Trump Just Eliminated Unions At This Key Federal Agency
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Union leaders have warned such a move would diminish working conditions and threaten safety at an agency infamous for low morale.

Summary

Trump is revoking collective bargaining rights at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), ending union protections for thousands of airport security officers.

The Department of Homeland Security claims the move will improve efficiency and security, but unions argue it is a retaliatory attack on federal workers.

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) plans to challenge the decision. TSA workers fear the rollback will worsen working conditions and retention.

The policy reverses union rights granted under Obama and expanded by Biden.

  • explodicle@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    4·
    2 days ago

    I’ll just go get one of those good jobs that I didn’t already have for some reason. If only there was some way to have more leverage for pay negotiation. /s

    • StrawberryPigtails@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
      3·
      2 days ago

      I get the sarcasm, and the downvotes, but I have always viewed my employer more of a customer. My product that I am selling is my time, passion and skill. So with that in mind, what can you bring to the table? What’s your skill set?

      If you have a CDL or can get one, almost everyone is hiring. Company driver pay is generally in the $55k - $120k range. Though your first year or 2 will probably be less. Downside is you’re probably away from home a lot, and are held personally accountable for any damage you do. Literally, I could quit my current job, and be hired and getting payed by a new company within the week. Historically the average has been 2 days.

      If that doesn’t float your boat:

      I know of several towns within a 50 miles of me, that don’t have local electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs or even a handyman. You could charge as much as the traffic will bear.

      Everyone in the local area is looking for every type of mechanic and can’t find them.

      Nurses are always in demand (and very much not respected enough). Pays well too.

      If you prefer working with Unions, the Boilermakers and Pipefitters will both train you. Both have more work than people last I heard.

      Farmers and Garbage collectors both are having their help either deported or leaving the country, so they are probably hiring.

      But ya, if you’re looking for a nice comfy office job, that would indeed be a tough row to hoe. Everyone wants the comfy jobs, so they’re scarce and the pay is shit. There is a reason I drive a truck.