A growing staffing crisis within the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is beginning to disrupt operations at airports across the United States, raising concerns about delays, long security lines and even potential temporary closures if the ongoing government shutdown continues.
Thousands of TSA officers are currently working without pay, following a lapse in funding for the Department of Homeland Security that began in mid-February. While these employees are classified as essential and required to report to duty, increasing numbers are unable to do so, citing financial strain.
According to multiple reports, absentee rates among TSA workers have surged well beyond normal levels. Call-out rates, which typically remain below 2%, have
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