AFGE Members Protecting Homeland After 9/11
September 08, 2017
Since 9/11, AFGE members continue to work on the frontlines to ensure safety for the American people.
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Shoring up Sinking Morale at Homeland Security
June 29, 2017
The Department of Homeland Security is one of the worst places to work in the federal government. Here's what members of Congress are doing about it.
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Budget Cuts Will Make Your Next Flight Less Safe
June 09, 2017
Under the White House’s 2018 budget proposal, TSA is facing a budget cut of $500 million. Its law enforcement officer reimbursement program would be eliminated altogether. Passengers and employees are vulnerable as there will be no law enforcement officers around if an attack happens.
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If You Travel and Go Through Airport Security, You Need to Pay Attention to This Bill
May 08, 2017
Why should people care about what’s going on with TSA officers? Because they can’t afford not to.
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TSA Team's Model of Success
March 07, 2017
Four people at TSA are reshaping what it means to mobilize the labor movement.
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TSA, Government Standard
Second-Class Status for Workers Who Protect Our Skies?
February 02, 2017
TSA officers carry out a vital job protecting air travelers and our aviation system. They're treated like second-class federal employees, but we can fix that.
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New Effort to Shore Up Sinking Morale at TSA
December 20, 2016
It's not easy being a TSA officer. Their job is extremely stressful. They are among the lowest paid federal employees. And they have very little job protections. Good news is, this senator recognized this is a problem and is trying to fix it.
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TSA, The Insider
TSA Officers Agree to New Contract
December 19, 2016
Early in 2016, TSA workers forced the agency's management to go back to the negotiating table. After months of hard work, TSA officers have voted overwhelmingly to accept the improved contract.
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What's Next for TSA Officers?
October 14, 2016
AFGE and TSA contract negotiations have ended but the fight is just beginning for TSA Officers.
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TSA, The Insider
Honoring Our Everyday Heroes 15 Years After 9/11
September 09, 2016
AFGE pays tribute to the 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, and honor the everyday heroes who have kept us safe ever since.
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Don’t Forget to Give TSA Officers a High Five
September 09, 2016
You won’t believe the type of weapons TSA Officers stop from getting on our planes every day. The next time you’re at the airport, give your TSA Officer a high five!
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TSA, The Insider
AFGE TSA Members Notch Big Win on Pay
August 13, 2016
TSA officers were fed up with an unreliable pay system that always seemed to move the goalposts. Then they spoke up as one union, and TSA listened.
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The Real Reason Why TSA Officers Rallied in Chicago
July 29, 2016
AFGE members who work at one of the world’s busiest airports say they’re losing good officers every day.
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TSA, The Insider
Congress Reauthorizes FAA
July 15, 2016
The bipartisan agreement provides much-needed stability for the aviation safety agency.
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TSA, The Insider
Why TSA Officers are Leaving and How to Stop It
July 01, 2016
Airport security lines are miles long, and TSA officers are leaving in droves. What should we do? AFGE President J. avid Cox Sr. has the answer.
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TSA, The Insider
