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America's largest transportation federation, representing 37 unions who build, operate, and maintain the nation's transportation and infrastructure systems.

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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
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We urge Congress to pass the current FAA Reauthorization Bill without any amendments. The bill is too important to hamstring with amendments that would substantively alter the bill to the point of no return, resulting in another FAA extension that the country cannot afford.
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Take it from us: @SecretaryPete was intensely engaged during the rail negotiations, regardless of his location. Yesterday, he took his 99th flight of the year to meet with working people and discuss how @USDOT is improving America's transportation and infrastructure systems.
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Fox News Politics
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Transportation Secretary Buttigieg took 'personal trip' to Europe during intense rail strike negotiations
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We're thrilled that @SecretaryPete uses transportation systems that are built, maintained, and powered by proud union members! Once-in-a-generation investments in these systems will create even more good jobs for working families.
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These past few months, @SecretaryPete has visited key infrastructure powering our national economy. Check out the highlights 👇
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As the @SenateCommerce hearing begins to consider @PeteButtigieg for @USDOT , transportation labor wants to give a shoutout to #TeamPete . Please, allow us to introduce ourselves:
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The House just voted to pass seven days of paid sick leave for rail workers. We are grateful to @HouseDemocrats and the 3 lone @HouseGOP members whose courage moved them to vote YES and stand with workers. These elected leaders are true champions of working people.
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. @SecretaryPete : This administration is committed to creating as many good-paying jobs as possible. That includes good, union jobs and prevailing wage jobs. #1u #TeamPete #infrastructure #transportation
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Transportation labor congratulates @PeteButtigieg on his nomination by @JoeBiden to lead the @USDOT . He understands that working people keep America moving and his desire to support working families will serve him well in this role. @AFLCIO
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Transportation Labor Applauds Pete Buttigieg’s Nomination to DOT - TTD

Washington, DC — Greg Regan, Secretary-Treasurer of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issues this statement following the nomination of Pete Buttigieg to serve as Secretary of...

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. @PeteButtigieg before @SenateCommerce : This is our opportunity to do the building in #BuildBackBetter . Every part of our #transportation infrastructure needs massive investments. We have a historic opportunity to put together the resources to make those kinds of investments.
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Hey #TeamPete : @SecretaryPete will testify before @TransportDems tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET about the administration's priorities for #transportation and #infrastructure . Join us as we live tweet and provide helpful commentary! 🐝🚆✈️⛴️🚍 Watch live:
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Yesterday, with his wife and daughter by his side, TTD president Larry Willis, 53, succumbed to injuries sustained on November 22 in a tragic biking accident. TTD Secretary-Treasurer Greg Regan issues this statement of mourning and remembrance:
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Transportation labor mourns the loss of TTD president Larry Willis - TTD

  Washington, DC — Yesterday, with his wife and daughter by his side, TTD president Larry Willis, 53, succumbed to injuries sustained on November 22 in a tragic biking accident. TTD Secretary-Treas...

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Thank you @PeteButtigieg for joining our Executive Committee to discuss the priorities of our transportation workforce: “We need to build our economy back...in all of this, labor will be a key partner in our efforts to build a modern infrastructure that creates good union jobs.”
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. @PeteButtigieg is prepared to create 8 million new jobs with his #infrastructure plan, including good union jobs. "If we get it right we're creating opportunity along the way." #MovingAmericaForward #1u
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We stand with our sisters and brothers at @smartunionworks as they fight to #FundAmtrak and save their jobs. #1u
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Join us as we live tweet @PeteButtigieg 's Senate confirmation hearing.
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Ok, now it's set in stone. Buttigieg hearing is scheduled for Jan. 21 at 10 a.m., committee confirms
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UPDATE: Union Pacific, one of the railroads that successfully fought off workers' demands for paid sick days, announced a record $7 billion profit. The company said it spent $1.7 billion more on stock buybacks in 2022 than on pay and benefits for all of its employees.
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We are urging @PeteButtigieg ’s swift and bipartisan confirmation to Secretary of @USDOT so that we can #BuildBackBetter and finally get back to the business of prioritizing the health and safety of American workers. #TeamPete Read our full letter here:
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Transportation Labor Encourages Swift Confirmation of Pete Buttigieg for U.S. Department of...

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), our 33 unions, and millions of frontline transportation workers, I urge you to support the confirmation of Pete Buttigieg to Secret...

