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TDOC announces changes to assault definitions
The Tennessee Department of Correction during a hearing Thursday announced changes in how assaults are defined in Tennessee’s prisons. Tuesday afternoon the Corrections Subcommittee of the Senate State and Local Government Committee requested testimony
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President Merritt on getting results
I have had conversations in the past with members who want us to be more vocal, make more noise, and say that we need to rally because we need to get attention. I explained
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TDOC work schedule survey underway
As you may know, TSEA is working in partnership with TDOC on a survey of correctional workers about their work schedule preference. The survey is currently active and will close on Sunday, Dec. 13
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Outsourcing town hall scheduled @ UTM for Nov. 4
TSEA will join Rep. Andy Holt at the University of Tennessee at Martin for a town hall meeting to discuss concerns about the Haslam administration’s plan to outsource more state employees. The meeting will
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Lobby Day and Legislative Updates – April 9, 2015
Lobby Day 2015 Yesterday, TSEA held its annual Lobby Day on the Hill. State employees spent the day attending committees and meeting with elected officials to discuss legislation which impacts state workers. At different
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Bill that would eliminate Longevity Pay rolled two weeks
The House State Government Subcommittee today was scheduled to discuss HB647, the bill that would eliminate Longevity Pay for the majority of state employees, however that discussion was postponed. Rep. Bill Sanderson, Chairman of the
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Cookeville Regional Dinner Postponed
Due to the approaching inclement winter weather, TSEA is postponing tomorrow night’s Legislative Dinner in Cookeville for the safety of attendees. We are working to determine a date and location for the rescheduled meeting,
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TSEA Board votes to oppose legislation eliminating longevity and reducing health benefits
The TSEA Board of Directors on Saturday voted to oppose legislation that would eliminate longevity pay for all executive branch state employees and make significant reductions to the state health insurance plan. TSEA invited
Read More »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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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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