Collective Bargaining

The US Department of Homeland Security is proceeding with plans to terminate the collective bargaining agreement covering Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers, despite a federal court order blocking an earlier attempt. The decision sets up a new legal battle over collective bargaining rights for front-line airport screeners at a time when Congress is trying to restore broader protections for federal workers.

JetBlue Airways reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $177 million, widening from a $44 million loss last year. The airline cited macroeconomic uncertainty and uneven demand as factors that delayed a return to profitability.