December 11, 2025
Dear Representative,
On behalf of our affiliated unions representing hundreds of thousands of workers who build, operate, and maintain our nation’s transportation networks, the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), urges you to vote YES on H.R. 2550, “Protect America’s Workforce Act” which will be considered on the House Floor today. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Representatives Jared Golden (D-ME-2) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), aims to reverse the Executive Order issued on March 27, 2025, Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, which stripped collective bargaining rights from 1.5 million federal employees across all federal agencies.
Federal government employees play a crucial role in serving the public everyday, often without Americans realizing the significant impact many public services in the federal government have on their daily lives. These workers have critical jobs, including those who ensure our transportation systems are safe and operational for commuters; investigators who analyze accidents to prevent future occurrences; inspectors who guarantee that essential goods can be transported safely to our communities; those who oversee critical weather forecasts for daily passenger flight operations; and even civilian mariners who protect our national security by providing necessary supplies and equipment to U.S. military missions around the world, just to name a few.
Federal workers have already surrendered many rights that private-sector employees enjoy, including the ability to negotiate wages and benefits and the fundamental right to strike. The Protect America’s Workforce Act aims to restore and protect collective bargaining rights in the federal workplace, as outlined in Title 5 of the U.S. Code. Union membership improves overall agency performance, fosters a better work environment within the federal government, and ultimately leads to better services for your constituents. Stand with working people and restore the fundamental rights taken from the 1.5 million public employees and veterans who serve our nation.
For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact Lianne Endo at LianneE@ttd.org.
Sincerely,
Greg Regan, President
Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO