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TSEA concerned about funding for 2022 Pay for Performance rewards
The 2021 Pay for Performance rewards email sent by DOHR to all state employees on May 11, 2021, included a sentence that concerned TSEA and which may have been overlooked by many. The sentence
Read More »DOHR launches Voluntary Separation Program
On Monday, July 19, 2021, the TN Department of Human Resources began to notify employees of their eligibility to participate in the Voluntary Separation Program (also known as the buy-out). Eligible employees whose application
Read More »DCS Announces Case Manager Series Salary Increases
Tennessee Department of Children’s Services Commissioner Jennifer Nichols announced today in an email to state employees details about Case Manager series salary increases. Her announcement is below. We are excited to announce that DCS’
Read More »TDOC launches bonus structure for correctional security series employees
The Tennessee Department of Correction Tuesday announced a new bonus structure for employees in its correctional security series. According to the Tuesday communication to employees, as of April 21, 2021, TDOC Security Series employees
Read More »Is 2021 the year you plan to retire?
It is the beginning of a new year, and some TSEA members will be or are considering retiring in 2021. Most state employees, including higher education employees, know the basics about what is required
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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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