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2023 Raises for Higher Education Employees
TSEA has closely monitored the Board of Trustees meetings of all universities since the legislative session concluded. Our aim is to inform our members about how the 5 percent salary [&hellip
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Legislative Update – Week Ending 2/17/23
Great news, TSEA members! The TSEA Board has unanimously approved our Legislative agenda for 2023, and we are moving ahead focused on those priorities. You can view our legislative priorities [&hellip
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West TN Higher Ed Benefits Fairs
TSEA is attending many of the Higher Education Benefits Fairs in West TN this month. Come out and meet TSEA West TN Field Representative Gayle Williams at one of the [&hellip
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UTHSC abruptly announces layoffs for 70 employees
TSEA has recently learned the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is laying off 70 employees effective today, Friday, March 12. UTHSC notified affected employees this morning that they would [&hellip
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U of M President Rudd to step down in 2022
The University of Memphis today announced President M. David Rudd will step down in May 2022. TSEA has enjoyed a positive working relationship with President Rudd since he became President [&hellip
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Legislative Update: Week Ending 2-19-2021
Hazardous weather and travel conditions in Middle and West Tennessee, including freezing rain, ice and snowfall, shut down the Tennessee General Assembly this week. The legislature will reconvene next week. [&hellip
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University of Memphis to raise minimum wage to $15 per hour
The University of Memphis announced this week to faculty and staff that beginning in June 2021, the University will raise the minimum wage for employees to $15 per hour. “President [&hellip
Read More »TSEA thanks University of Memphis President Rudd for efforts on pay
The Tennessee State Employees Association thanks University of Memphis President M. David Rudd for his commitment to exploring ways to improve the pay of his University’s lowest-paid staff, as indicated [&hellip
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