DHS No Fly, No Buy, and Now Work Lists: Homeland Security and TSA Tyranny Continues

It may be easier for an illegal alien to get a job in the United States than it will be for anyone who criticizes the Department of Homeland Security. In the past few years, thousands and thousands of Americans have gone to the airport to be denied entry on an airplane because their name shows up with no explanation on a no-fly list.

The no-fly list has become a no-buy list as the federal government through Homeland Security flexes its muscle against the Second Amendment. Now there may be a no-work list if DHS has reason to believe you may be a terrorist.

The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is the latest effort by DHS through the TSA to keep lists of those it considers enemies of the state. The Iron Workers 361 Web site describes how it uses TWIC to qualify their new members:

The Department of Homeland Security along with The Transportation Security Administration has issued a directive titled:

Transportation Worker Identification Credential or "TWIC".,

It is a biometric credential that ensures only vetted workers are eligible to enter a secure construction site, unescorted. It is believed that several very large upcoming projects within Local 40 & 361's jurisdiction will be requiring workers on these projects to have TWIC credentials. Before issuing a TWIC, TSA must conduct a security threat assessment on the TWIC applicant. An applicant who, as a result of the assessment, is determined to not pose a security threat, will be issued a TWIC card.

The fee for a TWIC card will be $132.50 and the credential is valid for five years.

Click the following link for more information about the TWIC credential.

Below are several websites which contain a tremendous amount of information regarding the TWIC card and how you go about obtaining one. Local 361 will be providing updated information with regard to the TWIC credential on this web site, so continue to check back for any updates. Also if you have any other questions please contact the Union Hall at (718)322-1016