Senate Grants Collective-Bargaining Rights to TSA Workers

Senate Grants Collective-Bargaining Rights to TSA Workers

Today, the U.S. Senate thwarted a bill that would have denied more than 40,000 federal employees the ability to protect their rights under a union. Supporters of the bill fear that full collective-bargaining rights for TSA employees would pose a national security threat, while opponents say “workplace rights improve employee morale, which improve security.” What’s your take on this issue?

Highlighted Clip for Wednesday, February 16, 2011:

"Senate vote allows TSA to move ahead with collective bargaining"

The Senate on Tuesday rejected an amendment that would have blocked Transportation Security Administration employees from having collective-bargaining rights, handing a victory to Democrats and labor groups.