Today is the 10th anniversary of the tragic death of LAX TSO Gerardo Hernandez, the first @TSA Officer killed in the line of duty. He’s remembered for his passion, cheerfulness & constant smile. TSO Hernandez was just 39 yrs old & was simply a public servant doing his job.
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This bill would guarantee the TSA workforce gets the right equipment and the appropriate resources to keep our skies safe.
Our union commends @BennieGThompson for his leadership on behalf of the TSA workforce.
JUST IN: Ranking Member @BennieGThompson introduced legislation, the Fund the TSA Act, to ensure @TSA has sustained funding for security operations and pay improvements to address the agency’s budget shortfalls.
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“When you go to Capitol Hill this week, rise up and let them know loud and clear: We deserve a raise, we deserve respect, we deserve justice, we deserve 8.7%!” — @AFGEPrezKelley#AFGERising
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AFGE mourns the senseless shooting today at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas that has left at least 18 second, third, and fourth graders dead.
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TSOs have been treated as second-class citizens for far too long. Despite the unfair pay and treatment, they continue show up for their country each and every day. #1u https://t.co/rKtWNw55oq
A majority of the House of Representatives has cosponsored this bill. Now, it's time to pass H.R. 903 and give TSOs the pay increase they deserve. #1u
Contact your lawmaker today from your personal phone or computer: https://t.co/T2TnfxKGUu
Congratulations from AFGE C100 to TSO Erich Schmidt for being named the AFGE Veteran of the Year! @afgeunion @afge1260#AFGE#VeteranOfTheYear https://t.co/P3ZO7t8GdL
If you haven’t done so yet make sure to call you Representatives NOW!!! AFGE is so close to getting TSA Title 5 rights but we need your support!! #AFGE#TSA#Title5Rights@AFGENational
Earlier today, #TeamCisneros met with Walnut resident, Raymund Alarcon. He works at John Wayne Airport and talked about H.R. 1140, Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act. I’m proud to be a cosponsor of this bill and support collective bargaining rights at TSA. @AFGE1260
We're now coming up on the second missed pay day for federal workers. Working families deserve better! #StopTheShutdown#1u#CallTheVote https://t.co/jhevGH5PXU
How long can federal employees, like the TSA Officers of @AFGE1260, continue working without paychecks? It's long past time to #StoptheShutdown!
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