Shutdown's Toll: TSA Agents Skip Work, Face Evictions
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Government Shutdowns Toll on TSA Screeners: Absentee Rates Soar, Personal Crises Mount
The ongoing government shutdown is causing a significant strain on TSA screeners, leading to staffing shortages at major airports and long security lines for travelers. With no pay for nearly forty days, many workers are facing personal crises such as unpaid bills and childcare costs, resulting in over four hundred fifty-five resignations. The situation is particularly dire for some veterans and families, who are struggling to make ends meet and are considering leaving their jobs. Union leaders warn that if the shutdown continues, even more screeners may resign, exacerbating delays and highlighting the impact of budget fights in Washington on everyday lives at checkpoints nationwide.
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