Policy Archives

September 9, 2025

Letters To Congress, Policy

VOTE ALERT: Vote NO on Amendment #19 in NDAA to Support DOD Workers

Dear Representative, On behalf of our affiliated unions representing hundreds of thousands of workers who build, operate, and maintain our nation’s transportation networks, the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), urges you to vote NO on Amendment #19 in the upcoming NDAA Reauthorization Bill (H.R. 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense…
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September 9, 2025

Federal Comments, Policy

Transportation Labor Urges DOT to Advance Surface Transportation Bill That Meets America’s Needs

September 8, 2025 The Honorable Sean DuffySecretaryU.S. Department of Transportation1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E.Washington, D.C. 20590 RE: Advancing a Surface Transportation Proposal That Focuses on America’s Most Fundamental Infrastructure Needs Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-0468 Secretary Duffy: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Department of Transportation’s (DOT)…
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September 8, 2025

Letters To Congress, Policy

United for Infrastructure Submits Recommendations for Surface Transportation Reauthorization

September 5, 2025 The Honorable Shelley Moore CapitoChairmanEnvironment and Public Works CommitteeU.S. Senate The Honorable Sam GravesChairmanTransportation and Infrastructure CommitteeU.S. House of Representatives The Honorable Sheldon WhitehouseRanking MemberEnvironment and Public Works CommitteeU.S. Senate The Honorable Rick LarsenRanking MemberTransportation and Infrastructure CommitteeU.S. House of Representatives The Honorable Kevin CramerChairmanEnvironment and Public Works CommitteeTransportation and Infrastructure SubcommitteeU.S.…
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September 3, 2025

Federal Comments, Policy

PHMSA Should Not Change Renewal Process for Special Permits Dealing with Hazardous Materials

September 2, 2025 Mr. Benjamin D. Kochman Acting AdministratorPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration1200 New Jersey Avenue SEWashington DC, 20590 RE: Hazardous Materials: Reducing Undue Paperwork Burdens to Domestic Carriers Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0095 Mr. Kochman: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials…
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September 3, 2025

Federal Comments, Policy

Injury and Illness Information Must Be Physically Posted in Workplaces

September 2, 2025 Kyle D. Fields Chief CounselFederal Railroad Administration1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20590 RE: Allowing for the Electronic Posting of Reportable Injuries and Occupational Illnesses Docket No. FRA-2025-0122 Mr. Fields: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) notice…
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September 3, 2025

Federal Comments, Policy

Rail Labor Cautions FRA Against Conductor Certification Changes That Could Harm Workers

September 2, 2025 Kyle D. Fields Chief CounselFederal Railroad Administration1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20590 RE: Revisions to the Qualification and Certification of Conductors Docket No. FRA-2025-0133 Mr. Fields: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) notice of proposed rulemaking…
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September 3, 2025

Federal Comments, Policy

Rail Labor Cautions FRA Against Locomotive Engineer Certification Changes That Could Harm Workers

September 2, 2025 Kyle D. Fields Chief CounselFederal Railroad Administration1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20590 RE: Revisions to the Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers Docket No. FRA-2025-0132 Mr. Fields: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) notice of proposed…
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September 3, 2025

Federal Comments, Policy

To Maintain Rail Safety, Leaking Cushioning Units Must be Taken Out of Service for Inspection or Repair

September 2, 2025 Kyle D. Fields Chief CounselFederal Railroad Administration1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20590 RE: Regulatory Relief for End of Car Cushioning Units Docket No. FRA-2025-0119 Mr. Fields: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) notice of proposed rulemaking…
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September 3, 2025

Federal Comments, Policy

Rail Labor Opposes Excessive Locomotive Wheel Size Variation, Highlighting Safety Concerns

September 2, 2025 Kyle D. Fields Chief CounselFederal Railroad Administration1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20590 RE: Expanding Certain Locomotive Wheel Set Diameter Variations Docket No. FRA-2025-0126 Mr. Fields: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)…
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September 3, 2025

Federal Comments, Policy

Rail Labor Urges FRA To Uphold Roadway Workplace Safety Rules

September 2, 2025 Kyle D. Fields Chief CounselFederal Railroad Administration1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20590 RE: Repealing Outdated Railroad Workplace Safety Requirements and Making Other Improvements Docket No. FRA-2025-0083 Mr. Fields: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) notice of…
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