"About 50,000 TSA officers have not been paid due to the partial US government shutdown, after Congress failed to pass funding legislation on February 14."
"Although TSA officers are considered essential workers and many are still on the job, the lack of pay has led to increased absences and staffing shortages at airport security checkpoints across the country."
"To help manage the disruption, the government has begun deploying hundreds of ICE officers to assist at some airports."
ICE officers have been sent to 14 major airports, including JFK and Atlanta, to assist with long security lines due to a government shutdown. The shutdown has left many TSA officers unpaid, leading to increased absences and staffing shortages. Approximately 50,000 TSA officers are affected, causing delays at security checkpoints. Many TSA workers are taking second jobs to support their families. ICE officers will not conduct passenger screening but will help with administrative tasks and managing queues to alleviate disruptions.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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