TSA union sues Noem over stripping of bargaining rights

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.