""This level of disruption is unprecedented, and unacceptable, and significantly undermines the security of U.S. transportation systems," she said."
""Paying these dedicated employees for the work they are performing should never be a point of debate," she said."
""There has been a 500% increase in assaults against TSA officers since the shutdown began," Nguyen McNeill said."
""To the traveling public, we ask for your patience as we navigate these challenging times," she said."
TSA is experiencing record wait times exceeding four hours at major airports due to a partial government shutdown. Employee absenteeism is high, with 40% to 50% calling out of work. The shutdown has resulted in nearly $1 billion in missed paychecks, leading to severe financial distress among employees. There has been a significant increase in assaults against TSA officers, and the agency may close smaller airports due to understaffing. Training new hires takes four to six months, complicating staffing for upcoming events like the FIFA World Cup.
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