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How did TEAM’s endorsed candidates do this election cycle?

How did TEAM’s endorsed candidates do this election cycle?

TSEA November 13, 2014 Comments Off on How did TEAM’s endorsed candidates do this election cycle?

TEAM’s endorsed candidates won big this election But some candidates won by a very small margin. If state employees had decided to stay home, these endorsed candidates would not have been elected. For instance

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Want a Pay Raise?

Want a Pay Raise?

TSEA November 13, 2014 Comments Off on Want a Pay Raise?

Do you want a pay raise? If so, click here to join us in asking for one by signing our petition to the Governor. Over the last four years state employees have met Governor Haslam’s challenge

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Election Day is Here!

Election Day is Here!

TSEA November 4, 2014 Comments Off on Election Day is Here!

ELECTION DAY is here in Tennessee! All state employees need to get out and vote today! At few other times can you have as much impact on your future as you can on election

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Congratulations Tennessee, we’re # 1!

Congratulations Tennessee, we’re # 1!

TSEA August 27, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations Tennessee, we’re # 1!

Last week, WJHL in Johnson City broke the news that Lt.Governor Ron Ramsey’s chief of staff is the highest paid state employee  at his particular position in the entire country! TSEA congratulates Lance Frizzell for

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Do you know your voting rights?

Do you know your voting rights?

TSEA August 6, 2014 Comments Off on Do you know your voting rights?

Tomorrow is Tennessee’s State Primary Election Day. As we look forward to tomorrow’s election, below we have included some helpful information and reminders for you to consider as you exercise your right to vote.

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TSEA Hires New Government Affairs Director

TSEA Hires New Government Affairs Director

TSEA June 17, 2014 Comments Off on TSEA Hires New Government Affairs Director

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Employees Association has hired former State Representative Randy Stamps as Government Affairs Director. “I had the opportunity to work with Randy for over 10 years when he represented Sumner

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TSEA Legislative Days Round-Up and Pictures

TSEA Legislative Days Round-Up and Pictures

TSEA May 13, 2014 Comments Off on TSEA Legislative Days Round-Up and Pictures

This year, TSEA began holding Regional Legislative Days across the state, asking all chapters to participate. We are happy to report that most chapters were able to hold legislative meetings, often in coordination with

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Legislative Update – April 21, 2014

Legislative Update – April 21, 2014

TSEA April 21, 2014 Comments Off on Legislative Update – April 21, 2014

Important Bills for State Employees Pass in final days of session Grandfathering TDOT Employees without a GED SB1705 (Niceley) /  HB1542 (Bailey) As amended, this bill passed without opposition, requiring TDOT to reestablish positions

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Budget passes; No raises for state employees

Budget passes; No raises for state employees

TSEA April 10, 2014 Comments Off on Budget passes; No raises for state employees

NASHVILLE – A last-ditch effort to restore raises for state employees in the state budget failed Thursday afternoon on the House floor. Rep. Craig Fitzhugh and Rep. Matthew Hill both proposed amendments to fund

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IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED BY ALL STATE EMPLOYEES: STATE EMPLOYEE RAISES PROPOSED IN NEW BUDGET PLAN

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED BY ALL STATE EMPLOYEES: STATE EMPLOYEE RAISES PROPOSED IN NEW BUDGET PLAN

TSEA April 9, 2014 Comments Off on IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED BY ALL STATE EMPLOYEES: STATE EMPLOYEE RAISES PROPOSED IN NEW BUDGET PLAN

A budget plan that includes raises and a bonus for state employees will be presented Thursday by a bipartisian group of House members. Please contact your Legislators immediately to show support for this plan.

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