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February 18, 2015

News and Media, Press Releases and Statements

Norwegian Air International Scheme Still Should Not Fly

Washington, DC—Edward Wytkind, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issues this statement in response to attempts by Norwegian Air International (NAI) allies to promote NAI’s flag of convenience scheme: “Today’s press event by travel industry special interests felt like a walk through a twisted fantasy world – a world where a rogue airline…
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February 12, 2015

News and Media, Press Releases and Statements

Statement on Bipartisan Amtrak Bill

Washington, DC—Edward Wytkind, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issues this statement about the markup of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015: “We are pleased that the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a bipartisan passenger rail bill that provides multi-year investment for Amtrak while rejecting ill-advised attempts to force unwanted…
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February 5, 2015

News and Media, TTD in the news

Transport Topics on Rep. Blumenauer’s Gas Tax Bill

As published by Michele Fuetsch and Eugene Mulero in Transport Topics. Blumenauer Bill Would Raise Fuel Taxes; ATA’s Graves Touts Approach WASHINGTON — Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, held a press conference Feb. 4 to announce he has reintroduced the bill he put forth last year that would increase fuel taxes…
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February 2, 2015

News and Media, TTD in the news

CQ on TTD’s Take on the President’s Budget Proposal

As published by Tom Curry and David Harrison in CQ. President Barack Obama this morning will unveil a budget request that includes $238 billion in one-time new tax revenue to be devoted to a six-year highway bill. That money, combined with expected gas tax receipts, would keep the Highway Trust Fund solvent and pay…
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January 28, 2015

MoveAmerica Blog, TTD in the news

Hear Ed Wytkind Discuss the Future of Transportation Infrastructure on America’s Work Force Radio

Did you miss TTD President Ed Wytkind discussing the state of transportation infrastructure on America’s Work Force Radio on Monday? You’re in luck — you can listen to the show here. There’s an enormous need for investment in America’s transportation infrastructure, and the key this year will be ensuring that such investment actually happens. “The real solution…
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January 21, 2015

MoveAmerica Blog, TTD in the news

Ed Wytkind Discusses the State of America’s Infrastructure on the Rick Smith Show

Did you miss TTD President Ed Wytkind discussing America’s infrastructure crisis and President Obama’s State of the Union speech yesterday on the Rick Smith Show? We’ve got you covered: you can listen to the show here. “The President needs to set out a vision that isn’t just about hope but about progress,” Wytkind said on the air.…
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January 19, 2015

News and Media, Press Releases and Statements

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Inspires Us to Fight for an America that Works for Everyone

Washington, DC—Edward Wytkind, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issues this statement as the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “As we pause today to celebrate the life and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we are reminded of his devotion to creating economic opportunities for all individuals, especially women and…
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December 11, 2014

News and Media, Press Releases and Statements

TTD’s Wytkind Honored with City of Justice Award

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today TTD President Edward Wytkind receives the prestigious City of Justice Award from the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE). Wytkind is being honored for more than two decades of work as a national expert and advocate for economic justice and increased investment in America’s transportation systems and infrastructure.…
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December 11, 2014

News and Media, TTD in the news

Roll Call on Open Skies Language in Omnibus Bill

Norwegian Air Cites Supportive Language In Omnibus As published by Tom Curry in Roll Call Advisors to Norwegian Air International contacted me Wednesday to point out that I had neglected in my post on the omnibus spending bill to note an important paragraph which, they say, supports Norwegian’s argument that the Department of Transportation ought to issue…
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December 10, 2014

News and Media, Press Releases and Statements

“Cromnibus” Includes Important Provision Ensuring U.S. Rejects Flag of Convenience Airlines

WASHINGTON, D.C.—TTD President Edward Wytkind issued the following statement today about the proposed government funding bill: “Norwegian Air International’s (NAI) attempt to introduce a job-killing ‘flag of convenience’ model in the U.S. aviation market suffered another blow today. Despite lobbying efforts by NAI, Congress included language in the proposed FY 2015 spending bill that ensures…
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