…that increases the minimum rest period for flight attendants from eight hours to ten hours – long a top legislative priority for flight attendant unions. This common sense reform harmonizes…
…voice calls, ensuring the safe transport of lithium batteries, and securing secondary cockpit barriers. Finally, this bill establishes a task force to combat sexual assault and harassment in the aviation…
…Sense Regulations on Aircraft Cabin Temperatures, adopted by TTD’s Executive Committee in September 12, 2018. [2] Attached at 2 is a complete list of TTD’s 32 affiliate unions. PDF Version…
Dear Senator: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I urge you to cosponsor S.3215, the Bus Operator and Pedestrian Protection Act. This common-sense legislation will help address…
…deliberately exploits current regulations to avoid complying with strict drug and alcohol testing standards. Current U.S. Department of Transportation regulations allow Mexican-based crews to go 10 miles past the border…
…quality of life for frontline transportation workers and creating an economy that enables those who work hard to lead dignified lives.” TTD’s Executive Committee discussed their priorities with Senate Democratic…
…The Senate Commerce Committee reported its 4-year FAA Reauthorization out of committee on May 9, 2018, though it has yet to reach the Senate floor. With only a few months…
…and separately for new rules and training mandates to mitigate assaults against Amtrak and commuter rail employees. Today, the Executive Committee renews our call for policies and strategies to protect…
…strongly oppose both efforts. Both instances represent a complete disregard for the set of laws, regulations and standards that work to promote rail safety. KCSR’s plans fail to comply with…
…routes that make Amtrak a truly national network, and one that provides a unique level of connectivity to communities in 45 states over thousands of interstate miles. By connecting smaller…