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October 10, 2018

Federal Comments

FMCSA MUST STAND AGAINST FATIGUED DRIVING AND PRESERVE HOURS OF SERVICE PROTECTION

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to provide comments on FMCSA’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning hours of service (HOS) regulations for drivers. TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions representing workers in all modes of transportation, including those covered by FMCSA’s HOS regulations.[1] For reasons discussed below,…
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September 21, 2018

Policy, Federal Comments

DOT Must Address Unsafe Aircraft Cabin Temperatures

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am writing today to express our support for the petition for rulemaking filed by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, which requests that DOT establish operational standards for cabin temperatures on commercial airplanes, both on domestic flights and international flights into the United States and its…
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July 10, 2018

Federal Comments

Sensible Guidelines Are Needed For Service Animals in Air Travel

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to provide comments on DOT’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning air travel with service and support animals. TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions representing workers in all modes of transportation, including airport and airline employees who interact with customers who seek…
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June 5, 2018

Policy, Federal Comments

Whistleblower Protections Must Be Enforced and Accessible

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to provide comments on OSHA’s notice regarding the administration of whistleblower statutes. TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions representing workers in all modes of transportation, including those who are afforded protections under the statutes discussed in the notice.[1] We therefore have a vested…
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May 10, 2018

Federal Comments, Policy

TTD Continues to Urge FMCSA to Consider Automation Concerns

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to provide comments on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)’s solicitations for information on how its regulations may be affected by autonomous technology. By way of background, TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions representing workers in all modes of transportation, including those…
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May 7, 2018

Federal Comments, Policy

FRA Must Not Ignore Safety and Worker Issues In Railroad Automation

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to provide comments on the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)’s solicitations for information related to the future of automation in the railroad industry. By way of background, TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions representing workers in all modes of transportation, including workers across all…
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May 7, 2018

Federal Comments, Policy

TTD Urges Extreme Caution on Permitting Automated Transportation of Hazardous Materials

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to provide comments on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)’s solicitations for information on autonomous surface transportation of hazardous materials. By way of background, TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions representing workers in all modes of transportation, including those who will…
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April 27, 2018

Federal Comments

FAA Must Support Voluntary Safety Reporting Program

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to provide comments on the FAA’s Draft Advisory Circular AC 120-66C, Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). By way of background, TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions representing workers in all modes of transportation, including several unions in the aviation sector who have members…
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March 2, 2018

Federal Comments, Policy

Autonomous Vehicle Policy Must Address Worker and Safety Issues

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to provide comments on the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) solicitations for information on autonomous transit buses and autonomous vehicle design. By way of background, TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions representing workers in all modes of…
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November 14, 2017

Federal Comments, Policy

TTD Comments on NHTSA Autonomous Vehicle Guidance

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to provide comments on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) A Vision for Safety 2.0 guidance regarding autonomous vehicles. By way of background, TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions representing workers in all modes of transportation, including those who will be impacted…
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