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TSEA thanks University of Memphis President Rudd for efforts on pay
The Tennessee State Employees Association thanks University of Memphis President M. David Rudd for his commitment to exploring ways to improve the pay of his University’s lowest-paid staff, as indicated in a recent campus-wide
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Gov. Haslam signs bill extending Maternity and Paternity leave for State Employees
Yesterday (5-3-18) Governor Haslam signed into law legislation which allows state and higher education employees to use their sick leave and annual leave for maternity or paternity leave for a period not to exceed
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House passes Contract Accountability bill with unanimous vote
Last night, (2/26/18), the House, after substituting and conforming to Senate Bill 1047, passed an amended version of the Contract Accountability and Responsible Employment (CARE) Act. To view the House vote on the bill,
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House Finance passes Contract Accountability bill
The House Finance Committee this week (2/20/18) passed an amended version of HB944, the Contract Accountability and Responsible Employment (CARE) Act, on to the Calendar and Rules Committee Last week, the Senate passed the companion
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Senate passes Contract Accountability bill with unanimous vote
Today, (2/15/18), the Senate passed an amended version of SB1047, the Contract Accountability and Responsible Employment (CARE) Act. We appreciate all the hard work Sen. Janice Bowling, Rep. Tilman Goins, Sen. Richard Briggs, Rep. Bob
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House Finance Subcommittee passes Contract Accountability Bill
Earlier today (2/14/18) the House Finance Ways & Means Subcommittee passed an amended version of HB944, now known as the Contract Accountability and Responsible Employment (CARE) Act. There was no discussion on the bill.
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Senate State and Local Gov Committee passes Contract Accountability Bill
Earlier this week (2/6/18) the Senate State and Local Government Committee passed an amended version of SB1047, now known as the Contract Accountability and Responsible Employment (CARE) Act. To view Tuesday’s discussion on this
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Contract accountability bill on calendar for Jan 31
UPDATE: HB944 was rolled one week, It is now scheduled to be heard on Jan. 31. — After a year of debate and discussion, including two summer study sessions, our contract accountability bill HB944/SB1047
Read More »Outsourcing transparency bill on calendar for Wednesday (1/17/18)
NASHVILLE – The House State Government Subcommittee is scheduled this week to hear legislation intended to improve oversight, legislative involvement, and transparency over the state’s outsourcing process. HB944, introduced last year and studied extensively
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Press Release: TSEA applauds University of Tennessee’s decision to opt out of outsourcing
NASHVILLE – TSEA applauds the decision by the University of Tennessee’s four campuses to opt out of the facilities management contract with Jones Lang Lasalle. According to statements recently released by each of the
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