Enhanced Rights and Job Stability for TSA Airport Security Workforce.
This law transitions TSA employees, including airport screening officers, into the standard federal employment system (Title 5). This grants them full federal employee rights, protections, and collective bargaining capabilities, aiming to boost morale and job stability. For traveling citizens, a more stable and better-protected TSA workforce is expected to result in higher quality and reliability of security screenings.
Key points
TSA employees (e.g., airport screeners) gain full employment and social rights afforded to other federal workers (Title 5 U.S. Code).
Guaranteed protection against pay reduction and credit for years of service during the transition to the new pay system.
Implementation of full collective bargaining rights and standard appeal procedures for airport security personnel.
Mandates reviews on recruitment, leadership diversity, and policies addressing workplace harassment and assault (including incidents by the public).
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8370
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Process start date: 2024-05-14