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Legislative Update Week Ending 3-12-2021

Legislative Update Week Ending 3-12-2021

TSEA March 12, 2021 Comments Off on 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. [&hellip

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U of M President Rudd to step down in 2022

U of M President Rudd to step down in 2022

TSEA March 10, 2021 Comments Off on 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 [&hellip

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Burden of Proof Bill Passes important Senate committee

Burden of Proof Bill Passes important Senate committee

TSEA March 9, 2021 Comments Off on Burden of Proof Bill Passes important Senate committee

Today, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, SB0361, the Burden of Proof bill, passed the Senate State & Local Government Committee, a crucial first hurdle. The vote was unanimous, 9-0. We appreciate Senate [&hellip

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Legislative Update Week Ending 3-5-2021

Legislative Update Week Ending 3-5-2021

TSEA March 5, 2021 Comments Off on Legislative Update Week Ending 3-5-2021

Our Burden of Proof bill (SB0361/HB0954) is on calendar Tuesday morning in the Senate State and Local Government committee. This is a very important development for state employees. What is our [&hellip

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In Memorium: Ernest Tisdale

In Memorium: Ernest Tisdale

TSEA March 3, 2021 Comments Off on In Memorium: Ernest Tisdale

It is with a great deal of sadness that we inform our members and fellow state employees of the passing of former TSEA Board Member, Ernest Tisdale. Ernest was a [&hellip

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Voluntary Separation Program Update

Voluntary Separation Program Update

TSEA March 1, 2021 Comments Off on Voluntary Separation Program Update

Staff ReportToday DOHR emailed state employees some timeline information about the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) program approved in last year’s budget. There was also communication with state legislators regarding the [&hellip

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Legislative Update: Week Ending 2-26-2021

Legislative Update: Week Ending 2-26-2021

TSEA February 26, 2021 Comments Off on Legislative Update: Week Ending 2-26-2021

This week legislators remained focused on the departmental budget presentations moving through the committee system; therefore, none of our TSEA legislation or bills to watch were heard in committees this [&hellip

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Legislative Update: Week Ending 2-19-2021

Legislative Update: Week Ending 2-19-2021

TSEA February 19, 2021 Comments Off on Legislative Update: Week Ending 2-19-2021

Hazardous weather and travel conditions in Middle and West Tennessee, including freezing rain, ice and snowfall, shut down the Tennessee General Assembly this week. The legislature will reconvene next week. [&hellip

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Important TSEA Calendar updates

Important TSEA Calendar updates

TSEA February 16, 2021 Comments Off on Important TSEA Calendar updates

The TSEA Board of Directors, during their February 12 meeting, voted on a few calendar changes. The deadlines for submitting Constitution, Bylaws, and Resolution proposals, as well as the CBR [&hellip

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Legislative Update: Week Ending 2-12-2021

Legislative Update: Week Ending 2-12-2021

TSEA February 12, 2021 Comments Off on Legislative Update: Week Ending 2-12-2021

“I said at the start how proud I am of my staff and cabinet, and I am just as proud of all of our fellow co-workers, the best state employees [&hellip

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