Policy Archives - Page 38 of 97

October 29, 2019

Policy, Policy Statements

Pro-Worker Priorities for a Long-Term Amtrak Reauthorization

Whether operating in the dense Northeast Corridor, providing long-distance service that connects rural communities and urban hubs, or partnering with states on regional routes, our intercity passenger rail network is a vital transportation link for millions of people. The service Amtrak provides creates economic growth, reduces congestion on our roadways, and brings the nation closer…
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October 29, 2019

Policy, Policy Statements

Fair Rest Rules for Cargo Pilots

On February 12, 2009, Colgan Air flight 3407 crashed into a suburban neighborhood in Western NY, killing all 49 people on board and one person on the ground. An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) later revealed that pilot fatigue likely played an important role in inhibiting the pilots’ ability to respond to…
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October 29, 2019

Policy, Letters To Congress

SMART-TD and TTD Call for Action on Cross-Border Freight Rail

As policymakers and stakeholders continue to negotiate the terms of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), we, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers – Transportation Division (SMART-TD), and the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), write to bring your attention to a thus unresolved issue concerning freight rail service between the United…
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October 25, 2019

Letters To Congress

TTD Opposes Anti-Labor Maritime Crewing Proposal

Dear Chairman Inhofe, Ranking Member Reed, Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Thornberry: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I express my strenuous opposition to language being considered for inclusion in the FY ‘20 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that strips collective bargaining rights from U.S. mariners serving on United States-flag vessels participating…
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October 24, 2019

Policy, Letters To Congress

Support the Passage of H.R. 2440, the Full Utilization Of The Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to support the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act (H.R. 2440) when it is considered under suspension on Monday, October 28th. This bipartisan legislation has been introduced by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Ranking Member Sam Graves…
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October 21, 2019

Policy, Federal Comments

Injury and Illness Logs Must Remain Accessible

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to FRA’s request for comment on Norfolk Southern’s (NS) petition for a waiver of compliance concerning employee injury/illness forms. TTD consists of 33 affiliate unions representing workers in all modes of transportation, including freight rail employees whose workplace injuries and illness…
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October 21, 2019

Policy, Federal Comments

FMCSA: Going Backwards On Driver Fatigue

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to FMCSA’s request for comment on its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding changes to the agency’s hours of service regulations. TTD consists of 33 affiliate unions representing workers in all modes of transportation, including thousands of commercial motor vehicle drivers…
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October 16, 2019

Letters To Congress

Rail Labor and Management Continue Calls For Increased Funding For Railroad Retirement Board

Dear Chairman Blunt and Ranking Member Murray: On behalf of the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the Rail Labor Division (RLD) of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), we urge you to fully fund the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) in the fiscal year (FY) 2020 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies…
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October 16, 2019

Policy, Hearing Testimony

Larry Willis Testifies at House Hearing on Accountability, Worker Protections in Ride-Hailing Industry

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), and our 33 affiliated unions, I want to thank Chair Norton and Ranking Member Davis for inviting me to participate in today’s hearing. First, I ask that the Committee allow me to submit a report published by TTD this morning entitled The Costs of Doing Business:…
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September 19, 2019

Letters To Congress

TTD to Representatives: Cosponsor H.R.2382, the USPS Fairness Act

Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to cosponsor H.R.2382, the USPS Fairness Act. This bipartisan legislation would repeal the destructive and unprecedented retiree health benefits prefunding mandate imposed on the U.S. Postal Service. In 2007, without due consideration for the critical service USPS provides, and the thousands of…
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