…to investigate and update incomplete records. For transportation workers represented by TTD unions, the use of criminal background checks has increased dramatically since the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Congress specifically…
…detailed response to the substantive comments offered and provided a thorough and well-reasoned explanation for the Board’s final rule. Opponents of the rule claim that the well-established notice and comment…
…of 64 percent of their maintenance expenses in 2007, compared to 37 percent in 1996. For heavy airframe maintenance work performed in the same year, which includes complete teardowns of…
…our economy – suffer when qualified employees are kept off the job by uncorrected database errors. “Not long after the September 11 terrorist attacks, Congress imposed significant new criminal background…
…of our democracy that we don’t even give it a second thought. But in elections held to establish union representation for railroad and aviation workers, a majority of the entire…
…them fairer and more consistent with democratic norms. “In too many instances, airline and rail workers were denied the ability to bargain collectively because of arcane election rules that were…
…Use of Wireless Communication Devices Dear Administrator Ferro: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) we are pleased to submit the following comments on the Federal Motor Carrier…
…of demonstrated compliance with all federal rail laws. As the NRP envisions federal cooperation with state and local governments in order to implement an efficient national system which meets both…
…the Senate for moving us a step closer to enactment of a multi-year FAA bill that addresses the nation’s mounting aviation needs. A vital component of our transportation network and…
…equivalent lithium content, changes to design type tests, and a mark indicating successful completion of those tests. TTD also supports allowing an operator to carry lithium batteries in the cabin….