TSA famously has bottom-tier job satisfaction (low pay, monotonous, no career advancement, everybody hates having to deal with you, plus you know it's probably pointless) and i think taking away the chairs might be the last straw
TSA says it is removing chairs at document checks in airports, requiring staff to stand for their shift.
TSA explained the reason as twofold: to ensure its employees meet its fitness standards and to create an amiable environment for travelers.
washingtonpost.com
TSA officers must now stand up on the job
The agency is removing chairs from document-checking stations.