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. @PeteButtigieg : "We have to get back to basics. We have to fix what we've got in addition to adding new and exciting things." 👏🏼 Yes! #infrastructure #MovingAmericaForward
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Your moment of #infrastructure zen for the day. Thanks, @SecretaryPete ! #TeamPete
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Secretary Pete Buttigieg
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The @WhiteHouse challenged me to race against the clock to answer questions on infrastructure. Let's see how I did ⏱️
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Poll: Newly released polling data reveals that a majority of respondents have favorable opinions of @SecretaryPete and labor unions. #TeamPete #1u
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. @JoeBiden . President. ✅ . @KamalaHarris . Vice president. ✅ . @ossoff . Senator. ✅ . @ReverendWarnock . Senator. ✅ Next stop: @PeteButtigieg , Secretary of #Transportation . Join us at 10 a.m. as we live-tweet tomorrow's Senate confirmation hearing.
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. @PeteButtigieg has made it clear that under his leadership workers across all modes of transportation will be protected from COVID-19. This is the leadership the American people need and deserve. We urge the Senate to swiftly confirm Buttigieg to @USDOT .
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Transportation Labor Encourages Swift Confirmation of Pete Buttigieg for U.S. Department of...

On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), our 33 unions, and millions of frontline transportation workers, I urge you to support the confirmation of Pete Buttigieg to Secret...

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From one transportation organization to another, we wish @USDOT @SecretaryPete a happy birthday!
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We ❤️ transportation, too! We're looking forward to working with Secretary @PeteButtigieg and "Amtrak @JoeBiden " to support our transportation systems and the working people who keep America moving.
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ABC News Politics
@ABCPolitics
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Transportation secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg says he's had "a personal love of transportation ever since childhood...though I know that in this administration I will at best aspire to be the second biggest train enthusiast around."
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. @PeteButtigieg reminds @SenateCommerce that, if confirmed, he won't be the only mayor in the #BidenHarris administration. *waves to @MartyJWalsh *
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. @PeteButtigieg : #infrastructure isn't always sexy but it's so important. One of the things the American people actually agree on is major investment in our infrastructure. #MovingAmericaForward
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Transportation labor congratulates @PeteButtigieg on his confirmation as @USDOT Secretary. We look forward to working together to meet the needs of our transportation system and the working people who keep America moving. #TeamPete #transportation
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. @PeteButtigieg before @SenateCommerce : "I share @SenatorCantwell 's support for the #JonesAct ." #TeamPete
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Ports provide high quality #union jobs and are key to a nation that heavily relies on its #maritime services. By providing funding to improve this critical infrastructure, @USDOT and @DOTMARAD are ensuring these services will succeed during America's ongoing economic recovery.
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Secretary Pete Buttigieg
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Today, through @DOTMARAD ’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), we’re awarding more than $240 million in funding to improve port facilities in 19 states and one territory 🧵
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. @PeteButtigieg ’s “personal love of transportation,” combined with his desire to support working families and deep passion for policy, will serve him well as he works to execute @JoeBiden ’s ambitious goals to build back better.
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Since day one of this pandemic, transportation workers like @TWULocal100 cleaner Jessica Muniz have continued to perform their essential duties, far too often at great personal cost. “It was scary, I couldn’t breath coming into work.” #COVIDTransportationStories @transportworker
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👀 Wall Street Journal, check on your Editorial Board. We fixed this for you.
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We're looking forward to hearing @PeteButtigieg talk all things #transportation during his Senate confirmation hearing this Thursday! Join us as we live tweet! 1/21 @ 10 a.m. ET.🐝🚂✈️🚃🚍⛴️
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To the 207 House Republicans who voted against a mere seven days of sick leave for the nation's essential freight rail workforce, we will remember this. Today, you stood against working people and sided with literal robber barons. You abandoned your working class constituents.
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By maintaining and repairing our transit systems, flying our planes, driving our buses, and moving the freight we all rely on, transportation workers like Mario power our economy and help make life in America possible. They’re #EssentialAlways . @TWUlocal291 @USDOT
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The challenges we face are daunting, but with @POTUS Biden, @VP Harris, and now Secretary @PeteButtigieg at the helm, we have no doubt that America can and will #BuildBackBetter .
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TTD Congratulates Secretary Pete Buttigieg on his Senate Confirmation to lead the DOT - TTD

Washington, DC – Following the Senate’s vote to confirm Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation, Greg Regan, secretary-treasurer of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issues...

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Secretary @PeteButtigieg understands the critical role working people play in keeping America moving. We look forward to working with him to meet the needs of the heroic frontline workers who continue to sacrifice so much. #TeamPete
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TTD Congratulates Secretary Pete Buttigieg on his Senate Confirmation to lead the DOT - TTD

Washington, DC – Following the Senate’s vote to confirm Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation, Greg Regan, secretary-treasurer of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issues...

