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Raises and other recommendations included in proposed budget from Gov. Lee
Governor Lee during his Feb. 8, 2021 State of the State address recommended a 4-percent raise for State Employees. “I said at the start how proud I am of my staff and cabinet, and
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Gov. Lee proposes 4 percent raise for state employees
Governor Lee during his Feb. 8, 2021 State of the State address recommended a 4-percent raise for State Employees. “I said at the start how proud I am of my staff and cabinet, and
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TSEA urges Gov. Lee to prioritize state employees
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Employees Association urges Gov. Bill Lee to include funding for State and Higher Education salary and market adjustments in his proposed FY21/22 state budget. “Our state employees continue to
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University of Memphis to raise minimum wage to $15 per hour
The University of Memphis announced this week to faculty and staff that beginning in June 2021, the University will raise the minimum wage for employees to $15 per hour. “President Rudd and his staff
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TSEA urges Governor Lee and Legislature to prioritize state employee pay
This week, the Tennessee General Assembly convened for a special legislative session on education to address urgent issues facing Tennessee students and schools in the 2021-22 school year, including learning loss, funding, accountability, literacy,
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The importance of saving sick leave
The New Year is a time for self-reflection and setting priorities to improve oneself for the future. One of those areas of improvement should include vowing to save your sick leave and to build
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Health Insurance Premium Holiday coming June 2021
(UPDATE: An early version of this article stated there would not be a deduction in June 2021; however, while the premium holiday is for June 2021, the deduction will not appear on your May
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Coping with pandemic anxiety
By Gayle Robb TSEA Comp & Benefits Assistant gayle.robb@tseaonline.org This is a stressful and difficult time for state employees and the State of Tennessee as a whole. COVID-19 has brought many changes to how
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TSEA’s Virtual Recruitment Contest is here!
TSEA’s first annual Virtual recruitment Blitz is here! Recruit an active State or Higher Ed Employee or join TSEA between Nov. 9, 2020 – Dec. 31, 2020 and you (and your recruit) will be
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House passes 401k match, bill moves to Senate
Yesterday, under the guidance of our dedicated bill sponsor Chairman Gary Hicks and bill co-sponsor Leader William Lamberth, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed HB2045, our 401(k) bill. This bill, if it were to
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