TSA data show 10% of officers called out sick Tuesday amid DHS shutdown: Report

Source: Washington Examiner · Bias: Center Right

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About 10% of Transportation Security Administration officers nationwide, roughly 2,700 workers, called out sick Tuesday, according to ABC News, as a prolonged Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues to strain airport operations and federal workers.  Some airports saw nearly 40% of TSA officers call out sick, an absentee rate significantly higher than normal levels, which […]

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TSA data show 10% of officers called out sick Tuesday amid DHS shutdown: Report
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TSA data show 10% of officers called out sick Tuesday amid DHS shutdown: Report

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About 10% of Transportation Security Administration officers nationwide, roughly 2,700 workers, called out sick Tuesday, according to ABC News, as a prolonged Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues to strain airport operations and federal workers.  Some airports saw nearly 40% of TSA officers call out sick, an absentee rate significantly higher than normal levels, which […]