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Political  Activity  by  Executive  Branch  Employees

Political Activity by Executive Branch Employees

TSEA July 18, 2018 Comments Off on Political Activity by Executive Branch Employees

The Little Hatch Act banned all political campaigning by state employees on state property or occurring when the employee should be conducting state business. The notable exception to this law [&hellip

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Applicant  Message  Center

Applicant Message Center

TSEA July 18, 2018 Comments Off on Applicant Message Center

Advances in technology are revolutionizing many aspects of our lives at work and home. One area in state government that has seen a rapid change over the last few years [&hellip

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Obituary and Arrangements for Senator Joe Haynes

Obituary and Arrangements for Senator Joe Haynes

TSEA January 30, 2018 Comments Off on Obituary and Arrangements for Senator Joe Haynes

Goodlettsville – Senator Joe Mann Haynes passed away on Jan 26, 2018, at the age of 81. Born in his family home in Castalian Springs on Oct. 8, 1936, he [&hellip

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TDOT and THP planning for August 21 eclipse

TDOT and THP planning for August 21 eclipse

TSEA August 9, 2017 Comments Off on TDOT and THP planning for August 21 eclipse

The 2017 Great American Eclipse will enter the Mid-State on Monday, August 21, spanning I-24, I-40, and I-65. Lasting more than an hour, the sun will slowly be covered by [&hellip

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Officer safety in question at TDOC

Officer safety in question at TDOC

TSEA April 10, 2017 Comments Off on Officer safety in question at TDOC

The recent series of events affecting the lives of officers working within the Tennessee Department of Correction has TSEA very concerned about officer safety within the department. According to a news release [&hellip

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TSEA office to close at noon

TSEA office to close at noon

TSEA March 15, 2017 Comments Off on TSEA office to close at noon

Due to the many road closures expected around Nashville for the President’s visit, the TSEA office will be closing at noon on Wednesday March 15,

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Does outsourcing really save taxpayer money?

Does outsourcing really save taxpayer money?

TSEA November 18, 2016 Comments Off on Does outsourcing really save taxpayer money?

Saving taxpayer money is the main selling point behind every proposal to outsource a state service. On the contrary, when analyzed, outsourcing is often found to be more expensive than [&hellip

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State employees endorse Gary Hicks  in District 9 House Race

State employees endorse Gary Hicks in District 9 House Race

TSEA July 25, 2016 Comments Off on State employees endorse Gary Hicks in District 9 House Race

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Employees Action Movement endorses Gary Hicks, R-Rogersville, in the race for House District 9. “Working to elect candidates who support state employees is an important goal for [&hellip

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TDEC puts effort to privatize golf courses on hold, for now

TDEC puts effort to privatize golf courses on hold, for now

TSEA April 1, 2016 Comments Off on TDEC puts effort to privatize golf courses on hold, for now

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation in an email yesterday announced it is for now placing on hold a Request for Proposals (RFP) to operate their nine Tennessee State [&hellip

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State Outsourcing Efforts Persist

State Outsourcing Efforts Persist

TSEA January 28, 2016 Comments Off on State Outsourcing Efforts Persist

Despite mounting opposition and evidence to the contrary, the Haslam administration continues to push its facilities management outsourcing project under the guise of cost savings. The FMO project seeks to [&hellip

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