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The Honorable Harry Reid Majority Leader The United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510   The Honorable Mitch McConnell Minority Leader The United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510   Dear Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell:   On behalf of the affiliated unions of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), we urge your support for […]

The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker The United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C.  20515   The Honorable John Boehner Minority Leader The United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C.  20515   Dear Speaker Pelosi and Minority Leader Boehner:   On behalf of the affiliated unions of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), we urge your […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement in anticipation of Labor Day: “As Americans observe Labor Day this year, some may have a lot more to celebrate than others.  In the midst of a recession where high unemployment and slow job growth persist, transportation workers are […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issued the following statement following Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s death: “We’ve lost a friend and a fighter for workers everywhere with the passing of Senator Kennedy.  He was at the center of so many legislative initiatives to make jobs safer and more […]

The Honorable Peter M. Rogoff Administrator Federal Transit Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, East Building Washington, DC 20590   RE:  Federal Transit Administration Docket Number: FTA-2009-0036 Additional Proposed Guidance for New Starts/Small Starts Policies and Procedures and Request for Comments Dear Administrator Rogoff: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD)  I want to […]

Dear Senator: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to cosponsor the Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act (S.1422) which addresses an anomaly that has prevented airline flight crews from qualifying for coverage under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).  As you know, the FMLA allows eligible workers to […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement today in reaction to David Matsuda’s appointment as Deputy/Acting Administrator of the Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation: “Transportation unions support David Matsuda’s appointment to become the Deputy/Acting Administrator for the Maritime Administration. In his previous experience as both […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement in reaction to Senate confirmation of Deborah Hersman to be reappointed to and named Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board: “Transportation unions are pleased the Senate has confirmed Deborah Hersman to lead the National Transportation Safety Board.  Hersman […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement in reaction to Senate confirmation of Richard Lidinsky as Federal Maritime Commissioner: “Richard Lidinsky’s background and past work experience make him well qualified to serve as a Federal Maritime Commissioner.  Having worked 35 years on maritime issues, Lidinsky will […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, testifies today before the House Ways and Means Committee about the challenges of funding a new Surface Transportation Authorization bill and the Highway Trust Fund. Below are excerpts from his oral testimony: “We can’t wait another 18 months for a surface transportation authorization […]