Summary
Denver International Airport is asking the public to donate $10 and $20 grocery store and gas gift cards to help TSA employees, who are working without pay due to a partial U.S. government shutdown. The donation drive is meant to assist these employees with basic living expenses as they continue their duties without paychecks while awaiting a federal funding resolution.
Key Facts
- Denver International Airport launched a donation drive for TSA employees working without pay during a government shutdown.
- The airport is only accepting $10 and $20 grocery store and gas gift cards due to federal rules.
- TSA employees are essential workers who must work even when government funding lapses.
- The shutdown has disrupted staffing at airport security, leading to long wait times.
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has also set up support for unpaid federal workers.
- TSA officers fall under the Department of Homeland Security, affected by the funding issue.
- There have been calls to prevent TSA employees from going unpaid in future shutdowns through new legislation.
- The donation effort will continue until a funding agreement is reached.
