"You’ve heard of no fly and no buy lists – get ready for no work lists. Millions of workers now must apply to the DHS and prove they are not terrorists in order to be granted permission by the government to work." ~BEFORE IT'S NEWS
According to information posted on a union website for ironworkers, the Department of Homeland Security has plans to implement [a] "NO WORK LIST(S)." This means that citizens will be required to obtain government approval to work in private sector jobs. The Iron Workers Local 361 website spells out the details of the Department of Homeland Security’s TWIC and SWAC programs. The information below was taken directly from the IWL 361 website. /LL
TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL (TWIC)
This site has been created in an effort to keep the membership of Ironworkers Local 40 & 361 aware and informed about recent changes within our jurisdiction.
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.
SECURE WORKER ACCESS CONSORTIUM (S.W.A.C.)
Secure Worker Access Consortium (S.W.A.C.), a large-scale collaborative effort among public and private authorities, facility owners, contractors, and labor organizations who are partnering to prevent terrorist activity by creating a trusted contractor community. Over 500 organizations, including the Port Authority of NY and NJ, which manages and maintains the bridges, tunnels, bus terminals, airports, PATH, and seaports that are essential to the bi-state region’s trade and transportation capabilities, have joined this effort.
The Secure Worker Access Consortium is very similar to the Federal TWIC program. At present it is now used by The New York and New Jersey Port Authority for all of their upcoming projects. The background investigation is similar to the TWIC program. By acquiring the TWIC credential first the process for the SWAC credential is greatly reduced.
The cost for the SWAC credential is approximatly $200.00 Local 361 will be providing updated information with regard to the SWAC credential on this web site, so continue to check back for any updates. [sic]
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