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TSA officers miss paychecks during government shutdown, leading to 10% call-out rates nationwide and massive airport security delays across the country.
One month into the partial government shutdown, hundreds of Transportation Security Administration workers going without full pay have quit, while others have taken unscheduled time off, prompting more travel headaches as a winter storm slams the Midwest and spring break travelers try to fly.
When do unpaid TSA agents stop showing up for work? "All boats are built differently, and some can hold up a little bit longer than others,” said an AFGE union leader.
As the DHS shutdown drags on, federal employees who are continuing to work across the department, without pay, are feeling the financial strain firsthand.
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Maritime safety concerns grow on San Francisco Bay as paychecks stop during government shutdown
Many essential workers at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security continue to work without pay, raising concerns not only about airport security but also about maritime safety on the San Francisco Bay.
Tens of thousands of employees at the Department of Homeland Security officially missed their first full paychecks on Friday, as the agency shutdown reached its one-month mark — and counting.
Long security lines and frustrated travelers are becoming increasingly common at airports across the country due to the partial shutdown.
The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore responds to rising need as the DHS shutdown disrupts pay for Coast Guard and TSA workers.