Letters To Congress Archives - Page 6 of 35

September 26, 2022

Policy, Letters To Congress

Support the Bipartisan Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act

On behalf of workers across the airline industry, we are writing to encourage you to support the bipartisan Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 7321) when it comes up for a vote on the House floor. This legislation removes incentives for airlines to offshore maintenance jobs by closing safety loopholes which allow US-aircraft to…
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September 8, 2022

Policy, Letters To Congress

TTD urges Senate to confirm STB Member Robert Primus for Another Term

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I offer my strong support for Robert Primus to serve another term on the Surface Transportation Board (STB). I urge the Members of the Senate Commerce Committee to favorably report his nomination out of the Committee and encourage his confirmation by the full Senate. In 1996,…
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July 19, 2022

Letters To Congress

Oppose Legislation to Increase Pilot Retirement Age

Dear Senator: On behalf of the undersigned unions representing professional airline pilots and thousands of aviation workers who support strong safety standards, I urge you to oppose any legislation that increases the pilot retirement age. In 2007, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the direction of Congress, implemented the Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act…
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July 19, 2022

Letters To Congress

Vote Alert for Amendments to H.R. 8294

Dear Representative: As the House continues consideration of H.R. 8294 – Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2023, the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO urges you to support the final bill and oppose the following amendments.…
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July 7, 2022

Policy, Letters To Congress

Oppose Anti-U.S.-flag Shipping Amendment in NDAA

Dear Representative, On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), representing 37 labor unions across all modes of transportation, and USA Maritime, a coalition of American ship operators, maritime labor organizations, and maritime trade associations, we urge you to oppose an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act led by Representatives Jackie Walorski, Jim…
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June 28, 2022

Letters To Congress

Improve Rail Service By Enhancing Surface Transportation Board Oversight Authority

Dear Senator: I am writing on behalf of the Transportation Trades Department (TTD) of the AFL-CIO. TTD is the largest transportation labor federation in the nation and notably represents all of the rail unions and workers in this country. We appreciate the May 23rd letter that you and your colleagues sent to the Surface Transportation…
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June 10, 2022

Policy, Letters To Congress

TTD Urges Appropriators to Fully Fund Amtrak

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), representing workers across nearly every position in the passenger rail network, I write to request that Congress fully fund Amtrak operations for FY2023, consistent with the FY2023 annual appropriations authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This includes $1.1 billion for the Northeast Corridor…
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May 31, 2022

Policy, Letters To Congress

Oppose Anti-Labor Resolutions that Eliminate Ship American “Cargo Preference” Rules

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), representing 37 labor unions across all modes of transportation and USA Maritime, a coalition of American ship operators, maritime labor organizations, and maritime trade associations, we urge you to oppose H. Con. Res. 92. This resolution, led by Representatives Jackie Walorski, Jim Costa, Michelle Fischbach and…
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May 11, 2022

Policy, Letters To Congress

TTD Calls for Passage of the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to vote YES on H.R. 2499, the “Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022,” when it is considered this week. Federal firefighters risk their lives every day protecting the American people, property, and the environment. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and…
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May 5, 2022

Policy, Letters To Congress

TTD Calls for Passage of the Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2022

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to vote YES on H.R. 903, the “Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2022” when it is considered next week. Every day, thousands of Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) show up to work to keep our aviation system, mass transit networks, and large…
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