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September 22, 2010

Policy Statements

U.S.-China Aviation Trade Relationship

Earlier this year, the U.S. government commenced negotiations over a new air services, or “open skies,” agreement with China which would lead to more liberalized commercial air traffic between the two countries. These talks come on the heels of a new open skies agreement reached in March with the European Union (EU) that, among other…
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September 22, 2010

Policy Statements

Safe School Transportation at Odds with Inconsistent Rules and Inadequate Oversight

Everyday 26 million students across America take a school bus to and from school and other activities. The trips they take – 10 billion student trips per year – are an important part of a student’s school day and are too often overlooked among those responsible for delivering a quality education experience to America’s students. …
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September 21, 2010

Letters To Congress

Oppose Isakson Effort to Overturn NMB Rule Change

Oppose the Isakson Resolution of Disapproval (S J Res 30) Dear Senator: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to vote against S J Res 30, Senator Isakson’s resolution disapproving of the National Mediation Board’s (NMB or Board) new rule that allows a majority of ballots cast to determine union…
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September 21, 2010

Letters To Congress

Support Passage of the NTSB Reauthorization Act of 2010

Please Support Passage of the NTSB Reauthorization Act of 2010 Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I would like to express our strong support for the National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 (H.R. 4714), to be considered under suspension of the rules this week. Reauthorization of the National…
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July 29, 2010

Letters To Congress

Vote No on Job-Killing Amendments in Transportation Bill

Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to vote no on all amendments that cut transportation funding to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, which will be considered today on the House floor. At this time of catastrophic unemployment, when there are…
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July 20, 2010

Letters To Congress

Honoring Freight Rail and Its Employees

Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), including our affiliated rail unions, I would like to express support for H. Res. 1366, introduced by Representative Phil Hare, which recognizes and honors the freight rail industry and its employees. For decades, the rail industry and its dedicated workers have contributed to our…
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July 13, 2010

Letters To Congress

Senate Must Protect Workers in Coast Guard Bill

Dear Senator: On behalf of the undersigned American longshore and maritime labor organizations, we urge you to support the inclusion of critical provisions from the House-passed version of the HR 3619, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, as the legislation moves to conference. These provisions are necessary for the continuation of a safe and…
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June 7, 2010

Letters To Congress

Cosponsor the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act (H.R. 5300)

Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to cosponsor The Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2010 (H.R. 5300), a bipartisan measure that will improve the accuracy of criminal records maintained by the FBI. As the federal government and the private sector increase the use…
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June 4, 2010

Letters To Congress

Vote for Fairness for Workers

Oppose the Isakson Resolution of Disapproval (S J Res 30) Dear Senator: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to vote against Senator Isakson’s “resolution of disapproval” of the National Mediation Board’s (NMB or Board) new rule that will allow a majority of ballots cast to determine union representation. The…
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May 18, 2010

Letters To Congress

Aircraft Repair Standards Must be Strengthened

Reject Attempts to Weaken Aircraft Repair Station Safety Provisions in House-Passed FAA Reauthorization Bill Dear Representative: As Congress works on reconciling the House and Senate passed versions of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization legislation, we understand that industry and foreign lobbyists are asking Members to support efforts to weaken the aircraft repair station safety…
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