October 31, 2025
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MSP starts weekly food aid for unpaid feds

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport has launched a weekly food aid program for unpaid federal workers affected by the government shutdown. AFGE leader and MSP TSA agent Neal Gosman said TSA employees took home donated food boxes after their shifts, and AFGE representative Mark Johnson said many workers cannot pay rent due Nov. 1 and face $50/day late fees.

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📌 Key Facts

  • AFGE leader and MSP TSA agent Neal Gosman said TSA employees took home donated food boxes after their shifts on Wednesday.
  • AFGE representative Mark Johnson reported TSA workers cannot pay rent due Nov. 1 and face $50/day late fees.

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New information:
  • AFGE leader and MSP TSA agent Neal Gosman said TSA employees took home donated food boxes after their shifts on Wednesday.
  • AFGE representative Mark Johnson reported TSA workers cannot pay rent due Nov. 1 and face $50/day late fees.
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