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TSEA Lobby Day 2016 recap
NASHVILLE – As part of TSEA’s annual Lobby Day event, more than 150 association members spent time Tuesday lobbying their elected leadership at legislative plaza in Nashville. This year, for only the second time
Read More »State employee raises and market adjustments part of governor’s budget proposal
NASHVILLE – Governor Bill Haslam includes raises and a new market rate adjustment for state employees in his proposed budget as outlined during his sixth-annual State of the State address Monday.” In this year’s
Read More »State offices and TSEA to close Friday 1/22
The following update was copied from the tn.gov website: — Due to severe weather conditions, ALL state offices will be closed today, Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. ### Read the original post here: http://www.tn.gov/main/article/information-regarding-state-office-closures-friday-january-22 The TSEA
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »No raise if under one year of service on Sep 30
This past Friday, TSEA learned from a DOHR communication that not all state employees will receive the upcoming January pay for performance raises. The October notification specifically stated, “To be eligible for pay increases,
Read More »Statement by TSEA President Bryan Merritt supporting Chairman Bill Sanderson
For Immediate Release: Statement by TSEA President Bryan Merritt in support of Chairman Bill Sanderson’s actions regarding longevity While we continue the fight to defeat Governor Haslam’s proposal to end longevity for future
Read More »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
Read More »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,
Read More »TSEA argues against eliminating longevity pay
TSEA Executive Director John Summers Tuesday made a presentation during a public hearing before the full House State Government Committee to outline our concerns and opposition with HB647, the bill that would eliminate Longevity Pay for
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