US EditionTSA Lines Lengthen at Major Airports as Agents Work Unpaid Amid DHS Shutdown
Reduced TSA staffing during the government shutdown led to long security lines amid a surge in spring-break and cruise passengers, with hundreds of agents nationwide quitting, officials said.
- TSA workers missed their first full paycheck due to the partial government shutdown.
- Long lines were reported at airports, with some travelers waiting over an hour to get through security checkpoints.
- Major airlines urged Congress to restore funding for the Department of Homeland Security to ensure aviation workers are paid.
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'Empty refrigerators and eviction notices': TSA union leaders demand end to DHS shutdown
Union leaders representing Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers in Atlanta called on lawmakers Monday to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, saying the stalemate has crippled its members financially as they continue to work without being paid. Aaron Barker, the president of AMG local 554, said the union's members are financially exhausted as they face a range of fiscal difficulties amid a standoff between lawm…
Hundreds Of TSA Officers Resign Amid DHS Shutdown * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
More than 300 TSA employees have left the agency since the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown began, CBS News reports. According to the outlet, “TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports.” The call outs have resulted in longer security lines. “3+ hour TSA lines for travelers. 300+ TSA officers who have quit. A $0 paycheck for those continuing to serve. Enough is enough,” TSA stated…
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