Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) today issued the following statement on workplace rights for TSA employees:

"I am pleased that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) today signed an agreement  that will for the first time provide TSA employees with benefits in line with other federal law enforcement employees. Under this agreement, standard processes for responsibilities, transfers and awards will enable TSA to keep experienced screeners on the job, stabilizing its workforce and protecting the traveling public.  I commend Administrator Pistole for his leadership in improving the workplace rights of TSA employees and look forward to working with him to improve our nation’s transportation security."

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