Senators Worry About TSA Staffing Shortage Due to Vaccine Requirement
Two Senators are worried that too many unvaccinated employees at the TSA could disrupt agency operations as the COVID vaccine deadline looms for federal employees.
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Bill Would Require TSA to Check Passengers’ Temperatures
Legislation has been introduced that would require the TSA to conduct a pilot program to check passengers’ temperatures at airports.
Map Shows Airport Locations Where TSA Agents Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus
The TSA has created a map showing airport locations where officers worked who are known to have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Some Feds Excluded from New Paid Parental Leave Benefit
The new paid parental leave law does not apply to some federal employees as written, but some lawmakers want to change that.
Whistleblower Status Did Not Upend Removal of TSA Agent
A TSA agent, fired for several instances of discourteous conduct, failed to convince the appeals court to overturn his removal because of his whistleblower status.
Senate Bill Would Give TSA Officers Collective Bargaining Rights
Both the House and Senate have now introduced bills to give full collective bargaining rights to TSA officers.
Senators Ask TSA for Status on Shutdown Back Pay
A group of Senators are asking when some TSA employees can expect to receive back pay they are owed from the recent shutdown.
Bill Seeks to Give Full Collective Bargaining Rights to TSA Officers
Legislation has recently been reintroduced to give TSA officers full collective bargaining rights.
TSA Officers Get $500 Bonuses Amid Shutdown
The TSA administrator announced he is paying a bonus to officers to help alleviate some of the financial hardship of the shutdown.
Report: TSA Plagued by Misconduct Problems
A new House Committee report details serious misconduct problems among senior officials at the TSA.
