Lamont signs workplace protection expansion bill into law

Lamont signs expansive new CT labor law

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont(Molly Ingram / WSHU)Connecticut’s Democratic Governor Ned Lamont signed a wide-ranging state labor law at the 32BJ SEIU union office in Hartford on Monday.The law includes protections for workers against wage theft and job retention rights for building service employees.“This is a game-changer for us. Absolutely,” said Rochelle Palache, vice president and state leader of 32BJ SEIU. The union represents 5,000 build…

Lamont signs workplace protection expansion bill into law

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- Surrounded by labor union leaders, teachers, contract workers and others on Monday in Hartford, Gov. Ned Lamont signed into law an expansion of workplace protections for employees across the state. The bill, titled An Act Concerning Workforce Development and Working Conditions in the State, passed 28-7 in the Senate and was [...]

Lamont touts labor bill as he pursues nomination for 3rd term

The bill provided Lamont with a ready-made platform to tout his support among the state's labor unions ahead of the Democratic convention.