Transportation Security Officers

• TSA inches closer to putting officers on general schedule despite veto threat

  In today's Federal Newscast, members of Congress are taking different approaches to make sure agency telework policies remain unhindered.

  Federal Newscast

  March 06, 2020
• Congress could help with staff shortages at airports

  Warning of long lines and flight delays, the union representing Transportation Security Administration officers said airports are understaffed, officers underpaid.

  Congress

  March 02, 2020
• Virginia lawmaker asks presidential candidates for plans to reinvigorate federal service

  In today's Federal Newscast, in an open letter to the Democratic candidates for president, Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) asked them how they plan to rebuild the federal workforce.

  Federal Newscast

  February 27, 2020
• TSA examining pay, retention options as part of workforce reforms

  TSA is trying figure out the best way to improve the way it pays its employees, while reducing attrition and boosting retention.

  Special Bulletin Review: Securing our Citizens while Modernizing

  August 07, 2019
• Experts help lawmakers develop ‘game plan’ for incoming TSA administrator

  Congress called in outside experts to find out just what can improve the agency, so the incoming administrator will have some guidance in improving the agency.

  Congress

  February 03, 2017
• TSA looks for screening at naked speed

  TSA is wise to start looking at technologies that will speed the dreary process of passenger screening by a factor of at least two.

  Tom Temin Commentary

  June 06, 2016