Update: TSA Officers Are One Step Closer to Getting Expanded Union Rights
July 19, 2021
Thanks to our union, TSA officers are one giant step closer to getting the expanded union rights they deserve.
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With Help From AFGE, Family of Hawaii TSO Who Died of COVID Finally Received Workers’ Compensation
June 14, 2021
The family of TSA Officer Maui Kahalepuna who died of COVID-19 in December finally received workers’ compensation death benefits after several months of delay.
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Major Victory! TSOs to Get Pay Boost, Stronger Rights, New Contract
June 07, 2021
Biden administration moves to expand union rights and increase pay for TSA workers.
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What’s Wrong with TSA’s Pay System? Everything.
May 17, 2021
Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) don’t have the same workplace rights and protections as other federal employees.
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TSA Officer Erich Schmidt Named AFGE Veteran of the Year
January 19, 2021
California Transportation Security Officer Erich Schmidt, an Army veteran, has been honored with AFGE’s Veteran of the Year award.
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AFGE TSA Council Seeks Weather & Safety Leave for High-Risk Employees
August 17, 2020
AFGE TSA Council 100 is asking TSA to protect high-risk employees by reinstating Weather and Safety Leave.
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TSOs Identified as Working in High-Risk Employment
July 20, 2020
TSA confirmed that Transportation Security Officers have been identified as working in high-risk employment for purposes of workers’ compensation benefits.
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AFGE Calls on Senate to Pass TSA Equal Rights Bill Following Passage in House
July 13, 2020
AFGE is calling on the Senate to include full workplace rights for TSOs in its transportation infrastructure bill.
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AFGE TSA Council Calls for Comprehensive COVID-19 Response Plan at Airports – Not Just Temperature Checks
June 22, 2020
AFGE TSA Council 100 outlines need for comprehensive strategy for passenger safety at nation's airports.
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A TSA Officer Likely Contracted Coronavirus. What Happened Next Dumbfounded Him
March 23, 2020
Brian Shoup, a Transportation Security Officer and president of AFGE TSA Local 555, shares his story.
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AFGE: TSA Not Doing Enough to Protect Airport Security Screeners
March 16, 2020
TSA is not doing enough to protect officers and the flying public from COVID-19.
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Newly Passed House Bill Would Boost TSA Officers’ Pay, Morale
March 09, 2020
House of Representatives passes legislation that would grant Transportation Security Officers equal workplace rights.
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Flight Delays, Long Security Lines Expected as TSA Freezes New Hires, Overtime Hours
March 02, 2020
Longer security lines at airports across the country and possible flight delays expected as the TSA freezes hiring and overtime hours.
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AFGE Urges TSA to Do More to Protect TSA Officers against Coronavirus
February 10, 2020
AFGE asks TSA to be more proactive and take steps to protect TSOs who staff airports nationwide.
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House Panel Approves Bill Moving TSA Officers under Title 5, GS Pay Scale
February 03, 2020
The House Committee on Homeland Security Jan. 29 approved a bill that would move TSOs under the Title 5 personnel system and the General Schedule pay scale.
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