AFGE Local 1040 Members Events Page

Washington, D.C., July 23, 2009 - The American Federation of Government Employees and the Transportation Security Administration met today in a historic, first-ever formal labor-management meeting to discuss a number of workplace issues in an effort to jump-start a new working relationship between the agency and the largest TSA union.

Nine AFGE Transportation Security Officer activists and Local Union leaders took center stage in the meeting with acting TSA Administrator Gale Rossides, Chief of Staff Art Macias and other TSA management officials. AFGE President John Gage led the AFGE delegation, which – in addition to TSO activists – included Staff Counsel Chad Harris, Legislative Representative Charity Wilson and National Organizer Peter Winch.

"The past eight years with the Bush administration have been an uphill battle and we are finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel," Gage said. "With this meeting, TSA has acknowledged that AFGE is an integral piece of the agency's relationship with its employees, and that – in short – AFGE is here to stay."

From left standing: Orlando Local 556 Don Thomas, Dallas Local 1040 Interim Vice President Justin McCrary, Chicago Local 777 Ricky McCoy, Massachusetts & New Hampshire Local 2617 President AJ Castilla, San Diego Local 1234 President Cris Soulia, New York and New Jersey Local 2222 Treasurer Bob Marchetta.

Seated: Albuquerque Local 1046 Melissa Sandoval, Pittsburgh Local 332 President Kimberly Kraynak, and Miami Local 558 Chief Steward Bridgett Knighton

Issues of discussion included testing, the Performance Accountability and Standards System; leave policies, disciplinary actions and field management culture; local organizing environment and next steps at the national level. AFGE also pushed for TSO collective bargaining rights.

"Our TSOs were the stars of this meeting," Gage said. "They shared the real-life experiences of what it means to work on the front line for airport security. They used their collective voices to tell the stories of their TSO co-workers. It was a privilege to be part of such a courageous and powerful group of union leaders."

Dallas, TX., July 22, 2009 -

All Dallas / Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) Transportation Security Officer's and their families were cordially invited to the first annual Local 1040 sponsored Officers Appreciation Day held on July 22, 2009.

Chief Steward Kolleh Barclay was assisted by DFW Ambassadors volunteering to draw the winners from a bag of entry tickets for Terminal "D". Drawings were held on November 25th, 2009. Winners of the "Grocery Gift Cards" are pictured here, Edna Billings with James Chester, III Local 1040 Executive Treasurer, Enrique Ocampo, Matt Bach with Chief Steward Kolleh Barclay, Rederick Atkins of Dallas Love Field, and Stacy Anderson with Chief Steward Rudy Garcia of Dallas Love Field.

Winners not shown Jason Johnston, Tanjah Madyun, and Richard Williams.

Washington, D.C., Sept 11, 2009 - In opening statement during markup of the Transportation Workforce Enhancement Act of 2009, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Towns, recognized the more than 30 American Federation of Government Employees Transportation Security Officer members who were present stating that the collective bargaining rights being denied the TSA workforce are “long overdue.” The Committee favorably reported out the bill, H.R. 1881, which now will go before the full House for a vote.

December 16th, your Local 1040 hosted a Leaflet Distribution Rally at DFW Terminal “D”. Local 1040 Members were joined by area AFL-CIO affiliated union members to stand-up and show their support in spreading the word on the importance of TSO’s obtaining collective bargaining rights. AFGE NVP Roy Flores was guest speaker at the event.

These affiliated union members in attendance already have and know the importance of collective bargaining in the workforce. These members took the time to join AFGE Local 1040 in the flight for your rights.

December 17, 2009 - Dallas Love Field (DAL) members of AFGE Local 1040, showed their support of solidarity during a Leaflet Distribution Rally on Thursday December17th. The event was very successful in signing up new members to Local 1040. Event was supported by Dallas area AFL-CIO affiliated union members. Union leaders in attendance from Transportation Workers Union (TWU) National President Charles Cerf TWU Local 555, President TWU Local 555 Russell Thompson, Legislative and Political Organizer (AFGE) Walter Greely, and National Organizer (AFGE) Eugene Martin.

Thanks to all for your support during the National Solidarity Week. We look forward to continued support and building on a coalition between these most valued union leaders and members.

(Event information provided by Rudy Garcia Local 1040 Chief Steward DAL)

TSO "Wynn" Wins!

James Chester, III, Secretary/Treasurer Local 1040 presenting Officer Katrina Wynn with a digital carmera. Officer Wynn's winning ticket was drawn to recieve the digital camera during the recent Local 1040 "Solidarity Stand" at DFW Terminal "D" on July 23. Officer Wynn recently made the switch from NTEU Chapter 316 to AFGE Local 1040.

Goes to show AFGE Local 1040 is the union of choice for TSO's and for winners.