STATE OF CONNECTICUT
NANCY WYMAN COMPTROLLER	OFFICE OF THE STATE COMPTROLLER 55 ELM STREET HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06106-1775	MARK OJAKIAN DEPUTY COMPTROLLER

MEMORANDUM NO. 96-55

November 29, 1996

TO THE HEADS OF ALL STATE AGENCIES

1. AUTHORITY: In accordance with the Union's request, and the approval by the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Division of Personnel and Labor Relations, effective January 1, 1997 the maximum bi-weekly dues deduction for workers belonging to the New England Health Care Employees Union will increase from the current rate of $13.85 to $15.23.
2. PAYROLL PROCEDURES: The agency payroll staff must review the Employee Masterfile (Table Number and Sort Code). The revised deduction rates will be entered centrally for the (pay period 12/20/96 - 1/2/97) check dated 1/17/97.

   Dues will be based on the hours paid in the week used for calculating dues. The method for calculating dues remains the same. The hourly rate for calculating dues will be based on the employee's compensation plan excluding premiums such as shift differential, weekend differential overtime, and the dues amount will equal:

   One hours' pay for people paid for less than twenty hours.

   One and a half hours' pay for people paid for at least twenty but not more than thirty hours.

   Two hours' pay for people paid for more than thirty hours.

   Up to the maximum rate of $15.23.

3. GENERAL: Please direct questions or requests for assistance as follows:

   Contract Issues: Agency Personnel Officers

   Memorandum Interpretation: Policy Evaluation & Review Division; 860-702-3436

   Payroll Procedures: Central Payroll; 860-702-3463

   Remote Job Entry: Central Payroll; 860-702-3462

NANCY WYMAN
STATE COMPTROLLER

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