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COVID-19 Info and FAQ’s
TSEA is monitoring the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The situation is rapidly changing, so TSEA has compiled the following links and resources so you can have quick access to the most up-to-date information. As
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Finding help in a time of crisis
By Keisha PittmanTSEA Comp and Benefits Manager This is a stressful and difficult time for state employees and the State of Tennessee as a whole. Fear and anxiety about COVID-19 and social distancing can
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Gov. Lee’s amended Budget Update: 3-18-2020
Adjustments are being made to the budget. As of right now, TCRS and Health Insurance are funded. The Pay for Performance adjustments (for Jan. 2021) were reduced from 2.5 to 1.5 percent. The situation is
Read More »Insurance committee waives cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing
Staff Report With concerns of COVID-19 spreading across Tennessee, many state employees are not only worried about exposure to the virus but how will testing for it be covered. State, local education, and local
Read More »Legislative Update: 3-13-2020
Update on TSEA OfficePower was restored Monday 3/9 to the TSEA office, but we continue to be without phones due to damage sustained during last week’s tornado in Downtown Nashville. In the meantime, calls
Read More »Legislative Update: 3-6-2020
TSEA Lobby Day disrupted by Nashville tornado State employees in town for TSEA’s 2020 Lobby Day had their plans disrupted when a major tornado passed through downtown Nashville in the early hours of March
Read More »Legislative Update: 2-28-2020
Lobby Day TSEA’s 2020 Lobby Day is next week on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. TSEA’s annual Lobby Day on the Hill is an opportunity for our members to meet with their district legislators and
Read More »Legislative Update: 2-14-2020
Highlights from the week: TSEA met this week with House Speaker Cameron Sexton to discuss TSEA legislative agenda items and important state employee issues and concerns. We are encouraged by the conversation and look
Read More »Legislative Update: 2-7-2020
The legislative bill filing deadline has now passed (Wednesday, Feb. 5), so we can begin looking over the hundreds of bills filed to determine those that would impact state employees. As we identify bills
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Legislative Update: 1-31-2020
Middle TN Legislative Dinner Thursday’s Legislative Dinner in Nashville was a great success. We had a great turnout of TSEA members who showed up to express their concerns, speak to their legislators and support
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