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
Web Chat Postponed
Due to the recent mid-Atlantic blizzard, and the expectation of at least another foot of snow this week, the live Web chat for Thursday has been postponed for a date and time to be announced. Details will follow as soon as possible.
TSOs may continue to pre-submit questions to tsaquestions@afge.org or ryane@afge.org...[More]
University of New Hampshire Polls TSOs on Upcoming Election
The poll data indicate that members are not in favor of anything that seeks to delay the election because the desire for job-related improvements is so intense...[More]
Labor across America Backs AFGE as THE Union for TSOs
Unions from across the nation have signed resolutions and letters of endorsements supporting AFGE's campaign to represent TSOs, and specifically have singled out AFGE as the overwhelming choice as sole representative of the TSA workforce. For a full list of supporters, click here.
Hear President Gage Discuss TSA Collective Bargaining Rights on "Inside Government"
Gage will touch on a number of key issues at TSA, including Erroll Southers' recent decision to remove his name from consideration as TSA administrator. Gage then will detail AFGE's plan moving forward to secure collective bargaining rights for TSOs...[More]
AFGE: Here, Now, Always
AFGE has been the voice of TSOs for eight years, during which we have fought unfair work rules and policies on Capitol Hill, in meetings with TSA management and in the courts. Read our story here here