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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 [&hellip
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Statement on Tennessee Gubernatorial Election results
TSEA congratulates Governor-Elect Bill Lee on his victorious run for Governor of Tennessee. Read our full statement below from TSEA Executive Director Randy Stamps: “Congratulations to Governor-Elect Bill Lee on [&hellip
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State Benefits Survey
The State recently sent an email from F&A Commissioner Larry Martin and Benefits Administration Executive Director Laurie Lee telling you about a benefits survey the State is conducting. The State [&hellip
Read More »We need help phone banking for TEAM-PAC endorsed candidates
We need your help phone banking for TEAM-PAC endorsed candidates until the Aug. 2nd primary election. Phone banking is a great way for us to reach voters. Each phone call is a personal [&hellip
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Political Activity by Executive Branch Employees
The Little Hatch Act banned all political campaigning by state employees on state property or occurring when the employee should be conducting state business. The notable exception to this law [&hellip
Read More »Applicant Message Center
Advances in technology are revolutionizing many aspects of our lives at work and home. One area in state government that has seen a rapid change over the last few years [&hellip
Read More »Subsequent Probation Restored; Governor Signs Bill into Law
Earlier today (4-20-18) Governor Haslam signed into law legislation which restores subsequent probation for preferred service state employees who accept another preferred service position within the same state agency. This [&hellip
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Subsequent Probation Bill passes House and Senate, heads to Governor
Earlier today (4-5-18) the Senate and House both unanimously passed an amended version of SB2443. This legislation as amended restores subsequent probation for preferred service state employees who accept another preferred [&hellip
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Veterans Preference Bill passes Senate, heads to Governor
The Senate today (4-4-18) substituted an amended version of HB2006 for SB2192 and passed the bill. This legislation clarifies that a hiring preference for a state service position must be [&hellip
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Bill to clarify Veteran’s Preference in Hiring passes House
The House today (3-22-18) passed an amended version of HB2006; a bill which clarifies that a hiring preference for a state service position must be given to a veteran on [&hellip
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