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Knoxville legislators urge UT to opt out of outsourcing

Knoxville legislators urge UT to opt out of outsourcing

TSEA September 18, 2017 Comments Off on Knoxville legislators urge UT to opt out of outsourcing

Sen. Richard Briggs and Rep. Rick Staples coauthored a guest column for the Knoxville News Sentinel Friday urging University of Tennessee Chancellor Beverly Davenport and President Joseph DiPietro to opt [&hellip

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Eclipse Blitz recruitment contest

Eclipse Blitz recruitment contest

TSEA August 9, 2017 Comments Off on Eclipse Blitz recruitment contest

This contest is closed. We are tallying the numbers and will announce a winner soon. — With all the buzz about the coming solar eclipse, TSEA wanted to get in [&hellip

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28-day work schedule’s days are numbered

28-day work schedule’s days are numbered

TSEA July 12, 2017 Comments Off on 28-day work schedule’s days are numbered

Correction Commissioner Tony Parker responds to questions about his decision to move away from the controversial schedule NASHVILLE – After almost three years operating under the 28-day work schedule, the [&hellip

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TSEA calls for economic impact statement on outsourcing

TSEA calls for economic impact statement on outsourcing

TSEA February 22, 2017 Comments Off on TSEA calls for economic impact statement on outsourcing

NASHVILLE – During a presentation Tuesday before the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee, the Tennessee State Employees Association called for an economic impact statement for outsourcing plans at [&hellip

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Does outsourcing really save taxpayer money?

Does outsourcing really save taxpayer money?

TSEA November 18, 2016 Comments Off on Does outsourcing really save taxpayer money?

Saving taxpayer money is the main selling point behind every proposal to outsource a state service. On the contrary, when analyzed, outsourcing is often found to be more expensive than [&hellip

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Regional drawings for $500

Regional drawings for $500

TSEA October 2, 2016 Comments Off on Regional drawings for $500

Want to win $500?  Recruit or be recruited during the months of September or October 2016 for a chance to win $500 from TSEA! That’s right, if a TSEA member [&hellip

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Short Term / Long Term Disability Update

Short Term / Long Term Disability Update

TSEA September 23, 2016 Comments Off on Short Term / Long Term Disability Update

The state at the June 30 insurance committee meeting awarded a contract to The Standard to deliver Short Term/Long Term Disability benefits to state and higher education members in 2017. During the course [&hellip

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Labor Day message from the TSEA President

Labor Day message from the TSEA President

TSEA September 5, 2016 Comments Off on Labor Day message from the TSEA President

Every first Monday in September is Labor Day, which pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. For many, it symbolizes the end of summer, and is celebrated with parties, [&hellip

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Will you vote on Thursday, August 4?

Will you vote on Thursday, August 4?

TSEA August 2, 2016 Comments Off on Will you vote on Thursday, August 4?

Our next election day is August 4 – this Thursday! This is a crucial time for TSEA and state employees. For many of the races, given the current make-up of [&hellip

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TSEA Retiree Luncheons in August 2016

TSEA Retiree Luncheons in August 2016

TSEA July 19, 2016 Comments Off on TSEA Retiree Luncheons in August 2016

August 3 @ 11:30 AM – JACKSON, TN August 10 @ 12:00 PM – JOHNSON CITY August 17 @ 11:00 AM – NASHVILLE August 18 @ 11:30 AM – MEMPHIS [&hellip

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