…to work while building critically needed infrastructure. “Transportation Labor is reassured to see an Administration that is committed to the essential job of putting people back to work. People who…
…historic commitment to high speed rail couldn’t come at a better time. Investing in America’s passenger transportation systems and infrastructure not only builds a lasting contribution to future generations of…
…paycheck – it is always an opportunity. “With a national unemployment rate of 10 percent, and much worse in some cities and industries, let us commit to creating a stronger…
…our comments, we demonstrate that the Board’s substantive justifications for the proposal clearly satisfy APA requirements, and that the Board has followed the APA’s procedures for notice and comment. Before…
…rail and aviation workers in a unique and unfair electoral category, completely detached from the democratic norms lying at the heart of any representational election. “The NMB’s election procedures are…
…voting procedures are un-democratic, inherently unreliable and outdated in determining voter intent. The current rules also encourage employer-run voter suppression campaigns and deny aviation and rail workers the unfettered right…
…Transportation unions are grateful to Sen. Patty Murray, Rep. Tim Bishop, and Rep. Thad McCotter, as well as many others, who championed this long overdue, common sense legislation. ### The…
…aviation sector, the transportation of lithium batteries is a serious concern. Lithium batteries are highly flammable and present a hazard for aviation workers regardless of whether they are flying on…
…democracy.” The NMB’s proposed rule change advances a simple proposition: permit a majority of workers who actually vote to decide the election and stop assigning “no” votes to workers who…
…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 forward in…