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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after the Trump Administration’s announcement eliminating the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) collective bargaining agreement for Transportation Security Officers (TSOs):

“The Trump Administration has proven once again that it does not stand with working people – this time by stripping the collective bargaining rights of 47,000 Transportation Security Officers. This right was hard-won and long overdue, and revoking it will only weaken morale, worsen retention, and put even more strain on these hardworking public servants. This unacceptable and reckless action will have serious consequences for workers and travelers, jeopardizing aviation security and passenger safety. I urge the courts to deliver justice and overturn this action immediately.”

BACKGROUND

On Friday, March 7, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it would eliminate collective bargaining for Transportation Security Officers (TSOs). To learn more, click here. Kennedy joined Democratic colleagues on the House Committee on Homeland Security in supporting legislation last Congress to permanently expand employment rights and protections to TSOs. To learn more, click here. 

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