Policy Archives - Page 20 of 97

September 29, 2022

Policy, Hearing Testimony

TTD President Greg Regan Testifies On Impact of Federal Investment in Transportation and Workers

Good morning. Thank you, Chairman DeFazio and Ranking Member Graves for inviting me to testify before the committee today. It is truly an honor to be asked to testify at Chairman DeFazio’s final full committee hearing. The Chairman has a proud and historic legacy of fighting for sound transportation policy, new investments in a modern…
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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 22, 2022

Letters to the Administration

TTD Calls for Worker-Centered Innovation Policy at DOT

The Honorable Pete Buttigieg Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary Buttigieg: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am writing to express deep concern about the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) approach toward the deployment of poorly regulated and potentially disruptive new technologies…
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September 13, 2022

Policy, Federal Comments

FTA Must Count Every Worker Assault

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to provide comments on the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) proposed changes regarding National Transit Database (NTD) safety and security reporting. TTD consists of 37 affiliate unions and their workers, including transit operators, maintenance workers, and other operations personnel. TTD endorses the comments by…
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September 8, 2022

Policy, Letters to the Administration

TTD Urges Biden to Renominate Captain Moak to USPS Board of Governors

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I offer my strong support for Captain Donald L. Moak to serve another term on the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service (USPS). The USPS Board of Governors was established by Congress more than 50 years ago to direct the powers of the…
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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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August 22, 2022

Policy, Federal Comments

Driver Training is Necessary to Keep Everyone Safe

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) notice regarding the National Ground Water Association’s (NGWA) petition for exemption from FMCSA’s Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements. These requirements are necessary to obtain a Class B license to operate a groundwater well…
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August 18, 2022

Policy, Federal Comments

TTD Responds to Request for Information on Buy America

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Request for Information regarding Buy America Requirements for Construction Materials. TTD consists of 37 affiliate unions representing workers in construction and manufacturing who are directly impacted by Buy America policies.
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August 5, 2022

Policy, Federal Comments

Entry-Level Driver Training Is Critical to Road Safety

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) notice regarding the state of Alaska’s petition for a partial exemption from certain components of the FMCSA’s Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements, as set forth in 49 CFR 380 Appendix A, Section A3.1,…
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August 1, 2022

Policy, Federal Comments

TTD Responds to DOT’s Request for Comment on Drug Testing Data Availability

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) request for information regarding drug and alcohol testing data. TTD consists of 37 affiliate unions representing workers across all modes of transportation.[1] DOT requests information to determine if there is a broader audience for certain…
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