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TDEC puts effort to privatize golf courses on hold, for now

TDEC puts effort to privatize golf courses on hold, for now

TSEA April 1, 2016 Comments Off on TDEC puts effort to privatize golf courses on hold, for now

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation in an email yesterday announced it is for now placing on hold a Request for Proposals (RFP) to operate their nine Tennessee State [&hellip

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TSEA hires Randy Stamps as executive director

TSEA hires Randy Stamps as executive director

TSEA March 31, 2016 Comments Off on TSEA hires Randy Stamps as executive director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2016 Contact: Chris Dauphin Phone: 615-256-4533, 800-251-8732 [email protected] TSEA hires Randy Stamps as executive director NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Employees Association today announced the [&hellip

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TSEA statement on comptroller audit of DHS

TSEA statement on comptroller audit of DHS

TSEA March 30, 2016 Comments Off on TSEA statement on comptroller audit of DHS

NASHVILLE – TSEA is disappointed to hear today’s report of potential oversight failures by the Department of Human services pertaining to the distribution of federal food program funds. We agree [&hellip

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Reminder for upcoming deadlines

Reminder for upcoming deadlines

TSEA March 29, 2016 Comments Off on Reminder for upcoming deadlines

April 1 – Deadline for Scholarship Applications April 15 – Sick Leave Bank Nominations (East) April 29 – Deadline for Chapters to submit Award Nominations May 25 – RA Registration [&hellip

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TSEA: Don’t give up on state employees

TSEA: Don’t give up on state employees

TSEA March 22, 2016 Comments Off on TSEA: Don’t give up on state employees

Earlier today, TSEA testified before the Senate State and Local Government committee in response to the Haslam administration’s business justification report on their Facilities Management Outsourcing plan. TSEA’s primary message [&hellip

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TSEA endorses candidates for state positions

TSEA endorses candidates for state positions

TSEA March 16, 2016 Comments Off on TSEA endorses candidates for state positions

In 2016, there will be two (2) state employee representative seats for election to serve on the TCRS Board of Trustees (a three year term) and two (2) state employee [&hellip

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Prison Violence Skyrockets

Prison Violence Skyrockets

TSEA March 15, 2016 Comments Off on Prison Violence Skyrockets

According to data recently provided by The Department of Correction on assaults, there have been 119 assaults on correction officers since new assault definitions became effective on January 11. Figures referenced by [&hellip

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Haslam administration releases ‘business justification’ for Facilities Management Outsourcing

Haslam administration releases ‘business justification’ for Facilities Management Outsourcing

TSEA March 8, 2016 Comments Off on Haslam administration releases ‘business justification’ for Facilities Management Outsourcing

The Haslam administration on Tuesday, March 8 presented to the Senate State and Local Government committee the business justification report for their Facilities Management Outsourcing plan. The administration claims their [&hellip

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Reminder for Partnership Promise enrollees

Reminder for Partnership Promise enrollees

TSEA March 8, 2016 Comments Off on Reminder for Partnership Promise enrollees

Just a reminder the Well Being Assessment (WBA) is due March 15th. If you are enrolled in the Partnership PPO, you and your covered spouse must complete the WBA by March [&hellip

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Legislative Update: SB1625/HB1699, DOHR Meeting

Legislative Update: SB1625/HB1699, DOHR Meeting

TSEA February 26, 2016 Comments Off on Legislative Update: SB1625/HB1699, DOHR Meeting

SB1625 / HB1699 Education: Tuition waivers for full-time state employees Sen. Paul Bailey / Rep. Joe Pitts The TSEA board voted to support SB1625/HB1699. This bill provides tuition and fee waivers [&hellip

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