RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Transportation Security Administration is seeing an increase in the number of people calling out of work following the government shutdown.

• Charlotte and Raleigh airports are seeing about a 10 percent increase
• There's a 200 to 300 percent increase at larger airports
• TSA officials say it is not impacting their ability to provide effective security

A spokesperson for the local TSA union says at Raleigh Durham and Charlotte Douglas International airports, there's about a 10 percent increase in agents calling out sick. CNN is reporting there's a 200 to 300 percent increase at larger airports like Dallas Fort Worth and JFK International in New York.

Passengers heading to the Tar Heel State say it's concerning, but luckily they saw few changes to their travel.

"They were very friendly and nice," said Angela Dunn, who came to Raleigh from Orlando. "It definitely means they care. They know what their job is, they know it's an important job. They're keeping everybody safe that's flying. So, they know if they don't come into work something bad could happen."

Congress can vote to repay the agents and all other government employees when the government resumes back to normal functions. TSA released a statement Friday saying the shutdown and the call-outs are not impacting their ability to provide effective security for travelers.