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TSA removes chairs for checkpoint staff, prompting union campaign
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The TSA removed chairs from travel-document checkpoints, saying standing promotes alertness, professionalism and security. AFGE opposed the unilateral change, citing working conditions and ergonomics, and launched a campaign to restore the chairs.
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The Transportation Security Administration is moving to prohibit airport security officers from sitting while checking travelers’ boarding passes and IDs.
2 of 2 sources“TSA officials ordered that chairs be removed from travel document check stations on September 25”
The TSA said the policy change is intended to keep officers alert.
2 of 2 sources“maintaining a standing posture helps reinforce professionalism, attentiveness and active engagement with passengers”