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ETSU President confirms outsourcing rumors false
In recent weeks, rumors began to surface that custodial services at East Tennessee State University would be contracted out as a means of saving money. As rumors continued, outsourcing talk began to include grounds
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Fiscal Review Committee hears TSEA members
State employees and their dependents have now had a little over two years under the ParTNership PPO as their health insurance plan. During this time, TSEA members have voiced concerns from their experiences attempting to
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TDOT Update
In a recent meeting with TSEA, the Department of Transportation announced that it is in the process of hiring two staff members from the Department of Labor to work with all employees who do not
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Greene County Chapter hosts Treasurer Lilliard
Greene County – The Greene County Chapter of TSEA was proud to host State Treasurer David Lillard for a visit. Treasurer Lillard served as the Regional Chapter Meeting Guest Speaker on August 27, 2013
Read More »TSEA Addresses Privatization Rumors at ETSU, Empowers our Higher Education Members
In recent weeks, rumors began to surface that custodial services at East Tennessee State University would be contracted out as a means of saving money. As rumors continued, outsourcing talk began to include groundskeeping
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U.S. Congress, President pass continuing appropriations act
Late last night (Wednesday, Oct. 16th), the U.S. Congress and the president came to an agreement to reopen the Federal Government and to raise the nation’s debt limit. Included in the bill signed by
Read More »TDOT Construction/Maintenance Merger Update
As many of you know, last fall TDOT announced that they would proceed with the Regional Construction and Maintenance merge that would: Consolidate regional construction and maintenance divisions to improve work efficiency, promote flexibility,
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Leadership University: September 12-14, 2013
In order to better accommodate our lodging and meeting room needs, the date for Leadership University 2013 has been moved up a week earlier this year. This change will allow for TSEA leaders to
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Haslam salary study rewards, confuses: 100% of State Workers receive 1.5% pay increases, 86% receive additional adjustments, 14% deemed at or above market value
NASHVILLE – Over the last two years, funding was set aside in the General Appropriation bill for the FY 2013-2014 salary policy – effective as of July 1, 2013. Included in that policy was a
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Court ruling announced, state to move ahead with layoffs
Earlier this morning, during a session of the Second Circuit Court, Davidson County Circuit Court Judge Amanda McClendon announced her decision to deny a preliminary injunction, sought by TSEA, that would have prevented the
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