TSA is removing chairs from ‌checkpoints, said the American Federation of Government Employees TSA Council 100, which represents workers and criticized the move as a “disregard for workers’ rights and safety" and added the ​chairs “serve as basic ergonomic and safety support for officers that stand ​and walk on hard surfaces all day.”

TSA confirmed the decision, ⁠saying: “This welcome change reinforces both our security posture and our commitment to ​hospitality by having these officers on their feet and alert. All officers must ​meet fitness for duty requirements to be capable of performing their vital national security function.”

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    9 days ago

    The people who do the ID checks literally have no reason to stand. They’re sitting on the other side of a kiosk and checking your ID. All the physical security checks are done by other people after that

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      9 days ago

      Yeah but how else can the “leadership” show that they are in control. If you have time to sit you have time to quit lol

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        9 days ago

        Well all the people who are about to quit are going to make the holiday travel season an amazing experience