Federal Comments Archives - Page 22 of 32

September 30, 2014

Federal Comments, Policy

TTD Weighs in on Improving the Safety of Rail Transportation of Crude Oil

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I write to comment on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Hazardous Materials, Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains (HHFTs). By way of background, TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions including those that…
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September 18, 2014

Federal Comments, Policy

TTD Supports Entry-Level Training for CDL Holders

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I write to comment on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Notice of Intent to pursue a Negotiated Rulemaking to implement section 32304 of MAP-21. This mandate calls on the Secretary to establish minimum entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements for individuals who operate commercial motor…
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August 25, 2014

Federal Comments

TTD, ALPA, and ECA Ask DOT to Deny NAI

The Labor Parties hereby reply to the comments filed in response to DOT’s August 4 Notice (“Notice”) requesting comments on the views expressed by DG MOVE on the meaning and applicability of Article 17 bis of the U.S.‐EU Air Transport Agreement (“ATA” or “Agreement”) as it pertains to consideration of a foreign air carrier’s application…
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August 25, 2014

Federal Comments

TTD, AFA-CWA, IAM and TWU Urge DOT to Uphold Airline Labor Standards

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the Transport Workers Union (TWU), and the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) submit this reply to comments filed in response to DOT’s August 4 Notice (“Notice”) requesting comments on the views expressed by DG MOVE on the meaning and applicability…
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August 19, 2014

Federal Comments

AFA-CWA, IAM, and TWU Call on DOT to Deny NAI’s Request for Exemption

The AFA, IAM and TWU submit this joint statement to articulate our unions’ shared opposition to the application of Norwegian Air International (NAI) for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption (Docket: DOT-OST-2013-0204). We call on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to deny NAI’s application for an exemption so that the proper evaluation and…
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August 19, 2014

Federal Comments

AFA-CWA, IAM, and TWU Call on DOT to Deny NAI’s Request for Exemption

The AFA, IAM and TWU submit this joint statement to articulate our unions’ shared opposition to the application of Norwegian Air International (NAI) for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption (Docket: DOT-OST-2013-0204). We call on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to deny NAI’s application for an exemption so that the proper evaluation and…
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August 18, 2014

Federal Comments

TTD and European Transport Workers’ Federation Oppose NAI’s Bid for Exemption

The ETF and TTD join in this submission to express our serious objections and concerns outlined below. As indicated, in addition to the submissions we have made separately regarding the severe negative impacts that this matter will have on fair competition, jobs and labor rights, we have deep and profound concerns that the business model…
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August 18, 2014

Federal Comments

TTD, ALPA, and European Cockpit Association Urge DOT to Reject NAI’s Bid for Exemption

The Air Line Pilots Association, the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, and the European Cockpit Association hereby submit the following comments in response to DOT’s August 4 Notice regarding the views voiced by the Director of Aviation of the European Commission’s Directorate of General Mobility and Transport (“DG MOVE”) on the applicability of Article 17 bis…
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August 12, 2014

Federal Comments

FMCSA Takes Step to Curb Driver Coercion

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to comment on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to Prohibit the Coercion of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers. By way of background, TTD consists of 32 affiliated unions that represent workers in all modes of transportation, including…
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July 17, 2014

Federal Comments

TTD Submits Comments in Support of FAA Effort to Raise the Bar on Outsourced Aircraft Maintenance

The Honorable Michael P. Huerta Administrator Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591 RE: Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certain Maintenance Provider Employees Located Outside of the United States Docket No. FAA-2012-1058; Notice No. 14-02 RIN 2120-AK09 Federal Aviation Administration Dear Administrator…
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