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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
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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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 15th. This link will
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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 to full-time state employees
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ParTNers for Health: Partnership Promise Screening Schedule
For all state employees that are participating in the Partnership Promise, please remember your screening needs to be completed by July 15. See the attached PDF document for the Onsite Screening Locations Schedule.
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TSEA Lobby Day 2016 recap
NASHVILLE – As part of TSEA’s annual Lobby Day event, more than 150 association members spent time Tuesday lobbying their elected leadership at legislative plaza in Nashville. This year, for only the second time
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TSEA Statement on third-party review of outsourcing
NASHVILLE – The Haslam administration today announced plans to seek a third-party review of the numbers included in the cost analysis of their Facilities Outsourcing Management plan. “It is in the best interest of
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Lobby Day Schedule 2016
TSEA’s 2016 Lobby Day is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16! Lobby Day allows TSEA members an opportunity to discuss specific Association issues with state legislators from their districts and focus conversations on TSEA’s legislative
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A note about inclement weather
Due to hazardous travel conditions that developed during the very early hours of the day on Friday, January 22, a state of emergency was declared for the State of Tennessee. With questions from members
Read More »Summary of TSEA Legislation 2016
SB 2485 Sen. Becky Massey HB 2269 Rep. Bill Dunn TSEA is preparing an amendment for this bill that will add clarification to the T.E.A.M. Act in the area of dismissal and discipline. This
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