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2016 Primary election unofficial results
The following list of TEAM-PAC endorsed candidates only includes those who had primary election challengers. The outcome for each candidate is listed beside their name. All but one of TEAM-PAC’s endorsed candidates won their district’s primary
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Message from your TSEA President
Dear State Employees, As you may know, August 4 is our state primary election day. Last Friday, polls opened for early voting all across the state and will remain open until July 30. TEAM-PAC,
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Market adjustments will become effective July 1
The Department of Human Resources just confirmed to TSEA that market adjustments approved last week as part of the 2016/2017 budget will become effective July 1, 2016. DOHR, in a recent communication to employees,
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TSEA: Don’t give up on state employees
Earlier today, TSEA testified before the Senate State and Local Government committee in response to the Haslam administration’s business justification report on their Facilities Management Outsourcing plan. TSEA’s primary message was clear: don’t give
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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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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,
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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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Senate Corrections Subcommittee special hearing on TDOC
Earlier today, TSEA addressed the Senate Corrections Subcommittee of Senate State & Local Government regarding the ongoing issues in TDOC and concerns for staff safety. Subcommittee Chair Senator Ed Jackson and full committee Chairman
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Important State Insurance Updates
State Insurance Committee Updates The State Group Insurance Committee met yesterday to consider the contract for the Voluntary Dental Preferred Provider for the state Dental Insurance. Legislation supported by TSEA added two new members
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