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Tennessee Voter – Helpful Links

Tennessee Voter – Helpful Links

TSEA June 10, 2016 Comments Off on Tennessee Voter – Helpful Links

Key Upcoming Dates for 2016 Election July 15 – 30 Early Voting for the August 4 Election Helpful links: Find Your County Election Commission Elections FAQs Voter Registration Application Form [&hellip

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TSEA Exclusive: Q&A with DOHR Commissioner Rebecca Hunter

TSEA Exclusive: Q&A with DOHR Commissioner Rebecca Hunter

TSEA May 12, 2016 Comments Off on TSEA Exclusive: Q&A with DOHR Commissioner Rebecca Hunter

On efforts to increase employee pay, the recent comptroller’s audit of DOHR, and her passion for service. by Chris Dauphin, TSEA Communications Director and Gayle Robb, TSEA Comp & Benefits [&hellip

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Market adjustments will become effective July 1

Market adjustments will become effective July 1

TSEA April 20, 2016 Comments Off on 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 [&hellip

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State budget passes, includes significant investment for state employees

State budget passes, includes significant investment for state employees

TSEA April 14, 2016 Comments Off on State budget passes, includes significant investment for state employees

The $34.8 Billion Tennessee state budget, which includes $60 million for state employee raises and an additional $36 million for state employee salary adjustments, has passed both the House and [&hellip

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TSEA President Bryan Merritt interviews Lt. Gov. Ramsey

TSEA President Bryan Merritt interviews Lt. Gov. Ramsey

TSEA April 5, 2016 Comments Off on TSEA President Bryan Merritt interviews Lt. Gov. Ramsey

Shortly after announcing he would not seek another term in the state Senate, Tennessee Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey sat down with TSEA President Bryan Merritt for a brief interview about [&hellip

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TDEC puts effort to privatize golf courses on hold, for now

TDEC puts effort to privatize golf courses on hold, for now

TSEA April 1, 2016 Comments Off on TDEC puts effort to privatize golf courses on hold, for now

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation in an email yesterday announced it is for now placing on hold a Request for Proposals (RFP) to operate their nine Tennessee State [&hellip

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TSEA hires Randy Stamps as executive director

TSEA hires Randy Stamps as executive director

TSEA March 31, 2016 Comments Off on TSEA hires Randy Stamps as executive director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2016 Contact: Chris Dauphin Phone: 615-256-4533, 800-251-8732 [email protected] TSEA hires Randy Stamps as executive director NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Employees Association today announced the [&hellip

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TSEA statement on comptroller audit of DHS

TSEA statement on comptroller audit of DHS

TSEA March 30, 2016 Comments Off on TSEA statement on comptroller audit of DHS

NASHVILLE – TSEA is disappointed to hear today’s report of potential oversight failures by the Department of Human services pertaining to the distribution of federal food program funds. We agree [&hellip

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TSEA: Don’t give up on state employees

TSEA: Don’t give up on state employees

TSEA March 22, 2016 Comments Off on 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 [&hellip

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Prison Violence Skyrockets

Prison Violence Skyrockets

TSEA March 15, 2016 Comments Off on Prison Violence Skyrockets

According to data recently provided by The Department of Correction on assaults, there have been 119 assaults on correction officers since new assault definitions became effective on January 11. Figures referenced by [&hellip

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