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Like music to our ears. #infrastructure #goodjobs #transportation #transportationpolicy #TeamPete @United4Infra @AFLCIO @PeteButtigieg @USDOT #1u
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Clearly, there's a new sherif in town. We dig it.
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Sam Mintz
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I was truly not prepared for the Federal Railroad Administration to take this form
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Hey, #TeamPete — do you enjoy our #transportation content on Twitter? Give us a follow on LinkedIn for more on the issues that matter to our frontline workforce, infrastructure, and @PeteButtigieg . We’ll see you there! 🚂✈️🚆🚌
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Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO | LinkedIn

Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO | 279 followers on LinkedIn. We Are America's Transportation Unions | The Transportation Trades Department (TTD) of the AFL-CIO is America's largest transp...

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Today we're celebrating: 🚆 50 years of Amtrak #Amtrak50 🚆 The workers who keep our communities connected 🚆 Having Amtrak’s #1 fan in the @WhiteHouse
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"Despite the unprecedented challenges of the past few years, America’s rail workers have stepped up in extraordinary ways to keep our goods, commodities, and economy moving." We agree, @SecretaryPete !
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Ian Duncan
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Pete Buttigieg is talking to freight rail regulators about service disruptions this morning. Apparently the first time in 20 years a transportation secretary has testified in front of this board
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#TeamPete : today's the day!
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Senate confirmation vote for @PeteButtigieg expected tomorrow at noon.
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We love to see it ❤️ U.S. rail labor unions called for all freight railroads to participate in this confidential close call reporting system. @SecretaryPete listened.
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Pete Muntean
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JUST IN: @SecretaryPete is giving railroads an end-of-week deadline to join a hazard reporting system following the East Palestine derailment disaster.
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GO OFF @SecretaryPete 🔥 "We respect the @UAW standing up at the dawn of a new chapter in the automotive industry to make sure that EV jobs are not just American jobs but good-paying American jobs."
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President* Amtrak Joe.
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The Senate just failed to pass seven days of paid sick leave for rail workers. We are grateful to the 52 Senators who voted YES and stood with rail workers. Shame on the 43 elected leaders who abandoned the working class. We will not forget it.
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. @PeteButtigieg before @SenateCommerce : "I think as you know I'm the second biggest train enthusiast in this administration. I think Americans ought to enjoy the highest levels of passenger rail service." @Amtrak @TCUnionHQ @transportworker @smartunionworks 🐝🚂
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Railroads are raking in BILLIONS in profits this quarter. Norfolk Southern? $1.27 billion. Union Pacific? $1.89 billion. CSX? $1.57 billion. That's money made off the backs of rail workers.
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Transportation workers everywhere are cheering right now: . @PeteButtigieg before @SenateCommerce : We've got to make sure workers are safe. Pete referenced serious issues facing frontline transportation workers today, including #COVID19 to transit driver assault. #teampete #1u
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Congratulations! We are eager to work with you to meet the immediate and long-term needs of the frontline transportation workers who keep America moving.
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I'm honored and humbled by today's vote in the Senate��and ready to get to work @USDOT .
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Join us January 21 at 10 a.m. ET as we live-tweet @PeteButtigieg 's confirmation hearing before @SenateCommerce . 🐝✈️🚃🚍⛴️
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. @PeteButtigieg confirms to taking a hard look at the transport of liquified natural gas via rail. #TeamPete , the background here is really interesting. The Trump administration pushed this rule through without much discussion and despite safety objections from working people.
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Today marks 6 months since Norfolk Southern's toxic train #derailment in #EastPalestine Ohio. On this somber occasion, rail unions and workers once again renew our calls for strong safety reforms:
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“My brothers, sisters, and me here at work have been through a lot because of this virus and we deserve hazardous pay. It is our right.” #COVIDTransportationStories @transportworker @TWULocal100 #HazardPay
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. @SenBlumenthal , @RepChuyGarcia , & TTD President Larry Willis: In the absence of leadership from the Trump administration, we will continue fighting for the health and safety of frontline transportation workers and the passengers they serve.
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As frontline workers contract COVID-19, we’re not doing enough to protect the traveling public

We echo the calls on Congress to do what the Department of Transportation refused to and pass life-saving legislation to protect workers and the public, like the strong mask and PPE requi…

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We proudly represent unions whose members – including painters ( @GoIUPAT ), operating engineers (IUOE), laborers ( @LIUNA ), and others – are ready to #BuildBackBridges . Thanks to @POTUS , who pledged this action to voters, we’ve got the funding. Now, let’s get to work. ✊
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More good paying jobs. Goods to market faster. Lower costs for consumers. Today, we launch the largest bridge construction program in 70 years.
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Congratulations!
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Pete Buttigieg
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Chasten and I are beyond thankful for all the kind wishes since first sharing the news that we’re becoming parents. We are delighted to welcome Penelope Rose and Joseph August Buttigieg to our family.
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To every ally who stands with rail workers in this historic fight: please contact your Senators and demand that they vote YES on paid sick leave for rail workers. You can use this tool from @BMWEDIBT : Or this one from BLET:
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Hey #TeamPete ! @PeteButtigieg makes a prominent appearance in our latest blog post! Check it out!
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Three ways the Biden-Harris administration already means visibility, safety, and respect for...

