Press Releases and Statements

Washington, DC — Earlier today, President Trump decided to end COVID-19 relief negotiations until after the election — a move that will harm working people, including those on the frontlines of our transportation system. TTD President Larry Willis issues this statement in response: “By walking away from Congressional COVID-19 relief negotiations, President Trump is abdicating…

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Washington, DC – On Friday evening — the same day that President Trump, the First Lady, and at least three U.S. Senators all tested positive for the novel Coronavirus — the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) rejected a petition by the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) and our 33 member unions, for an emergency order…

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Washington, DC – Larry Willis, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issues this statement on the updated HEROES Act introduced yesterday by U.S. House of Representatives Democrats and Speaker Nancy Pelosi: “The updated Heroes Act provides important and timely financial relief that our nation’s transportation workforce, and the critical systems they build, operate,…

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Washington, DC – Larry Willis, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) issues this statement opposing the SELF DRIVE Act: “The SELF DRIVE Act, which is designed to facilitate the early deployment of self-driving vehicles on our roads, fails to adequately address the long-term impacts this technology will have on American workers and safety.…

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Unless Congress acts now, hundreds of thousands of transportation workers will be forced into unemployment on October 1, sending our economy reeling. These workers are doing their jobs and keeping our country moving through this economic and public health crisis. Now they need Congress to do their jobs by passing this PSP extension along with other vital…

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Washington, DC – Larry Willis, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issues this statement: “Today, as we mourn the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we pause to reflect on the life, career, and legacy of one of the greatest jurists of our time. “Justice Ginsburg was a pioneer in her field who…

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We applaud the senators who stood in clear opposition to Senate Majority Leader McConnell’s so-called ‘skinny’ coronavirus relief bill. The mere mention of a ‘skinny’ response to this crisis is an affront to the American people, and lawmakers were right to reject it.

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Washington, DC – Larry Willis, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) issues this statement honoring working people on Labor Day: “As our nation pauses to celebrate the sacrifices and achievements of working people, we cannot ignore the realities of the crisis we face. This week, the United States surpassed 6 million confirmed cases…

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Washington, DC — Larry Willis, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issues this statement following Amtrak’s announcement of furloughs beginning October 1: “For more than 40 years, Amtrak – powered by a dedicated and skilled workforce —has provided reliable, efficient passenger rail service to communities across this country. Now, facing a crisis unlike any…

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Washington, DC — Larry Willis, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issues this statement congratulating Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris on their presidential and vice-presidential nominations: “This week history was made when working families, voters, parents, teachers, delegates, and other leaders in the Democratic Party voted to nominate Vice President…

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