WRITTEN STATEMENT OF LARRY I. WILLIS, PRESIDENT TRANSPORTATION TRADES DEPARTMENT, AFL-CIO ________________________________________ BEFORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATION HEARING ON AMERICA’S INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS: KEEPING PACE WITH A…
…And, more often than not, this committee demonstrates to the American people that party affiliations in Washington, D.C. can represent a wealth of good ideas, and not just lines in…
…continues to face uncertainty is unacceptable. “Preventing another government shutdown starts with understanding the important functions federal workers play. For too long, some have demonized America’s federal workforce, and that…
…are being forced to consider reducing service, furloughing workers, or even shutting down altogether. The lack of funding threatens the existence of the Maritime Security Program, a key component of…
Washington, DC — Last night, aviation labor unions under the umbrella of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), convened an emergency meeting to highlight the compounding threats to safety and…
…security lines at some airports but canceling some pilot training, delaying purchases of bag-scanning equipment and preventing some companies from adding new planes. Those burdens, many invisible to the traveling…
…their communities. As our nation pauses to reflect upon the life and teachings of Dr. King, transportation labor is proud to recommit to our efforts to carry his life’s work…
…of encouragement and letters of thanks. While most news headlines these days focus on ongoing government strife, it’s heartwarming to see how communities are coming together to help one another….
…work with the agency going forward. Sincerely, Larry I. Willis President [1] Attached is a complete list of TTD’s 32 affiliate unions. [2] 49 CFR 395.1(a) and (b) PDF Version…
…high standards the American people require,” Willis said. Willis said that the shutdown also is affecting transit and commuter rail, with grants being suspended to transit agencies. Ninety percent of…