…federal surface transportation programs during the 111th Congress. This legislation is critically important to job creation, rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure, and ensuring a competitive American economy for decades to come….
…have a lot more to celebrate than others. In the midst of a recession where high unemployment and slow job growth persist, transportation workers are calling on their elected leaders…
…to pursue their dreams through strong unions and collective bargaining. “Senator Kennedy was Congress’s moral compass regarding issues affecting working Americans. It was his vision and tenacity as a Senator…
…from “medium” to “medium-high” or from “medium-high” to “high.” By way of example, this policy lead to the FTA’s original decision to designate the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project with a…
…stand-by to be called for duty if others are unable to work an assigned flight. While the company recognizes that they are “on duty” and guarantees a set number of…
…Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board: “Transportation unions are pleased the Senate has confirmed Deborah Hersman to lead the National Transportation Safety Board. Hersman is deeply committed to the…
WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement in reaction to Senate confirmation of Richard Lidinsky as Federal Maritime Commissioner: “Richard Lidinsky’s…
WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, testifies today before the House Ways and Means Committee about the challenges of funding a new Surface Transportation…
…recession. With that backdrop, I commend this Committee for holding this hearing to consider options for boosting investment in the nation’s surface transportation infrastructure. The reauthorization of the federal surface…
The Honorable Barbara Boxer Chair Senate Environment and Public Works Committee 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Boxer: Let me first express our appreciation to you…