Chaffetz v. TSA: AFGE Responds
Do they ever. After Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, the ranking member on the House Oversight and Government Reform Federal Workforce Subcommittee, complained that he'd been targeted by Transportation Security Administration workers because he voted against giving them the right to organize, the American Federation of Government Employees, one of two unions that represents TSA workers, fired back in a sharply worded press release. First, they say Chaffetz chose to use an optional line that used a more advanced screening machine that Chaffetz has objected to in the past, instead of choosing to get in line for a normal scanner. Second, they say the screener was working with a supervisor, ensuring that proper procedures were followed. And third, the union argues, "The TSO who administered the pat down had just returned from a tour of duty in Iraq, and did not recognize the freshman congressman," making him an unlikely target for retaliation.
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The Unions have spoken louder than TSA leadership. I'm a TSA employee, and I can't wait to join a union that will speak up for me when baiters such as the good congressman play juvenile games with us such as this.
Ray Sharrad Posted Monday, September 28, 2009 5:45 PMNext step, TSA Jack-Boots. Nothing like a gov't job connected to a union. It gives the ability to vote for the guy who offers the highest pay and benefits, deserved or not. Ask what you country can give you in "public service," not the meaning of "public service." The Congressman voted the right way. Now TSA, stop your petty harrassment.
Richard Alan Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 11:09 AM@ Richard Alan
Jim Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 7:34 PMPuuulllleeease...don't be so over dramatic and romantic. The only one conducting petty harassment is a noob congressman trying to get his name in the press as a TSA detractor to appease the miniscule minority that hates screening because the government does it. If this was a private company, not a word would have been uttered. Had it been a more seasoned and reasonable congressman, it would have missed the front pages as well. Nothing like having your elected representatives actively undermining a security apparatus that is simply doing the bidding that congress created it to do! What a laugh...unless you're from Utah, then it's gotta be quite shameful.