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September 29, 2017

Federal Comments, Policy

TTD Comments on Private Sector Participation in Transit

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to comment on the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) encouraging private sector participation and investment in transit capital projects. By way of Background, TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions in the transportation sector, including those who may be affected…
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September 8, 2017

Federal Comments, Policy

NHTSA Should Include Labor in School Bus Seat Belt Studies

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) information collection request (ICR) regarding the use of seat belts on school buses. By way of background, TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions, several of whom represent school bus drivers and bus…
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September 6, 2017

Letters To Congress, Policy

Vote Alert for Amendments to the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018

As the House continues consideration of H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018, the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) recommends the following votes on amendments to the THUD division of the package:
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July 24, 2017

Federal Comments, Policy

DOT Should Keep Safety and Labor Protections Out of Regulatory Review

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to provide comments on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) request for input regarding the agency’s review of its regulations, policy and guidance in order identify items that may cause unnecessary obstacles to transportation infrastructure projects. By way of background, TTD consists of 32…
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July 18, 2017

Policy, Policy Statements

Honoring the Service, Vision and Leadership of Edward Wytkind

The Executive Committee of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), salutes and honors Edward Wytkind for his visionary leadership, dedication to the labor movement, and more than 20 years of service to the millions of men and women who work on the frontlines of our nation’s transportation system. Today, TTD is a leader in the…
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July 17, 2017

Federal Comments, Policy

TTD Comments on Future of Commercial Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to provide comments on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) solicitation for comment regarding highly automated commercial vehicles (HACV). By way of background, TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions representing workers in all modes of transportation who will be impacted by the…
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July 3, 2017

Federal Comments, Policy

TTD Responds to FRA Autonomous Locomotive Studies

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to provide comments on the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Information Collection Requests (ICR) regarding locomotive automation. By way of background, TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions representing workers in all modes of transportation including those employed in the passenger and freight rail industries…
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June 12, 2017

Federal Comments, Policy

TTD Offers Recommendations for a Renegotiated NAFTA

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I write in response to the Office of The United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) notice requesting comments on the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). By way of background, TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions that represents workers in all modes of transportation.[1]…
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April 25, 2017

Federal Comments, Policy

TTD Calls for FMCSA to Reject Hair Testing Petition

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I write in opposition to the petition that several truck companies jointly filed with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). By way of background, TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions that represents workers in all modes of transportation and are subject to the Department of…
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April 12, 2017

Federal Comments, Policy

TTD Responds to Autonomous Vehicle Technology Proposal

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I write to comment on NHTSA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning vehicle-to-vehicle communications. By way of background, TTD consists of 32 affiliate unions that represent workers in all modes of transportation who will be impacted by the development and deployment of automated transportation. We therefore…
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