It’s been an interesting year, to say the least, maybe a hybrid between what we thought would be the end of the pandemic transitioning into a return to some sense of normalcy, however, we received a late reminder that we are not completely out of the woods… Read More »Happy New Year 2022
AFGE TSA Brothers and Sisters: Happy Holidays! Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or another holiday during this time of year, Council 100 wishes you a safe and happy holiday season. As we gather with family, friends, coworkers, in-laws, and others, let us be grateful, in good… Read More »Happy Holidays 2021
Dear Administrator Pekoske: On behalf of AFGE TSA Council 100, I am sending this letter in response to your message to the workforce last night, December 16, 2021, which (1) doubled down on the agency’s disappointing decision to deny Transportation Security Officers (“TSOs”) their end-of-the-year… Read More »End-Of-Year Performance Bonus
After a tumultuous 2020-2021, as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic, including other residual impacts, we have so much for which to be grateful. Some of us have lost loved ones, became sick, or dealt with other effects of the last year and a half. Yet… Read More »Thanksgiving 2021
Today, we honor and thank those who have sacrificed or given their all so we could enjoy the freedoms and blessings that the United States has to offer. Many of us know someone who has served or is serving; maybe it’s our spouse, parent, uncle, aunt, grandparent,… Read More »Veterans Day 2021
Dear Administrator Pekoske: On behalf of AFGE TSA Council 100, thank you for meeting with our union leadership last Thursday, November 4, 2021. We have found these meetings with you to be productive and fruitful, and we truly appreciate your willingness to work directly with… Read More »One-Year Probationary Period for TSO’s
CLICK HERE for the OPM guidance on President Biden’s vaccination mandate. There are 3 PDFs: 1) guidance for new hires; 2) enforcement policies generally; and 3) enforcement guidance FAQs. Assuming TSA applies it as its policy, which seems like a safe assumption but an assumption… Read More »From the C100 Attorney (COVID-19)
Sisters, Brothers and Siblings, There have been many Officers throughout our Local who have been inquiring about the policies and procedures surrounding overtime usage at our airports. Specifically, in regards to the use of the term “mandatory overtime” based on operation needs from TSA management. Your Local leadership,… Read More »Mandatory Overtime and Operational Needs
In our current environment, we face the most devastating disease we have ever encountered; moreover, it is an epidemic of historic proportions, which can no longer be quietly tolerated. This epidemic’s global impact has strewn countless victims across generations—instilling fear and suppression. This ancient plague, which has never… Read More »Black Lives Matter
AFGE Leaders and Members, During a weekly tele-town hall conducted by TSA Administrator David Pekoske, a question was posed during the question and answer session of the call: “Are TSOs considered ‘first responders’?” Administrator Pekoske quickly turned the question over to Executive Assistant Administrator for Enterprise Support Kimberly… Read More »TSO First Responders
