Tag Archives: Labor

Senator Paul Bailey has been reappointed to his role as Commerce and Labor Committee Chairman for this year’s General Assembly. Lt. Governor Randy McNally said this about his reappointment of Bailey. “Paul Bailey is a business owner and a conservative,” McNally said. “He intimately understands the needs of entrepreneurs and employers as well as workers and wage earners. He has ... Read More »

The new Director of Workforce Development and Education at the Highlands Economic Partnership says she has big shoes to fill. Kaitlin Salyer is taking over the office after Lillian Hartgrove’s retirement after 12 years as Director. Salyer said she feels like she’s replacing a legend. “The programs she was able to build both in Economic Development where she started, and ... Read More »

The strike between the United Auto Workers and Cummins Filtration in Cookeville has come to an end after a six-week stand off. A statement from Cummins said a new contract was ratified on Saturday and workers went back to work on Sunday. “We are pleased to reach an agreement with the Union that is in the best interest of the ... Read More »