TSA workers report rashes from uniforms
Jan 5, 2009 | 3:07 pm
#16
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Clearly, it is from microwaving their shirts with the epaulets on them.
(the TSOs that read the IdeaFactory should get a chuckle out of that~)
Now, that is true, there. The pants are crap. Not only does the seam-stripe bunch up, but it also isn't held onto the fabric in a very sturdy manner. After a few more washes, the thing actually starts to rip apart off of the pant leg. The only reason it's there at all is to force the TSOs to use the VF Solutions pants, rather than going to Wal-Mart and buying a pair of Dockers™ to wear. About 80% of the HSV workforce did that, because those pants were just plain better than the crap they issued us. Still, nobody here in HSV has made any claims of irritation caused by the shirts themselves.
$50, by the way, this year.
(the TSOs that read the IdeaFactory should get a chuckle out of that~)
Originally Posted by the linked article
But he had heard complaints about shoddy workmanship -- the seams toward the bottoms of some uniform pants are coming apart, and the blue, military-style stripe that runs down the length of the trousers bunches up after a few washings.
This is a problem because TSA workers are only given a limited allowance to buy uniforms.
Last edited by HSVTSO Dean; Jan 5, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Jan 5, 2009 | 3:38 pm
#17
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Clearly, it is from microwaving their shirts with the epaulets on them.
(the TSOs that read the IdeaFactory should get a chuckle out of that~)
Now, that is true, there. The pants are crap. Not only does the seam-stripe bunch up, but it also isn't held onto the fabric in a very sturdy manner. After a few more washes, the thing actually starts to rip apart off of the pant leg. The only reason it's there at all is to force the TSOs to use the VF Solutions pants, rather than going to Wal-Mart and buying a pair of Dockers to wear. About 80% of the HSV workforce did that, because those pants were just plain better than the crap they issued us. Still, nobody here in HSV has made any claims of irritation caused by the shirts themselves.
$50, by the way, this year.
(the TSOs that read the IdeaFactory should get a chuckle out of that~)
Now, that is true, there. The pants are crap. Not only does the seam-stripe bunch up, but it also isn't held onto the fabric in a very sturdy manner. After a few more washes, the thing actually starts to rip apart off of the pant leg. The only reason it's there at all is to force the TSOs to use the VF Solutions pants, rather than going to Wal-Mart and buying a pair of Dockers to wear. About 80% of the HSV workforce did that, because those pants were just plain better than the crap they issued us. Still, nobody here in HSV has made any claims of irritation caused by the shirts themselves.
$50, by the way, this year.
Jan 5, 2009 | 3:41 pm
#18
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Originally Posted by Boggie Dog
Bureau of Prisons employees get $400 a year.
Enough for me to order a pair of pants, and, like, four pairs of socks. The socks really are great, but expensive.
Jan 5, 2009 | 6:33 pm
#22
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Washington Post Article
The best part:
The best part:
We've heard a very strong reaction from passengers. They like the look. It looks much more professional."
Unlike the old uniforms, White added, the new ones come with "a real gold badge."
Unlike the old uniforms, White added, the new ones come with "a real gold badge."
Jan 5, 2009 | 9:14 pm
#23
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And you've gotta love:
3 oz, or 3.4? All that hard math is making someone's head hurt. 
Chemistry's tough, too. As this agency thinks water and flip-flops are explosive, I'm gonna take this statement with a grain of salt, too:
A spokesman for TSA said that the problem is not serious or widespread, and that few workers have complained.
"So far, a handful of officers have reported minor irritations," said Christopher White, a TSA spokesman.
<snip>
Peter Winch, an AFGE national organizer ..., estimated that between 200 and 300 workers complained about the new uniforms.
"So far, a handful of officers have reported minor irritations," said Christopher White, a TSA spokesman.
<snip>
Peter Winch, an AFGE national organizer ..., estimated that between 200 and 300 workers complained about the new uniforms.
Chemistry's tough, too. As this agency thinks water and flip-flops are explosive, I'm gonna take this statement with a grain of salt, too:
The agency said that tests done on the uniforms have not found unacceptable levels of formaldehyde or any other chemical.
Jan 6, 2009 | 4:01 am
#24
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I just wear mine wet
The only TSOs I know that had issues with the pants were stretching the fabiric to the max anyways. The shirts wont last for long, mine are faded on the pockets and collars from ironing. I am pretty pissed about the out of country purchase contracts. What happened to buy american?
Jan 6, 2009 | 10:58 am
#27
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The shirts wont last for long, mine are faded on the pockets and collars from ironing.
I just try to pull mine outta the dryer really fast, and get them hung up before they wrinkle. On the days I don't quite make it ... well, those are "sweater vest days!"
Jan 6, 2009 | 3:49 pm
#29
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Originally Posted by OFTPYLTH
I just try to pull mine outta the dryer really fast, and get them hung up before they wrinkle. On the days I don't quite make it ... well, those are "sweater vest days!"
She's not pleased.
Jan 6, 2009 | 5:50 pm
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Kippie proves he can spend TSA money very well.
Unfortunately, he can't prove that he gets any value for what he spends. Glad he bought these well-made uniforms instead of spending it on better training or technology.
Unfortunately, he can't prove that he gets any value for what he spends. Glad he bought these well-made uniforms instead of spending it on better training or technology.