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2016 Primary election unofficial results
The following list of TEAM-PAC endorsed candidates only includes those who had primary election challengers. The outcome for each candidate is listed beside their name. All but one of TEAM-PAC’s endorsed candidates [&hellip
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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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Thousands of market adjustments confirmed
Great news for state employees – thousands of market adjustments are confirmed! State employees can now view their July 1 market adjustments in Edison. Employees in the executive branch earning $50,000 [&hellip
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TSEA Exclusive: Q&A with DOHR Commissioner Rebecca Hunter
On efforts to increase employee pay, the recent comptroller’s audit of DOHR, and her passion for service. by Chris Dauphin, TSEA Communications Director and Gayle Robb, TSEA Comp & Benefits [&hellip
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Market adjustments will become effective July 1
The Department of Human Resources just confirmed to TSEA that market adjustments approved last week as part of the 2016/2017 budget will become effective July 1, 2016. DOHR, in a [&hellip
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State budget passes, includes significant investment for state employees
The $34.8 Billion Tennessee state budget, which includes $60 million for state employee raises and an additional $36 million for state employee salary adjustments, has passed both the House and [&hellip
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TSEA President Bryan Merritt interviews Lt. Gov. Ramsey
Shortly after announcing he would not seek another term in the state Senate, Tennessee Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey sat down with TSEA President Bryan Merritt for a brief interview about [&hellip
Read More »TSEA statement on comptroller audit of DHS
NASHVILLE – TSEA is disappointed to hear today’s report of potential oversight failures by the Department of Human services pertaining to the distribution of federal food program funds. We agree [&hellip
Read More »TSEA: Don’t give up on state employees
Earlier today, TSEA testified before the Senate State and Local Government committee in response to the Haslam administration’s business justification report on their Facilities Management Outsourcing plan. TSEA’s primary message [&hellip
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Prison Violence Skyrockets
According to data recently provided by The Department of Correction on assaults, there have been 119 assaults on correction officers since new assault definitions became effective on January 11. Figures referenced by [&hellip
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