As many as 40% of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 as a November 22 deadline for federal employees approaches.
If you thought Thanksgiving travel was bad, just wait until the TSA loses up to 40% of its workers in a couple of weeks due to the vaccine mandate https://t.co/9FUCs3Rz41
— Not the Bee (@Not_the_Bee) November 11, 2021
“They are not going to be ready for Christmas if they get rid of everybody who chooses not to get vaccinated,” warned Hydrick Thomas, president of the American Federation of Government Employees’ division representing front-line airport security officers.
TSA screeners face vaccine deadline with up to 40% lacking shots https://t.co/SrzyVFKLbK
— The Independent (@Independent) November 18, 2021
“If they don’t accommodate employees during these holidays coming upon us, we are going to have an issue with the screening process.”