A Connecticut state labor board ruled in favor of the Town of Colchester, determining that former finance director Mary Williamson was not entitled to union protections due to her role qualifying as a management position. Located in eastern Connecticut, Colchester had placed Williamson on leave in 2023 following internal investigations. The board found she met the criteria for a department head under state law and dismissed her complaint. Her legal team is considering an appeal.
See "Labor board sides with Colchester in finance director firing", Marc Fitch, Connecticut Inside, July 14, 2025