Arbitrators have handed down a decision on outstanding issues in the collective bargaining agreement between the American Federation of Government Employees and TSA.
The union praised the decision a “solid victory.” For example, it increases parking subsidies for TSOs for up to 25 percent at the most expensive airports, providing financial relief for employees hit with high fees at some airports.
The decision provides new contract provisions. One says that management may require employees to bid shifts based on qualification, gender and documented medical restrictions, based on operational need.
“Shift bid lines will include information regarding location (home terminal forairports with more than one terminal), required certifications (dual, passenger,baggage, equipment), type of employee (full-time/part-time), start time, end time, gender, and RDOs. In airports with more than one terminal, employees will have the opportunity to bid in seniority order for their home terminals,” the decision reads.
It also found that TSA has not interfered with or restrained employees from exercising their rights regarding union activity in the context of the matters it considered.
