Senators Looney and Duff Release Statement on Governor’s Veto of SB 8

HARTFORD – Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven) and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) issued the following statements today in response to Governor Lamont’s veto of Senate Bill 8.

“We are disheartened that Governor Lamont has vetoed Senate Bill 8, which would have extended unemployment insurance protections to striking workers. Connecticut faces a Trump administration rolling back worker protections, a National Labor Relations Board that is in the back pocket of big business, and an unprecedented consolidation of corporate power. Now, more than ever, states must stand up for workers’ rights. The Connecticut State Senate recognizes that other states have adopted various versions of this policy tailored to their unique circumstances. We remain willing to compromise with the Governor to achieve consensus on an appropriate model for Connecticut.”