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DOHR launches Voluntary Separation Program
On Monday, July 19, 2021, the TN Department of Human Resources began to notify employees of their eligibility to participate in the Voluntary Separation Program (also known as the buy-out). [&hellip
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DCS Announces Case Manager Series Salary Increases
Tennessee Department of Children’s Services Commissioner Jennifer Nichols announced today in an email to state employees details about Case Manager series salary increases. Her announcement is below. We are excited [&hellip
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TDOC Announces Salary Adjustments for Probation and Parole Staff
NASHVILLE – Effective July 1, 2021, the Tennessee Department of Correction’s Probation and Parole Officers will receive long-awaited salary adjustments, Commissioner Parker announced Tuesday. According to a press release, the [&hellip
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Details on reinstated 2021 Pay for Performance rewards
The Department of Human Resources recently released details about the 2021 pay for performance raises. Included below is the text from their communication to employees: — DOHR Communication to Employees [&hellip
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Legislative Update: Week Ending 4-30-2021
Yesterday, the Tennessee General Assembly passed the FY2021/2022 state budget, including funding for state employee performance raises, bonuses, benefit increases, and various salary adjustments. They will return for a few [&hellip
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State Budget passes including significant funding for state employees
The Tennessee General Assembly has passed the FY2021/2022 state budget, including funding for state employee performance raises, bonuses, benefit increases, and various salary adjustments. “It has been an incredibly challenging [&hellip
Read More »Legislative Update: Week Ending 4-23-2021
Senator Thelma Harper The TSEA family is saddened by the news of the passing of former State Senator Thelma Harper, who died unexpectedly on Thursday. Thelma Harper is a historic [&hellip
Read More »Legislative Update: Week Ending 4-16-2021
We have begun the legislative session’s final stretch as the general assembly begins to focus on the state budget. Some good news for state employees happened this week when the [&hellip
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In Memorium: James A. Smith
We are sad to inform our members of the passing of James A. Smith, our Hamilton County Chapter President. He entered eternal rest on April 7, 2021. James was a [&hellip
Read More »Legislative Update: Week Ending 4- 9-2021
The legislative session continues with another busy week on the hill. A brief update on the bills in our legislative agenda: We anticipate the Childcare authorization bill, HB1114, sponsored by [&hellip
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