Policy Archives

August 8, 2025

Letters To Congress, Policy

50 Aviation Groups Submit Air Traffic Control Improvement Policies to House Transportation Leadership

August 7, 2025 The Honorable Troy NehlsChairmanTransportation and Infrastructure CommitteeAviation SubcommitteeU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rick LarsenRanking MemberTransportation and Infrastructure CommitteeU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Nehls and Ranking Member Larsen: The Modern Skies Coalition appreciates the opportunity to respond to the request of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee…
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August 2, 2025

Letters To Congress, Policy

TTD Urges Senate to Confirm Molinaro as FTA Administrator

Dear Senator: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), which represents millions of transportation workers across the country, including those whose work is directly affected by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), I am writing to urge you to vote to confirm Marcus Molinaro as the next Administrator of the FTA when it comes…
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July 26, 2025

Policy, Policy Statements

Congress Must Pursue Sensible Financial Policy and Protect the Nation’s Public U.S. Postal Service

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the nation’s Post Office. Over time, it has undergone significant change and has transformed into an essential part of this nation’s economic infrastructure. Today, the United States Postal Service (USPS) continues to evolve to meet the challenges of America’s diverse delivery needs, with letter carriers now delivering more…
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July 26, 2025

Policy, Policy Statements

Congress Must Pass SHIPS Act to Revitalize U.S. Maritime Industry, Increasing American Jobs & Enhancing National Security

Federal lawmakers recently introduced the bipartisan and bicameral Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act of 2025 (SHIPS Act). This bill represents the most comprehensive effort by Congress to revitalize our nation’s maritime supply chains in decades and will deliver policy solutions to encourage investment in the U.S. shipping industry and…
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July 26, 2025

Policy, Policy Statements

Transportation Labor Calls on the Trump Administration to Maintain a Robust Regulatory Framework and Finalize Work Safety Rules

TTD and its Executive Committee have long championed the value of a robust regulatory regime as many of the most critical policies that affect transportation workers are codified in the regulations, guidance documents, and agency orders within the Department of Transportation (DOT) and its modal agencies, as well as the Department of Labor (DOL). Regulations…
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July 26, 2025

Policy, Policy Statements

Congress & Administration Must Speed ATC Hiring & Fund Modernization Efforts to Improve Aviation Safety

Boost air traffic controller hiring to address the FAA’s controller staffing crisis One of the most critical issues facing the National Airspace System (NAS) today is the universally acknowledged air traffic controller staffing crisis. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is approximately 3,600 fully certified air traffic controllers short of its operational staffing targets that were…
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July 26, 2025

Policy, Policy Statements

Congress Must Reform Mental Health Care for Airline Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers

For far too long, aviation professionals have faced a difficult choice between seeking necessary mental health care and maintaining their careers. The current FAA regulatory framework creates a punitive culture that forces pilots and air traffic controllers to risk their livelihoods when seeking professional help. This outdated approach not only harms individuals but also undermines…
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July 26, 2025

Policy, Policy Statements

FAA Must Swiftly Implement Overdue Ramp Worker Safety Actions Required by Reauthorization Law

Following years of advocating for a pro-worker FAA bill, transportation labor praised the passage of the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which aimed to enhance safety standards for aviation workers and the traveling public. A year after its enactment, significant work remains to be done to implement all the provisions. Specifically, Section 353 mandates…
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July 26, 2025

Policy, Policy Statements

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments Should Be the Baseline for Surface Reauthorization Funding Levels

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed into law on November 15, 2021, ushered in a new era of federal infrastructure investment. With $1.2 trillion in total funding, including $550 billion in new investments over five years, the IIJA, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), has been transformative for our nation’s transportation…
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July 26, 2025

Policy, Policy Statements

Transportation Labor Opposes the Outsourcing of American Train Crews

Stopping the Unsafe Outsourcing of U.S. Rail Jobs The rail industry is an immensely profitable enterprise, operating freight rail service across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The American men and women who fill rail labor’s ranks want to see this industry succeed and flourish while sharing in its success. Rather than reinvesting in the…
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