Trump’s Push Against Federal Workers’ Collective Bargaining Hits a Nerve at the TSA

The White House is expanding its campaign against collective bargaining agreements, a push that is raising concerns about worker safety among lawmakers and workers alike.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent

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The Trump administration’s decision to terminate the Transportation Security Administration’s collective bargaining agreement had already put flight attendants, lawmakers and at least one airline — Delta Air Lines — on high alert.

Delta said it was “monitoring the situation closely.” The Association of Flight Attendants said in a statement the termination is “terrible for aviation security and everyone who depends on safe travel.” And TSA workers across the country are speaking out against the termination.

Then on Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at exempting more agencies from federal collective bargaining requirements.