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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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March 29, 2012

Letters To Congress

Vote No on the Republican Budget Resolution

Dear Representative: Later today, the House of Representatives will vote on a resolution proposed by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan establishing the budget for Fiscal Year 2013 (H. Con. Res. 112). I urge you to oppose this resolution as it would deal a devastating blow to our transportation system and its workers. This Republican budget…
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March 11, 2012

Policy Statements

Transportation Buy America Laws Must Be Strengthened

As policy makers explore making significant investments in our nation’s transportation and infrastructure, it is critical that federal expenditures are leveraged to achieve the greatest possible economic impact and job growth. Strong domestic content standards and improvements to Buy America laws will ensure that investments in our nation’s transportation infrastructure will sustain domestic manufacturing and…
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March 11, 2012

Policy Statements

Implement Common Sense Rules to Combat Fatigue for Flight Crews

For workers in the aviation industry, like those in almost every sector of our transportation system, the issue of fatigue is of paramount concern. Few factors have as direct and negative effect on aviation safety, security, and efficiency as a tired workforce. We know that regulatory requirements dealing with rest and duty periods for pilots…
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