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LEGISLATIVE ALERT: No More Longevity Checks. Period

LEGISLATIVE ALERT: No More Longevity Checks. Period

TSEA February 25, 2015 Comments Off on LEGISLATIVE ALERT: No More Longevity Checks. Period

At the request of the Haslam Administration, HB 647 by McCormick has been placed on the Wednesday March 4th calendar for the House State Government Subcommittee.  This is the Haslam Administration’s bill that would eliminate all

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Gov. Haslam’s State of the State

Gov. Haslam’s State of the State

TSEA February 9, 2015 Comments Off on Gov. Haslam’s State of the State

TSEA has major concerns with Governor Haslam’s budget proposals announced during his State of the State address, but we are reserving comment until we have had ample opportunity to fully analyze the impact those proposals

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Knoxville Legislative Dinner

Knoxville Legislative Dinner

TSEA January 26, 2015 Comments Off on Knoxville Legislative Dinner

KNOXVILLE – State employees were able to spend quality time with their local legislators during TSEA’s Legislative Dinner on Thursday. Held at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, TSEA last week kicked off the

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#VoteTSEA

#VoteTSEA

TSEA October 28, 2014 Comments Off on #VoteTSEA

Next Tuesday, November 4, is election day in Tennessee. Get out and vote for candidates who will support state employees, #VoteTSEA! To see a list of all of our TSEA-TEAM endorsed candidates, follow this

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Former TSEA President Tom Spillman Passes Away

Former TSEA President Tom Spillman Passes Away

TSEA October 27, 2014 Comments Off on Former TSEA President Tom Spillman Passes Away

It is with great sadness that we announce Tom Spillman, former TSEA President, passed away over the weekend in Nashville. Tom Spillman was the sixth President of the Tennessee State Employees Association, serving from

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TSEA at 40: In the Beginning

TSEA at 40: In the Beginning

TSEA September 4, 2014 Comments Off on TSEA at 40: In the Beginning

“I cannot remember all the other details of that first [TSEA] meeting. But I do know it lit a fire in my soul and the souls of many others in that room.” -Former TSEA

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Call to Action // Your Phone Calls are Needed

Call to Action // Your Phone Calls are Needed

TSEA April 4, 2014 Comments Off on Call to Action // Your Phone Calls are Needed

TSEA is working with legislators to find other options to boost state employee pay come July. Earlier this week, Governor Haslam released his budget amendment which cancels the raises he promised earlier this year to state

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TDOT Construction/Maintenance Merger Update

TDOT Construction/Maintenance Merger Update

TSEA September 3, 2013 Comments Off on TDOT Construction/Maintenance Merger Update

As many of you know, last fall TDOT announced that they would proceed with the Regional Construction and Maintenance merge that would: Consolidate regional construction and maintenance divisions to improve work efficiency, promote flexibility,

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TSEA Vision Care Upgraded

TSEA Vision Care Upgraded

TSEA March 20, 2013 Comments Off on TSEA Vision Care Upgraded

TSEA prides itself on bringing the best value possible to our membership.  As part of this mission, we are constantly evaluating the marketplace for products and services that enhance the membership experience.  After a

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URGENT Legislative Call to Action!

URGENT Legislative Call to Action!

TSEA March 15, 2013 Comments Off on URGENT Legislative Call to Action!

Yesterday, the House State Government Subcommittee allowed a hostile bill detrimental to TSEA’s operations pass on to the full State Government Committee with little questioning. The majority of provisions in the bill describe circumstances

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