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Update on TSEA Lawsuit Challenging State’s Handling of Layoffs

Update on TSEA Lawsuit Challenging State’s Handling of Layoffs

TSEA June 17, 2013 Comments Off on Update on TSEA Lawsuit Challenging State’s Handling of Layoffs

Today, at a 9 AM hearing before Davidson County Circuit Judge Amanda McClendon, lawyers for TSEA and Governor Haslam and the several departments recently sued by TSEA argued their respective [&hellip

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Compensation Study Update

Compensation Study Update

TSEA June 14, 2013 Comments Off on Compensation Study Update

Earlier today, Governor Haslam sent out the following message to all state employees regarding the compensation study for executive branch employees (There are three branches of government – Judicial, Legislative, [&hellip

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Press Release: TSEA Files Lawsuit Challenging State’s Handling of Layoffs

Press Release: TSEA Files Lawsuit Challenging State’s Handling of Layoffs

TSEA June 11, 2013 Comments Off on Press Release: TSEA Files Lawsuit Challenging State’s Handling of Layoffs

NASHVILLE, TN. – The Tennessee State Employees Association (TSEA) has filed a class action lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Davidson County against the State of Tennessee charging that the [&hellip

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InfoArmor identity theft protection, available through TSEA’s Advantage Program

InfoArmor identity theft protection, available through TSEA’s Advantage Program

TSEA June 4, 2013 Comments Off on InfoArmor identity theft protection, available through TSEA’s Advantage Program

Identity Theft is the #1 Fastest Growing Crime in America, affecting nearly 13 million people per year. In order to protect your family, TSEA is excited to announce a new [&hellip

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Be Sure Your Next Job Move is a Safe One: The possible downside of In-Range hiring policy

Be Sure Your Next Job Move is a Safe One: The possible downside of In-Range hiring policy

TSEA May 30, 2013 Comments Off on Be Sure Your Next Job Move is a Safe One: The possible downside of In-Range hiring policy

By Gwen Tuttle / TSEA Compensation and Benefits Manager Department of Human Resources policy permits In-Range hiring salary exceptions when a job classification has proven to be difficult to fill due to [&hellip

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TSEA’s 39th annual Representative Assembly: June 13-15, 2013

TSEA’s 39th annual Representative Assembly: June 13-15, 2013

TSEA May 24, 2013 Comments Off on TSEA’s 39th annual Representative Assembly: June 13-15, 2013

We have an exciting assembly planned for this year. Special guests include Tennessee’s Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey (TEAM Convention speaker), TN Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer, TN Department of [&hellip

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Project TEAMWork Update

Project TEAMWork Update

TSEA May 20, 2013 Comments Off on Project TEAMWork Update

As this Performance Evaluation Cycle draws to a close for the 2012-2013 year, TSEA would like to remind state employees of some very imporant past and upcoming deadlines that are [&hellip

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DCS Overhaul; Update on MSW upgrades

DCS Overhaul; Update on MSW upgrades

TSEA May 9, 2013 Comments Off on DCS Overhaul; Update on MSW upgrades

Image courtesy of Tennessee Department of Children Services, April 2013 In April, Department of Children Services Interim Commissioner Jim Henry announced an overhaul of the department’s organizational structure to address [&hellip

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State Announces Career Center Layoffs

State Announces Career Center Layoffs

TSEA May 3, 2013 Comments Off on State Announces Career Center Layoffs

On April 19th, the Department of Labor and Workforce development held meetings in various locations throughout the state to notify 72 full-time state employees that their jobs were being terminated [&hellip

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State Employees to receive 1.5% raise

State Employees to receive 1.5% raise

TSEA April 24, 2013 Comments Off on State Employees to receive 1.5% raise

During this legislative session, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a $32.8 billion state budget. Included in the budget is a 1.5% raise for state employees. TSEA worked hard to ensure [&hellip

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