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Haslam administration chooses JLL for state-wide outsourcing contract
Yesterday, the Haslam administration announced JLL as the winning bidder for their controversial state-wide facilities management outsourcing contract. The Haslam administration’s continued push to outsource state jobs is disappointing to TSEA. TSEA is also extremely concerned about the
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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 Tennessee’s state parks, higher
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Raises and market adjustments included in proposed budget
Governor Haslam yesterday released his Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget proposal which according to a news release from the governor’s office includes, “$77 million* for state employee pay increases and market rate adjustments targeting high-turnover
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TSEA congratulates new DHS commissioner Danielle Barnes
The Tennessee State Employees Association congratulates Danielle Barnes on her promotion to commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Human Services. Commissioner Barnes is a strong leader who TSEA believes will stabilize a department that has struggled in
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Outsourcing is no joking matter
Governor Haslam today held a press conference to outline the key points of his 2017 legislative agenda, specifically the Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy or IMPROVE Act. During the press
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TSEA President Merritt message
I personally cannot remember such a tragedy within our state as the hundreds of buildings, thousands of acres, and untold amount of devastation that has recently taken place as a result of the Sevier
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Why state employees support Eddie Smith for District 13
(Pictured above: Rep. Eddie Smith with TSEA’s Knox/UT Chapter President Betty Beal) As Tennesseans head to the polls, many minds are on the national candidates. But, for state workers the state and local races
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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, parades and special events.
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Press release – Stop the growth of private prisons in Tennessee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 22, 2016 Contact: Chris Dauphin Phone: (615) 256-4533, 800-251-8732 chris.dauphin@tseaonline.org Stop the growth of private prisons in Tennessee NASHVILLE – In light of the concerns outlined last week by the Deputy
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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 or less are about
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