ICE Barbie Moves To Dismantle TSA Workers Union

Politico reports:

The Department of Homeland Security on Friday announced that it plans to terminate the collective bargaining agreement that covers frontline workers at the Transportation Security Administration — a move likely to spark a court battle.

In a statement, DHS said its decision to invalidate a 2024 collective bargaining agreement that covers about 45,000 people — including its baggage screeners — “removes bureaucratic hurdles that will strengthen workforce agility, enhance productivity and resiliency, while also jumpstarting innovation.”

Department spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said the agency will immediately cease using its payroll system for collecting union dues. In addition, McLaughlin said DHS will “conduct an orderly termination of any functions, processes, or obligations arising out of” the agreement.

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