Injured at work? Contact a steward immediately

🚨 Injured at Work? Contact the Union Immediately
If you are injured at work or think you have a work-related injury or illness, contact AFGE Local 899 right away. Getting the Union involved early is important because many workers’ compensation problems at TSA come from how injuries are reported and handled, not from the injury itself.

📝 What to Do First
If you are hurt on duty, notify management as soon as possible and contact the Union immediately. Do not wait and do not assume the paperwork was done correctly.

🏥 Workers’ Compensation at TSA
Workers’ compensation for TSA officers is handled through the Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) and coordinated by TSA. Claims may involve sudden injuries, injuries that develop over time, exposure-related conditions, or work-related aggravation of an existing condition.

📄 Reporting and Forms
Most TSA officers must complete a CA-1 form for a sudden injury or a CA-2 form for a condition that developed over time. Reporting should be done as soon as possible. Delays or incomplete information can hurt a claim.

🩺 Medical Documentation
Medical paperwork is critical. It should clearly explain what the injury or condition is, how it is related to TSA job duties, any work restrictions, and how long those restrictions are expected to last. OWCP reviews medical information independently.

💰 Leave and Pay Issues
While a claim is pending, officers may run into issues with Continuation of Pay, sick leave, annual leave, LWOP, or timecard problems including AWOL. These issues often happen before OWCP makes a decision and can be hard to fix later.

⚠️ Common Problems We See
Common issues include injuries not being coded as work related, confusion about leave options, incorrect guidance, delayed forms, or timecard errors. Many of these problems can be avoided with early Union involvement.

🤝 How AFGE Local 899 Can Help
AFGE Local 899 can explain the process, help with forms and timelines, assist with leave and timekeeping issues, and represent officers on contract-related matters. The Union does not control medical or benefit decisions made by OWCP, but early Union involvement helps protect your rights.