Trump Just Eliminated Unions At This Key Federal Agency
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Union leaders have warned such a move would diminish working conditions and threaten safety at an agency infamous for low morale.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/26471893

Summary

Trump is revoking collective bargaining rights at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), ending union protections for thousands of airport security officers.

The Department of Homeland Security claims the move will improve efficiency and security, but unions argue it is a retaliatory attack on federal workers.

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) plans to challenge the decision. TSA workers fear the rollback will worsen working conditions and retention.

The policy reverses union rights granted under Obama and expanded by Biden.

  • @brucethemoose
    -4•2 days ago

    Bust/siezing data must be classified. I bet Congress has access to it, no?

    Also many “mundane” duties of customs are important. Like keeping parasites or invasive species out.

    • @4_degrees
      21•2 days ago

      TSA has nothing to do with customs, who do an actual important job as you note. TSA is strictly domestic “security”

      • @brucethemoose
        2•2 days ago

        Ah yeah I mixed that up.

        People are kinda crazy though. It doesn’t have to be so extreme, they aren’t going to stop a smart/motivated terrorist, but I think a deterrent against some poor soul bringing their family gun on board is a good idea.

        • @4_degrees
          6•2 days ago

          Hey, maybe they’re a deterrent but they definitely don’t have a good track record. I just miss when you could see your friend or family member off to the gate. Now it’s just another part of the misery factory that is air travel.

          • @HeyThisIsntTheYMCAEnglish
            1•2 days ago

            you still can go, you just have to ask the ticket agent for a pass to get through security.