""You hear things online about certain things happening at the airport. But I just hope it doesn't happen to me. And if I am just smooth about it, it should be fine," says passenger Zaki Mahmood, who lives in Castro Valley."
""Morale is really, really, really low at Oakland airport right now, nationwide as well," says Joseph Cerletti. "Two shutdowns, I believe in the less than six months actually. I have been describing it as a 1-2 punch.""
""All this money that we are about to get. It's going straight to bills," Cerletti added, highlighting the ongoing financial struggles faced by TSA employees."
Passengers at Oakland airport reported small lines and a few delays, prompting some to arrive early due to concerns about ICE and TSA staffing. TSA employees, however, faced low morale after nearly six weeks without pay. Joseph Cerletti, a Lead TSA Officer, described the situation as a '1-2 punch' due to recent shutdowns. Optimism arose after President Trump's announcement regarding compensation for TSA workers, who are expected to receive back pay. Despite this, many employees continue to struggle financially from the previous shutdown.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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