Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Close Vote Swings In Favor Of AFL-CIO Affiliate
TSA employees across the country
have elected the American Federation of Government Employees as
their exclusive union representative with a 8903-8447 vote over the
National Treasury Employees Union.
AFGE National President John Gage issued the following statement
Thursday:
"We are obviously thrilled with the election results, but more
importantly are delighted that the Transportation Security Officers
now will have the full union representation they rightly deserve.
AFGE thanks the TSOs for their support and faith in our union.
"AFGE anticipates developing a cooperative and cohesive
relationship with TSA as we move to forge a collective bargaining
contract that TSOs so desperately need. We will be reaching out to
TSOs at airports across the country for their input as to what they
would like to see in a contract. We recognize that TSOs in small
airports have different concerns from those at large ones. With one
nationwide contract, it is essential that we cover all the
bases.
"The TSA workforce has proven
itself time and time again to be dedicated to the DHS mission, and
one that cares about the work it does. AFGE is here to make sure
that they have the tools and support to accomplish that mission. We
have long argued that only a professional and highly motivated
workforce can provide the security this country needs. AFGE is very
proud to have stood behind TSOs for nine years, and is honored to
stand beside them now as full partners in this fight for fair
workplace protections. AFGE looks forward to a strong working
relationship with TSA and a better work life for America’s
TSOs"
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