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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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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
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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,
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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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