Trying to stop the layoffs of at least 6,000 workers, union leaders are asking Gov. Dannel Malloy to come back to the table to work out a concession agreement that will get passed by state workers.
On Tuesday, the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition sent a letter to Malloy asking to reopen talks.
Larry Dorman, a SEBAC said the leaders are not necessarily asking to "renegotiate" the labor savings and concessions agreement that failed to garner enough support for ratification.
SEBAC leaders have not said specifically what would be part of a new concession agreement, but they are optimistic they would be able to get something voted on.
The question is if it can be done in about six weeks to meet the Aug. 31 deadline for both sides to reach ratified agreements.
The threat of massive layoffs was promoted after state workers voted down Malloy's concession deal that would have saved $1.6 billion.
Some workers have already begun to receive pink slips.
Like many state workers, Ray Frigon is skeptical. Workers have already given back millions in concessions, he said. He isn't sure another vote will be any better.
"We are willing to talk, .but it's got to be in reason," Frigon said.
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