TSA Paycheck Respite: Backpay Arrives as Shutdown Lingers
TL;DR
Most TSA officers who had been working without pay during the DHS shutdown finally received retroactive pay for missed periods, though a small number may face delays due to processing. DHS is coordinating with the National Finance Center to issue the remaining half-pay from the first week of the shutdown. Unions warn the disruption is fueling attrition and recruitment challenges as lawmakers continue to debate funding.
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