Homeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA employees
CBSN
The Department of Homeland Security said Friday it is ending the collective bargaining agreement with the union representing thousands of frontline workers with the Transportation Security Administration, a decision the TSA union called an "unprovoked attack."
In announcing the decision, DHS criticized the union — which represents worker responsible for screening airline passengers — claiming TSA employs more people working full-time on union issues than those "performing screening functions at 86% of our airports."
"This action will ensure Americans will have more effective and modernized workforces across the nation's transportation networks," Homeland Security said in a statement. "TSA is renewing its commitment to providing a quick and secure travel process for Americans."
