TSA No Sitting Policy

What happened

The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.

How it changed

1. 1 Oct

   “This welcome change reinforces both our security and our commitment to hospitality by having these officers on their feet and alert,” the spokesperson told Fox 35.

   3 outlets · New York Post
2. 3 Oct

   The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) TSA Council 100, which represents TSA officers, criticized the new policy, saying it was not consulted before the change was implemented at most TSA-staffed airports across the U.S.

   2 outlets · Fox News

Coverage 5 articles

• 10 Oct ‘People are pissed’: union decries TSA’s removal of chairs for checkpoint staffUnion officials from the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) TSA council 100 have criticized the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for removing chairs from checkpoint stations on September 25. Johnny Jones, secretary-treasurer of AFGE TSA council 100, expressed that TSA workers are upset and demoralized by this change, which they claim was implemented without consultation or negotiation…The Guardian
• 7 Oct TSA Screeners Union Hopes Passengers Protest Petty Rule Change That Only Affects ScreenersThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), representing TSA screeners, protests against a recent rule change requiring screeners to stand during their shifts instead of sitting. AFGE claims this move does not enhance security and criticizes the leadership for what they view as a petty decision without evidence supporting its effectiveness. The union is encouraging passengers to support their "Take a…Reason
• 3 Oct TSA agents are losing their checkpoint chairs in a controversial new moveThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recently directed its officers to stand while verifying passengers' identification at security checkpoints, aiming to enhance security and improve passenger experience. However, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) TSA Council 100 union disputes this move, arguing it could compromise officer safety and comfort due to prolonged standing on hard…Fox News
• 3 Oct TSA to prohibit airport security officers from sitting down while checking travelers’ IDsThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a new policy prohibiting airport security officers from sitting down while checking travelers’ IDs, aiming to keep officers alert and enhance traveler hospitality. The American Federation of Government Employees Council (AFGEC), which represents TSA officers, criticized the decision as disregarding employee safety and rights, noting that chairs provide…The Guardian
• 1 Oct TSA officers are no longer allowed to sit at work — and travelers are nervous: ‘More tired and more cranky’The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented a new policy requiring Travel Document Checkers to stand while performing their duties, removing all chairs from workstations. This change is intended to enhance security and improve the traveler experience but has been met with criticism from both TSA agents' unions and some travelers who worry it will make agents more tired and irritable. The…New York Post

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