DENVER — As the government shutdown continues into its third week, Denver7 is hearing from Colorado federal employees who say they’re growing extremely concerned.
Angela Grana, a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at the La Plata Airport in Durango and the regional vice president for AFGE TSA Local 1127, spoke with Denver7 in her personal capacity Friday. She said she’s worried about her fellow officers and how they’ll pay for everyday expenses, with no end to the shutdown in sight.
“I’m nervous. I’m nervous for my fellow employees, I’m nervous that their funds are running out,” Grana said. “I don’t know how they’re going to pay for their child care. I don’t know how they’re going to pay for their gas and their food to get to work. It’s getting difficult. It’s getting harder and harder, and… my hands are tied.”
Grana has been a TSA officer at the La Plata Airport for four years. She told Denver7 her concern started to grow after the shutdown surpassed the two-week mark…