the small group problem solving activities. Artie Spencer, who works with Worker’s Compensation for CEUI also briefed the stewards. Steven Perruccio, CEUI President, discussed pensions and insur-ance matters. The importance of political ac-tion was also emphasized. Welcome to our new stewards and good luck in your work with CEUI members!

ASBESTOS BRIEFING AT CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

CEUI members who work at CCSU in New Brit-ain gathered to hear an asbestos awareness presentation sponsored by the University and CEUI. These members had concerns about possible asbestos exposure during renovation work that they had done at CCSU. Steven Perruccio, CEUI President, briefed the members. Tim Morse of University of Con-necticut Health Center presented information on the risks, health effects, and proper han-dling of asbestos. Through questions that members asked, it was determined that the concerned members had faced minimal expo-sure through their work at CCSU. CEUI staff assisted members who wished to fill out Worker’s Compensation notice of claim forms so that a record will exist of this expo-sure. CEUI Staff in attendance were Ron McLellan, CEUI Vice-President, Cara Wachsman, CEUI Staff Director and General Counsel, Joy Bylan, CEUI Consultant, Artie Spencer, CEUI Workers Compensation Staff Representative, and Loyola Welsh, CEUI Edu-cation Director and Steward Coordinator.

LEGISLATIVE UPATE – APRIL 2007 By Jennifer Berigan

Political Director Clean Contracting – A coalition of labor unions and non-profit human service provid-ers has reached a compromise on clean con-tracting procedures that include standard wages in non-profit contracts. The language appears in SB 41 and SB 7306 and also re-quires the state to complete financial and quality control analyses before privatizing ser-vices normally performed by state employees. Captive Audience – The Judiciary Commit-tee passed HB 7326, a bill that would allow employees to leave employer meetings on politics, religion or labor organizing activities without being fired or disciplined. The bill now awaits action in the House of Represen-tatives. Pension Protection – The Government Ad-ministration and Elections Committee passed SB 1183, a bill that would give judges the ability to revoke or reduce the pensions, health insurance and other benefits when sentencing state employees who are con-victed of corruption. The bill is expected to go to the Labor and Public Employees Com-mittee. In its present form, CEUI will oppose the bill and any proposals to rescind any pub-lic employee benefits including pension and health insurance. Universal Healthcare – Several universal health care bills are moving through the Gen-eral Assembly, but HB 1371, legislation cre-ating a single payer health care system in Connecticut, enjoys wide support from uni-versal health care advocates. The bill was passed from the Insurance and Real Estate Committee and now awaits action in the Gov-ernment Administration and Elections Com-mittee. UConn Health Center – Governor Rell pro-vided no funding increase to UConn Health Center in her budget, severely under funding the UConn medical and dental schools and putting the financial future of John Dempsey Hospital at risk. The Appropriations Commit-tee, in its budget, allotted an additional $55.5 million dollars which would fully fund the Health Center for the first time since 1999. Budget negotiations will continue and CEUI will fight to keep UConn Health Center fund-ing in the final budget. DOT Maintainers – Both Governor Rell and the Appropriations Committee included fund-ing for 30 new DOT maintainers, 16 of which are designated for the CHAMP program. CEUI will be closely monitoring ongoing talks to insure that funding for the new maintain-ers remains in the final version of the budget.

For more information about these or any other legislative issues, please contact Politi-cal Director Jennifer Berigan at 860-343-8715 or jberigan@ceui.org.

DOT 3 & 4

JOB FAIR RESULTS

Out of 138 positions available, there were 30 positions for the purpose of meeting affirma-tive action goals, of which 9 were selected out of seniority order. Positions not taken may be reposted. Positions now vacant due to trans-fers or promotions may be posted. Manage-ment has the right to decide which positions to fill. DOT Maintainer 1, 2, 3 & 4’s can apply for any position for which they meet the minimum qualifications. Results of a practicum are good for 6 months from when taken. A member not having the experience to pass a practicum for a specific piece of equipment will be allowed to take the practicum again if that piece of equipment is posted. All members with questions regarding failed practicums should contact Cara Wachsman at (860) 343-8719. DOT may take the position that anyone who failed a practicum will not be allowed to take it again for 6 months. WE DO NOT AGREE. Members who want to bid for a posting should ALWAYS SUBMIT THE APPLICATION be-fore the closing date. Include any information that will help meet the qualifications to take the practicum.

GRADE 3 & 4 GRIEVANCE FILED ON SELECTION ORDER

CEUI has filed a class action grievance based on the order that jobs were selected at the DOT Grade 3 & 4 job fair on March 21, 2007. Jobs were selected in this order: reemploy-ment, affirmative action goals, lateral trans-fers/demotions, and promotions. The grievance states the selection was done out of order according to Article 14 of the NP-2 contract. The selection order should have been as follows: reemployment, lateral trans-fer, affirmative action goals, promotion. The remedy requested is to hold another job fair using the proper selection order.

RALLY FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE

Connecticut's health care system is failing to serve growing numbers of state residents. More than 400,000 Connecticut residents do not have any health insurance. Thousands more are underinsured. Families can't afford it, businesses can't afford it--and we can't afford to ignore it. We spent $15 billion last year on health care. Yet, we face a crisis that is a drain on families and on the economy. It’s time to fix the system with universal health care.

Supporters of universal health care will rally together at Bushnell Park in Hartford on May 5. More than 10,000 health care advocates are expected to attend, including union members, non-profit or-ganizations, community activists and representatives of religious organizations. Add your voice to those who want affordable health care for all Connecticut residents. For more information contact Political Director Jennifer Berigan at 860-343-8715 or visit www.healthcare4every1.org.

Members at an asbestos presentation at CCSU

DOT members wait to be called in at the March 21 DOT 3 & 4 job fair.

