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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 figure in Tennessee. She
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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 childcare bill unanimously passed
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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 beloved member who cared
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 Rep. Leatherwood and co-sponsored
Read More »Legislative Update: Week Ending 4-1-2021
There was more positive news from the hill this week as some of the bills in our legislative agenda moved through important committees. HB1114, the Childcare authorization bill, passed the House Finance subcommittee and is
Read More »Legislative Update: Week Ending 3-26-2021
There was considerable activity this week at the legislature on bills in our legislative agenda. The 401(k) bill (which puts into law the $50 match on your 401(k) benefit) passed the House State Committee and will
Read More »Legislative Update Week Ending 3-19-2021
This week forward movement continued for TSEA initiated bills affecting state employees. House Sponsor Rep. Gary Hicks moved HB1016, 401(k)-match bill unanimously out of the House Public Service and Employees Subcommittee on Tuesday. This bill
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UTHSC abruptly announces layoffs for 70 employees
TSEA has recently learned the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is laying off 70 employees effective today, Friday, March 12. UTHSC notified affected employees this morning that they would be placed on administrative
Read More »Legislative Update Week Ending 3-12-2021
This week saw movement on some important legislation for state employees. The big news was the Senate State & Local Government Committee’s passing of SB0361, the Burden of Proof bill. This is a critical
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U of M President Rudd to step down in 2022
The University of Memphis today announced President M. David Rudd will step down in May 2022. TSEA has enjoyed a positive working relationship with President Rudd since he became President of the University in
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