Policy Archives - Page 61 of 97

February 16, 2014

Policy Statements

AMENDING HOURS OF SERVICE LAWS TO MAKE FREIGHT RAIL TRANSPORTATION SAFER

Fatigue is a reality in the freight rail industry and is clearly a contributing factor in many accidents and incidents. While improvements to hours of service rules have been accomplished in recent years, important reforms for freight operating employees and signal workers must be implemented to combat chronic fatigue that still plagues this industry. Many…
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February 16, 2014

Policy Statements

U.S. REGULATORS MUST REJECT NORWEGIAN AIR INTERNATIONAL’S FLAG OF CONVENIENCE SCHEME

At TTD’s 2013 fall meeting, the Executive Committee condemned an emerging “Flag of Convenience” business model being pursued by Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS). This operating scheme – now referred to as Norwegian Air International (NAI) – is a poorly disguised attempt to expand transatlantic air service by gaining an unfair competitive advantage and undercutting air…
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February 16, 2014

Policy Statements

RAISING THE BAR ON SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY

School bus drivers are entrusted with driving our nation’s children to and from school and extracurricular events, accounting for the transport of more than 25 million students daily. These dedicated men and women are not mere chauffeurs – they play an important role in our educational system, provide a familiar face and sense of security…
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February 16, 2014

Policy Statements

FAIRNESS AND DUE PROCESS FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION SECURITY OFFICERS

By screening passengers and baggage at airports, mass transit systems, and large public gatherings throughout the country, our nation’s 45,000 Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) keep travelers and personnel safe. These civil servants play a critical safety and security role in our increasingly mobile society. Unfortunately, while TSOs experience the same challenges as the larger federal…
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February 14, 2014

Federal Comments

AFL-CIO, TTD Oppose NAI Flag of Convenience Application

BEFORE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, DC Docket No. OST-2013-0204 Application of NORWEGIAN AIR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED for an exemption under 49 U.S.C. § 40109 and a foreign air carrier permit pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 41301 (US-EU Open Skies) ANSWER OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE TRANSPORTATION…
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February 9, 2014

Federal Comments

Irish Transport Minister Asked to Weigh in on Norwegian Operating Scheme

Mr. Leo Varadkar, T.D. Minister Department for Transport, Tourism and Sport 44 Kildare Street Dublin 2, Ireland Re: Application of Norwegian Air International for an Air Operator Certificate Dear Minister Varadkar: The Transportation Trades Department AFL-CIO (TTD) understands that the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is considering issuing an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and the Commission…
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February 6, 2014

Federal Comments

FMCSA Should Close the Bus Driver Loophole, Raise the Bar on Motor Carrier Safety

Ms. Shannon L. Watson Senior Advisor to the Associate Administrator for Policy Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee Notice of Meeting Docket No. FMCSA-2006-26367 Dear Ms. Watson: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), we…
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February 5, 2014

Letters To Congress

TTD Asks Senate Committee to Protect Postal Workers, Reject Current Version of Postal Reform Act

Oppose S. 1486, the Postal Reform Act of 2013 Dear Senator: As the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee continues the markup of S. 1486, Postal Reform Act of 2013, the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) urges you to oppose the current version of this bill and instead support efforts to strengthen the postal service…
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January 27, 2014

Letters To Congress

Transportation Unions Ask Key Members of the Senate to Extend Federal Transit Tax Benefit

Senator Max Baucus Chairman 219 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-6200 Senator Orrin Hatch Ranking Member 219 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-6200 Dear Chairman and Ranking Member: As the leaders of the committee of jurisdiction on tax issues, we urge you to support efforts to restore the public transportation tax benefit which…
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January 8, 2014

Federal Comments

TTD, Pilot Groups Ask DOT to Reject Norwegian Application That Would Undercut U.S. Workers

BEFORE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, DC Application of ) Docket No. OST‐2013‐0204 NORWEGIAN AIR INTERNATIONAL ) LIMITED ) for an exemption under 49 U.S.C. § 40109 ) and a foreign air carrier permit pursuant to ) 49 U.S.C. § 41301 (US‐EU Open Skies) ) MOTION FOR PERMISSION TO FILE AND JOINT REPLY OF…
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