Karina Rodriguez expressed frustration over pay inequity, stating, "I'm just hoping that they give us our equal pay and to just make sure that they treat us like human beings and not just another person that they can replace any time they want." This emphasizes the human aspect of workers' demands for dignity and fair compensation.
Sanjay Garla, the union's first vice president, highlighted the issue of fairness, saying, "A 2022 law requires contractors to compensate their employees at levels comparable to TSA's directly-employed workers, ensuring pay fairness across the board." He noted that current pay practices do not align with the law's intent, contributing to retention problems.
Garla elaborated on wage discrepancies, stating, "At SFO, TSA would give senior and newer employees the same amount of money and then pay everyone the same increased amount every time TSA renewed their contract with Covenant." This highlights a systemic issue affecting employee retention.
Garla also pointed out the financial strain on workers, mentioning, "At least $12 million was owed to employees in back pay... but I don't know how TSA calculates their wages and benefits." This underscores the challenges faced by security screeners and the need for better oversight.
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