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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem terminated the collective bargaining agreement for 47,000 TSA officers. The American Federation of Government Employees plans to file a lawsuit against this decision. A new labor framework will be implemented on January 11. The U.S. House of Representatives voted to restore collective bargaining rights for federal employees. AFGE President Everett Kelley condemned the termination as illegal union-busting. TSA stated the new framework prioritizes security and resource allocation.
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is suing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for terminating a collective bargaining agreement with TSA employees. The union claims Noem lacks the authority to end the seven-year contract and alleges retaliation for previous lawsuits on behalf of federal workers. The lawsuit argues that the decision violates constitutional rights and is contrary to law. The DHS had previously accused the union of misrepresenting TSA workers' interests, which AFGE disputes. Legislation has been introduced to extend full collective bargaining rights to TSA employees.
