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February 12, 2024

Policy, Federal Comments

Workers Must Be Front and Center in Clean Energy Transition

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) request for information (RFI) on the progression to net-zero emission propulsion technologies for the rail sector. TTD consists of 37 affiliated unions representing the totality of rail labor, including both passenger and freight rail workers.[1]…
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February 7, 2024

Letters To Congress, Policy

Vote YES on Markey 29 Amendment to Support Airport Service Workers

February 7, 2024 Dear Senator: On behalf of the undersigned labor organizations, we urge you to vote in favor of the amendment Markey 29, during the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Executive Committee markup on Thursday, Feb 8, 2024. The Good Jobs for Good Airports (GJGA) Act The amendment addresses federal minimum standards for pay, benefits,…
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January 31, 2024

Letters To Congress, Policy

Member Sign-On Letter to Delta Urging Neutrality Towards Union Organizing Efforts

January 31, 2024 Dear Representative: On behalf of our affiliated unions representing hundreds of thousands of airline workers, the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) urges you to join Congressional Labor Caucus co-chairs Mark Pocan (D-WI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Donald Norcross (D-NJ), along with Caucus member Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), in a letter (below) to support…
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January 29, 2024

Policy, Federal Comments

FTA Must Empower Workers to Make Decisions About Fatigue

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding potential standards for hours of service and fatigue risk management programs for transit workers. TTD consists of 37 affiliated unions, including those representing the majority of public transportation…
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January 25, 2024

Policy, Federal Comments

TTD Urges FRA to Consider Labor’s Input for Brightline West “Buy America” Waiver

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) request for comments on a proposed non-availability waiver of Buy America requirements for certain components necessary to complete a high-speed passenger train project between Las Vegas, NV and Rancho Cucamonga, CA. TTD consists of 37…
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January 19, 2024

Letters to the Administration, Policy

Amid Red Sea Shipping Attacks, Maritime Labor Requests Critical Communication Support

January 19, 2024 General Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, USAF United States Transportation Command Dear General Van Ovost: On behalf of the undersigned American maritime labor unions who serve aboard MSP vessels, we are writing in regard to the ongoing attacks from the Houthi rebels of Yemen on international and U.S.-flag shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb…
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January 17, 2024

Federal Comments, Policy

Railroads Must Be Prepared for Routine Winter Weather

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Association of American Railroads (AAR)’s request to the Federal Railroad Administration to open an emergency docket under 49 CFR 211.45 to provide relief from its waiver from certain provisions contained in 49 CFR 229 and 49 CFR 232.15 for…
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January 11, 2024

Letters To Congress, Policy

30 Labor Unions Urge Senate To Oppose Any Changes to Pilot Retirement Age

January 11, 2024 Dear Senator, The undersigned labor organizations representing workers write to urge that you oppose any change to the statutory pilot retirement age as the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation considers deliberation of an FAA reauthorization bill. Raising the retirement age to be in noncompliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)…
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January 9, 2024

Letters To Congress, Policy

TTD Urges House to Vote NO on Senate Joint Resolution 38

January 9, 2024 Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), and the thousands of workers we represent in manufacturing and electrification, we urge you to oppose the Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution 38 (S.J.Res 38) when it comes to a vote on the House floor. If enacted, this legislation would undermine…
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January 8, 2024

Policy, Federal Comments

TTD Warns Against Increased Distances for Extended-Haul Trains

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) notice regarding Union Pacific Railroad Company’s (UP) petition to extend its waiver from certain provisions contained in 49 CFR 232.213. The current waiver allows UP to operate designated extended-haul trains for distances of up to…
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