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January 4, 2010

Federal Comments

TTD Comments on NMB's Proposed Election Rule Changes

BEFORE THE NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD ___________________________________ Representation Election Procedure Docket No. C-6964 __________________________________ COMMENTS OF THE TRANSPORTATION TRADES DEPARTMENT, AFL-CIO On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) and our 32 affiliated unions , we want to express our support for the National Mediation Board’s (NMB or the Board) proposed revisions in 29 CFR Parts…
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December 7, 2009

Letters To Congress

Include Significant Transportation Investments in New Jobs Bill

The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker The United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Pelosi: On behalf of the 32 affiliated unions of the Transportation Trades Department AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to include significant transportation investments in any jobs bill that the House of Representatives may consider. We appreciate your…
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December 7, 2009

Federal Comments

Comments on the National Mediation Board's Proposed Rule Changes for Airline and Railroad Union Elections

WRITTEN STATEMENT OF EDWARD WYTKIND, PRESIDENT TRANSPORTATION TRADES DEPARTMENT, AFL-CIO _________________________ BEFORE THE NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD ON THE REPRESENTATION ELECTION PROCEDURE; PROPOSED RULE; DOCKET NO. C-6964 FOR THE NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD’S PUBLIC MEETING December 7, 2009 On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) I want to thank the National Mediation Board (“NMB or…
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November 4, 2009

Letters To Congress

Support the Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Act

Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, I urge you to support the Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Act of 2009 when it is marked-up tomorrow and to oppose any amendments that would weaken this important bill. This bill contains needed and sensible reforms that will help protect transportation workers, emergency responders,…
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October 29, 2009

Hearing Testimony

Testimony Addressing the Problem of Distracted Driving

The consequences of distracted driving confront our affiliated unions and their members on a daily basis, and we understand the need to improve safety in the operation of motor vehicles. There is no question that more must be done to combat distracted driving, including limiting the use of communication devices. As Congress and regulators move…
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October 27, 2009

Letters To Congress

Unions Ask Senate to Pass FAA Bill

The Honorable Harry Reid Senate Majority Leader United States Senate 522 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Majority Leader Reid: We are writing today to urge the Senate to pass a strong FAA Reauthorization bill that supports our aviation system, its private and public sector workers, and the millions of Americans…
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October 22, 2009

Letters To Congress

Oppose the Mica Amendment to the Coast Guard Authorization Bill

Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to oppose the Mica amendment to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (H.R. 3619). TTD also supports final passage of the underlying bill and the Manager’s amendment to be offered by Chairman Oberstar. The Mica Amendment would allow states and…
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October 15, 2009

Letters To Congress

Letter to Senator Corker on NMB Elections

October 15, 2009 The Honorable Bob Corker United States Senate 185 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Corker: I am writing in response to your September 30 letter to the National Mediation Board (NMB), in which you challenge a letter I wrote to the NMB on behalf of the 32 member unions…
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October 8, 2009

Policy Statements

Reauthorize The Surface Transportation Bill In The 111th Congress

The current surface transportation authorization, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) expired on September 30. Congress has passed an extension of the bill but it remains unclear whether a final six-year bill will be completed in this session. Transportation labor believes it is essential that the 111th Congress…
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October 8, 2009

Policy Statements

Complete FAA Reauthorization This Year

For over two years, Congress has been unable to complete work on the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Not only has this forced the FAA to operate under a series of seven short-term and inherently uncertain funding extensions, but these delays have left a number of critical safety, infrastructure and technology investments, and…
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