As the only union to represent Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees since the agency's inception, AFGE is widely recognized in the media and on Capitol Hill as THE TSA union. And with 12,000 dues-paying TSO members, AFGE is THE union of choice for TSOs.
To read more about AFGE's eight years of involvement at TSA, check out our timeline of events here. Or, hear what your colleagues at TSA have to say by watching AFGE's video series to the right. You also can view the video shorts on YouTube.com
TSA Union Urges Senate Homeland Security to Report out Southers for TSA
The American Federation of Government Employees today urged the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to favorably report out the nomination of Erroll Southers to be assistant secretary of the Transportation Security Administration. [More]
Erroll Southers Nomination
Erroll Southers has been nominated for TSA administrator. His confirmation process is underway, with a favorable Commerce Committee vote and a Homeland Security Committee hearing held Nov. 10. After a full Senate vote to confirm, Southers will be sworn in and can assume his duties.[More]
TSA Union: Agency Pay Ratings continue to be Cause for Concern
Rating levels seem arbitrary and unnecessary, says AFGE [more]
AFGE: The Time for TSA Employee Bargaining Rights is Now
AFGE has worked tirelessly for eight years to get TSOs the workplace rights they deserve. As that possibility nears reality, we need your help.
Sign AFGE's petition to DHS Secretary Napolitano, urging immediate action on the collective bargaining issue.
TSOs: Know Your Rights
AFGE's Pocket Guide to TSOs Rights
Representing Transportation Security Agency Employees Handbook