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December 7, 2010

Federal Comments

Request to Outsource Rail Safety Work Must Be Rejected

Mr. Robert C. Lauby Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations Facility 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, W12–140, Washington, DC 20590 RE: Petition for Waiver of Compliance; Docket No. FRA–2010–0126 Dear Deputy Associate Administrator Lauby: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) , I urge you…
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November 1, 2010

Federal Comments

TTD Supports Strengthening of Whistleblower Provisions

Ms. Nilgun Tolek Director, Office of the Whistleblower Protection Program Occupational Safety and Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor Room N-3610 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210 RE: Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under the Employee Protection Provision of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982; Docket Number OSHA–2008–0026; and Procedures for…
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October 28, 2010

Policy Statements

Improving Aviation Security

The failed terrorist attack on Christmas Day 2009 was a clear reminder that our aviation system remains a target of extremist aggression and that security procedures must continually be re-evaluated and evolve to meet emerging threats. Aviation workers understand the security vulnerabilities that exist in our system and have been vocal advocates for closing known…
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September 27, 2010

Letters To Congress

Letter to Sen. Harry Reid on FAA

The Honorable Harry Reid Senate Majority Leader United States Senate 522 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Majority Leader Reid: On behalf of workers in the aviation and related industries we urge the Senate to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill before the 111th Congress adjourns. Last week Congress passed the…
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September 24, 2010

Letters To Congress

Support the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act

Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to support the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R. 2378), as amended by House Ways and Means Chairman Levin. In June of 2010 the U.S. trade deficit hit its highest point in nearly two years: $49.9 billion. China alone now…
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September 22, 2010

Policy Statements

Congress Must Complete Long Overdue FAA Reauthorization This Year

Over the last three years, Congress has been unable to complete work on a multi-year FAA Reauthorization bill and has had to pass a series of 15 short-term funding extensions. Regrettably, this has delayed vital investments in air traffic control modernization and airports, implementation of critical safety and other policy reforms, and urgently needed jobs. …
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September 22, 2010

Policy Statements

Protecting Workers as Passenger Rail is Expanded

As states expand commuter rail and prepare for the implementation of high speed rail projects, these initiatives must create and sustain good jobs and comply with federal railroad statutes. We reject efforts by states and private sector operators to structure their operations with the deliberate goal of evading federal rail laws and the protections they…
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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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