…the ground running to maximize the safety of our nation’s railroads for workers and the public. “With the Obama Administration’s support for Amtrak and commitment to developing high speed and…
…the field of labor relations and has dedicated herself to fostering productive collective bargaining and resolving labor-management disputes. “With the appointment of Linda Puchala, the Obama Administration has demonstrated its…
…Administration Reauthorization Act of 2009 (H.R. 915) when it is considered by the full committee this week. We have long argued that the FAA certifies foreign aircraft repair stations without…
…at FedEx are no longer misclassified as aviation workers for the sole purpose of allowing the company to deny these workers the right to join and form a union. Under…
…Ray LaHood and Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Leaders of the 32 unions that comprise the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, discussed transportation investment,…
…solution to a severe transportation funding shortfall. Since that report was issued, business groups (including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce), transportation advocacy organizations and unions have come out in support…
…these gaps, Congress must increase funding for firefighter training to allow experienced training organizations to provide comprehensive training free of charge to communities across the nation. In addition, greater flexibility…
…for the next decade and beyond. ADS-B is a crucial component of NextGen. It will provide enhanced communications, weather and surveillance capabilities simultaneously to pilots and air traffic controllers. As…
…So it is hardly a revolutionary idea for the United States government to use taxpayer dollars to support U.S. jobs and companies and their communities when investing in our transportation…
…flight. While the company recognizes that they are “on duty” and guarantees a set number of hours for which they will be paid each month, only their actual time working…