The time is now! Submit your testimony today so legislators know how vital it is to raise teacher salaries across Connecticut.
The state legislature’s Education Committee is holding a public hearing Wednesday, March 12, on Senate Bill 1459, which would establish a minimum teacher salary and secure state funding to increase pay for all educators.
This bill is a crucial step toward treating teachers fairly and addressing the ongoing teacher shortage by ensuring competitive salaries that attract and retain talented educators.
Your voice is essential
Lawmakers need to hear directly from you about how low salaries impact you and your colleagues.
- Do you have to work multiple jobs to make ends meet?
- As an early career educator did/do you have to live with family or roommates in order to afford rent and pay back your student loans?
- Do you still have student loans decades into your career?
- Can you afford to buy a house in the community where you work?
- Are you considering leaving teaching for a profession that pays more money?
Share your story by submitting testimony in support of SB 1459 to help secure the higher salaries we deserve.
Teachers’ collective advocacy is key to getting this bill passed. Last year we were told WEP/GPO repeal was impossible but working together we made it happen. Now we have another opportunity to make history by raising teacher salaries. We need you and every teacher to participate.
Please also wear red to school on Wednesday to show our solidarity and unity. We are stronger together, and when we fight together, we win.
