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State budget passes, includes significant investment for state employees

State budget passes, includes significant investment for state employees

TSEA April 14, 2016 Comments Off on State budget passes, includes significant investment for state employees

The $34.8 Billion Tennessee state budget, which includes $60 million for state employee raises and an additional $36 million for state employee salary adjustments, has passed both the House and Senate. “The legislature just

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TSEA President Bryan Merritt interviews Lt. Gov. Ramsey

TSEA President Bryan Merritt interviews Lt. Gov. Ramsey

TSEA April 5, 2016 Comments Off on TSEA President Bryan Merritt interviews Lt. Gov. Ramsey

Shortly after announcing he would not seek another term in the state Senate, Tennessee Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey sat down with TSEA President Bryan Merritt for a brief interview about Ramsey’s political career, state

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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 Parks golf courses. To

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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 selection of Randy Stamps

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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 with the comptroller’s report

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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 for Delegates Deadline. For

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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 was clear: don’t give

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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 representative seats for election

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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 The Tennessean in Nashville

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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 FMO plan will save

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