"TSA agents have gone without pay for more than a month due to a partial shutdown of DHS, leading to nationwide staffing shortages and long lines at airports across the US that have severely affected travelers."
"Almost 500 TSA officers have quit since last month, when Congress did not pass a bill to fund the US Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year."
"Many in our workforce have missed bill payments, received eviction notices, had their cars repossessed and utilities shut off, lost their childcare, defaulted on loans, damaged their credit line, and drained their retirement savings."
"Some are sleeping in their cars, selling their blood and plasma, and taking on second jobs to make ends meet."
Donald Trump announced plans to sign an order for the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA agents immediately. TSA agents have gone unpaid for over a month due to a partial DHS shutdown, resulting in staffing shortages and long wait times at airports. Nearly 500 TSA officers have resigned, and the acting TSA head reported that employees have missed $1 billion in paychecks. Many TSA workers face severe financial hardships, including missed bill payments and evictions, with some resorting to extreme measures to survive.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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