DOT JOB FAIR MARCH 21, 2007

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April/May 2007 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS The seven (7) statewide May Membership Meetings have been sched-uled. We encourage active as well as retired CEUI members to attend these important meetings. Remember your attendance at these meetings guarantees you the most up-to-date information on issues affecting you and your family. Please plan to attend. The dates, times and places of the meetings are as follows: Monday, April 30 Oliver Wolcott Tech, Torrington, Library Media Center, 4:30pm Kaynor Tech, Waterbury, Lecture Hall, 7:00pm

Tuesday, May 1 DPW Trade Shop, 309 Buckingham St Hartford, 12:00pm UConn, Storrs, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 3:30pm Yantic Firehouse, Norwich, 7:00pm. Wednesday, May 2 Gateway Comm. College, Room 160, New Haven, 7:00pm Thursday, May 3 CEUI HQ, Middletown, 7:00pm

HEALTH, DENTAL AND PHARMACY

• Health/Dental Open Enrollment is May 7—June 1, 2007 to remove any dependents who already don’t qualify for coverage or if you de-sire to change plans effective July 1, 2007.

• Watch for announcements for dates, times and location of fairs. • DOT has informed CEUI that, like in 2006, members will be allowed

to attend Health Fairs at state agencies closer to where they work. • There will not be any changes in the Medical, Pharmacy and Dental

Insurance Carriers during this enrollment period. What will change is the State and employee/retiree bi-weekly premium. Comptroller Nancy Wyman will mail to active and retired workers a “Health Care Planner,” which will include the premiums effective July 1, 2007.

• There is no retiree premium share for any retiree whose date of retirement is earlier than July 1, 1997 or who retired under the 1997 Golden Handshake.

KEEP IN MIND, you will not be able to enroll in, change, or add de-pendents to a plan other than during this open enrollment period ex-cept under limited circumstances in response to changes in your work or family status. • Remember to notify the Personnel Department within 30 days of

marriage, divorce, when a baby is born/adopted and/or death of a family member.

• Remember, if you have children, health and dental insurance cover-age stops/ceases as follows: ♦ a child on their 19th birthday is not eligible for dental coverage,

regardless if they attend college. ♦ a child 19 years old who does not attend high school and/or col-

lege is not eligible for health insurance. ♦ a child who graduates from high school or college is not eligible

for health insurance. ♦ a child on there 23rd birthday, if attending college, is not eligible

for health insurance coverage. BUT if any of the above situations occur in the next 12 months you can continue both health and dental insurance for children under CO-BRA as long as you notify the agency’s payroll department in advance and less than 30 days following his/her birthday. • Out of Area Prescription Benefit Coverage for Medicare eligible retir-

ees with no Connecticut address...each covered member must satisfy a calendar year deductible of $100 for their prescription drugs. Once the $100 individual deductible has been met, prescriptions will be covered at 80%, you pay the remaining 20%. Once your 20% com-bined with the $100 deductible reaches $500 for any person in a cal-endar year, benefits will be paid at 100% of the allowable charges for the remainder of the calendar year. You may contact PharmaCare at 1-800-318-2572 to obtain a list of network pharmacies in your area.

• Retired Members should not enroll in Medicare D because the pre-scription coverage provided to retirees is greater than the Medicare D plan.

• Remember….Retirees—when you or your spouse receive your Medi-care Part B card (90 days before turning 65) and/or qualify for Medi-caid, you must mail a copy of the card to Union Headquarters. The pension contract pays the monthly premium, which rose to $93.50 on January 1st.

HOME & OFFICE VISIT COPAY INCREASE The 1997 Pension and Health Insurance Contract voted on by the mem-bers provides for: July 1, 2007, Home and Office visit increase as fol-lows: POS plans $15 and POE $10. July 1, 2012, Home and Office visits will increase to POE $15 and POS remains at $15. This increase does not effect those who retired prior to July 1997.

STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT

2007 PICNIC DATES • May 25—Mansfield/Franco American Club—noon • June 15—Stratford/Boothe Park—noon • June 22—Waterbury/Quassy Amusement Park—noon • **July 6—Middletown/Falcon’s Grove/Crystal Lake—noon **East Hampton Firemans Association Grounds were sold and cannot be rented. Members only are allowed to attend.

FOR YOUR CHILDREN $10,000

The 20th Annual Salvatore J. Perruccio Golf Tournament is scheduled as follows:

• Thursday, June 28, 2007 • Portland Golf Course • Shotgun tee off—10am • Registration 8:30am • Cost $100—includes 18 holes and a cart, coffee & donuts, ham-

burgs & hot dogs followed by cocktails and appetizers

The tournament is the primary fundraiser for the scholarship fund. CEUI offers four $2500 scholarships to deserving children of mem-bers. Call Tracy Deegan at 860-343-8712 for registration materials.

CONTRACT NEGOTIATION UPDATE CEUI has written to the Office of Labor Relations (OLR) and re-quested negotiations begin ASAP for the purpose of having a new contract in place by June 30, 2008. The request to begin early is similar to what was done at the time in 2004. Input from our members is extremely important at this time. Please return your completed 2008 Contract Questionnaire to the Union office ASAP. The contract questionnaire can be found on our website at: www.ceui.org

CEUI HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT FAIR FOR ACTIVE & RETIRED MEMBERS

• CEUI Headquarters • Thursday, May 21, from 1:00pm to 4:30pm • Parking is available in front of the building & directly across the street • The list of statewide job fairs can be found at www.ceui.org

Reminder: Only a member and his/her spouse can determine which health and/or dental plan to enroll in. Don’t base your deci-sion on hearsay or rumor, nor what a co-worker chose. If you have questions, speak with Retiree Staff Rep George Spurlock (x722) or Ron McLellan (x718).