Fernando Mateo interviews union leaders representing TSA agents who endured an extended period of work without pay during a government shutdown. The discussion highlights the personal financial hardships faced by these essential security workers and emphasizes their continued dedication to national safety despite receiving near-minimum wages. The participants identify a systemic failure in how the agency was established, specifically pushing for Title 5 status to grant agents the same pay scales and protections as other federal employees.
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