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July 16, 2012

Federal Comments

TTD Comments on Control of Alcohol and Drug Use: Addition of Post-Accident Toxicological Testing for Non-Controlled Substances

Mr. Lamar Allen Alcohol and Drug Program Manager Office of Safety Enforcement Federal Railroad Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Control of Alcohol and Drug Use: Addition of Post-Accident Toxicological Testing for Non-Controlled Substances Federal Railroad Administration Docket No. FRA–2010-0155 Dear Mr. Allen, On behalf of the…
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June 27, 2012

Letters To Congress

Vote No on Flake Amendment: Protect Amtrak Service & Jobs

Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to oppose an amendment expected to be offered by Rep. Flake to the T-HUD Appropriations bill (H.R. 5972). This amendment would prevent Amtrak from using any of its funding for food and beverage services, forcing the railroad to eliminate the jobs…
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June 26, 2012

Letters To Congress

Vote YES on the SMART Port Security Act

Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I write to express our support for H.R. 4251, the SMART Port Security Act, offered by Rep. Candice Miller (R-MI), which will be voted under suspension later today. The SMART Port Security Act, among other things, makes needed reforms to the Transportation Worker Identification…
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June 19, 2012

Federal Comments

TTD Comments on NMB Proposed Rulemaking

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (“TTD”), I want to thank the National Mediation Board (“NMB” or “Board”) for the opportunity to present our views on the Board’s recently proposed rules regarding representation procedures. TTD consists of 32 affiliated unions representing workers in all modes of transportation, including those covered under the Railway…
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June 7, 2012

Letters To Congress

Oppose Drastic Transportation Cuts: Vote NO on the Broun Motion to Instruct

Dear Representative:On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am writing to express our strong opposition to the Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 4348 – the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 – offered by Rep. Paul Broun and urge you to vote against this motion. The cuts called for in this…
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May 17, 2012

Letters To Congress

Support Bi-partisan Buy America Improvements: Vote YES on the Rahall Motion to Instruct

Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I write to express our support for the Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 4348 – Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 – offered by Rep. Nick Rahall (WV), and urge you to vote for this Motion. This Motion to Instruct directs conferees to…
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May 11, 2012

Federal Comments

TTD Comments on Lithium Battery Rulemaking

VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Mr. R. Ryan Posten Deputy Associate Administrator Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration RE: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Docket No. PHMSA–2009–0095 (HM-224F) Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM); request for additional comment Dear Mr. Posten: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD),…
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April 30, 2012

Federal Comments

TTD Comments on Family and Medical Leave Act Rulemaking

VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Mary Ziegler Director of the Division of Regulations, Legislation and Interpretation Wage and Hour Division US Department of Labor; Room S-3510 200 Constitution Ave., NW Washington DC, 20210 RE: The Family and Medical Leave Act; RIN 1235-AA03 Dear Ms. Ziegler, On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), we are pleased to…
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April 21, 2012

Letters To Congress

S. 1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act

Dear Senator: As the Senate begins debate on S. 1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act, the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) urges you to amend this legislation to ensure that the final bill helps solve the financial crisis facing the United States Postal Service (USPS) and protects the long-term stability of this institution and its…
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April 18, 2012

Letters To Congress

Support the Surface Transportation Extension Act — H.R. 4348

Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to support H.R. 4348, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II when it is considered on the House floor later today. We have long maintained that the reauthorization of surface transportation programs is among the most important jobs legislation…
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