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WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement today in reaction to the Obama Administration’s intent to nominate Harry Hoglander as a Member of the National Mediation Board: “Transportation labor strongly supports the President’s decision to nominate Harry Hoglander to another term as a Member of the […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement today in reaction to the Obama Administration’s intent to nominate Deborah Hersman to be reappointed to and named Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board: “Transportation labor applauds the President’s nomination of Deborah Hersman to serve as Chair of […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement today upon House passage of the Transportation Security Administration reauthorization bill: “The House has taken an important step today to address shortcomings in America’s defenses against homeland security threats to our transportation network. “In the almost eight years since […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement today upon U.S. Senate confirmation of Linda Puchala as a Member of the National Mediation Board: “This is an important day for rail and airline workers in this country. With the confirmation of Linda Puchala as a member of […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement today in reaction to U.S. Senate confirmation of Peter Rogoff as Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration: “As we enter into new era of public transportation in America, a new champion for mass transit has arrived. Transportation unions congratulate […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement today following Senate confirmation of Randy Babbitt as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration: “With confirmation of Randy Babbitt as its leader, today the Federal Aviation Administration begins the important work of reforming itself and re-energizing efforts derailed in […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement today following House passage of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill (H.R. 915): “The FAA bill passed by the House of Representatives today will bring Americans closer to the first-class aviation system they want and deserve. “This legislation will […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Transportation unions are disappointed to learn that the nation’s big airports have taken the position that improving firefighting standards at airports will not improve safety. Opposition to these much-needed safety improvements is indefensible. It also represents a surprising reversal of previous Congressional testimony by Airports Council International, North America (ACI-NA), a trade […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement today in reaction to U.S. Senate confirmation of Joe Szabo as Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration: “It is a great day.  A longtime advocate for rail workers and the safety of our railroad system has been confirmed to […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement today in reaction to the Obama Administration’s intent to nominate Peter Rogoff to become the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration: “Peter Rogoff is the perfect choice to lead the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).  The Obama Administration has tapped […]