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THREE PERCENT PAY INCREASE EXPECTED FOR FACULTY, STAFF
Katie Johnson
Staff Writer
The University of Tennessee President John Petersen has made a pay increase for faculty and staff one of his highest priorities this year, and according to Tennessee lawmakers, it appears that objective will be met soon.
Tennessee’s 105th General Assembly is expected to finalize this year’s budget [...]

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We are pleased to report that the state legislature has passed its budget.
A 3% across the board raise for UT faculty and staff has been passed. The 401 (k) match has been increased from $40 to $50.
A new UT Chattanooga library will be funded!
We understand that news on a floor (minimum raise) will be [...]

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Greetings Brothers and Sisters,
We’re planning another Lobby Day next Tuesday, the 8th, to push for fair raises. The budget figures come in on Monday so it’s time to start pushing for a decent raise and floor. The House Democrats are behind a 3% raise but it looks like we may have a fight [...]

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