‘People are pissed’: union decries TSA’s removal of chairs for checkpoint staff
Order for workers to remain standing to ‘reinforce professionalism’ draws rebuke amid plunging morale
TL;DR
- TSA has implemented a policy requiring checkpoint staff to remain standing.
- The stated reason for the policy is to 'reinforce professionalism'.
- Union representatives and employees have strongly criticized the directive.
- The policy is seen as contributing to already low morale among TSA workers.
- Workers are reportedly unhappy with the requirement to stand for extended periods.