Since the beginning of the pandemic, TTD and our unions have been calling for straightforward policies that will keep workers physically safe, financially secure, and able to restart our economy once...

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We’re the coalition of 33 unions who represent frontline workers across all modes of transportation, and we focus almost exclusively on policy at the federal level.
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Thank you @MarkWarner for standing with Federal workers! @NATCA @PASSNational @AFGENational @AFLCIO #StopTheShutdown
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Happy birthday, @SecretaryPete ! Did you know that you're birthday twins with @DollyParton ? On that note, here's our song suggestion: 🎶 Out on the street, the traffic starts jumping With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5... 🎶
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Happy Birthday, @SecretaryPete 🎂 Join us in celebrating our fearless leader by sharing your well wishes and a favorite transportation song below 👇🏻👇🏽👇🏾👇🏿
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On #LaborDay some important labor history courtesy of the @nytimes . Trade unionists, never forget your roots. Educate others about the history of the weekend, the 8-hour work day, and the people who fought and died to give us these things.
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A Century Ago, Miners Fought in a Bloody Uprising. Few Know About It Today. (Published 2021)

At the Battle of Blair Mountain, thousands of miners clashed with sheriff’s deputies in the largest insurrection since the Civil War.

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We can't wait! #TeamPete #Transportation
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Sam Mintz
@samjmintz
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The Senate will vote on Pete Buttigieg's nomination for Transportation Secretary Tuesday at noon
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
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. @PeteButtigieg before @SenateCommerce : The idea of safety in air travel had one kind of meeting a year ago. It's taking on additional meaning now. This is why executive action on mask mandates is so important. @afa_cwa @WeAreAlpa @MachinistsUnion @transportworker #TeamPete
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
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Transportation labor leaders stand in #solidarity with Chuck Jones. #ImWithChuck #ImWithChuckJones
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
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"Railroad families are living a different life than most Americans understand." This is a MUST WATCH from @MorePerfectUS :
@MorePerfectUS
More Perfect Union
@MorePerfectUS
2 years
NEW: BNSF Railway workers have been stripped of almost all time-off—including weekends—under an extreme new attendance policy. They’ve been working for 3 years with no contract & no raises. A judge barred workers from striking so their families are picketing on their behalf.
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
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Today we celebrate the legacy of civil rights leader Rosa Parks and commemorate her bold act of courage with #TransitEquityDay .
@ABC
ABC News
@ABC
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ON THIS DAY: In 1913, Rosa Parks, whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus to a white man sparked a civil rights revolution, was born Rosa Louise McCauley in Tuskegee. In 1995, she spoke to @DebRobertsABC and reflected on not giving up her bus seat.
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Follow us as we live tweet @PeteButtigieg 's Senate confirmation hearing: 1/21 @ 10 a.m. ET ✈🚇🚍🚢
@davidshepardson
David Shepardson
@davidshepardson
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Here’s the official @PeteButtigieg confirmation hearing announcement for Jan. 21
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
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“We mourn today the shocking loss of a brother and fierce advocate for working people. (2/21)
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
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#TeamPete - join us here Thurs 2/4 at 11 am ET for live coverage of @transportdems hearing on COVID. In conjunction, we're releasing videos feat. transportation workers' experiences on the frontlines, in their own words. Stay tuned & follow #CovidTransportationStories for more!
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
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Transportation labor is here for it!
@Chasten
Chasten Glezman Buttigieg
@Chasten
3 years
Hey! Y'all need some help taking that bill over to the House?
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Great to see @SecretaryPete & @USDOTFRA leader Amit Bose in Nebraska yesterday to announce rail funding, tour a rail facility & meet with rail labor leaders from @IBEW , @MachinistsUnion , @TCUnionHQ , @NCFOSEIU32BJ , @BLET , @BMWEDIBT & @smartunionworks Transportation Division.
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@Funkwrite
Josh Funk
@Funkwrite
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. @SecretaryPete and Amit Bose of the @USDOTFRA met with rail labor groups in Nebraska while they were in the state to hear their concerns about the way railroads are operating today.
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
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. @POTUS delivered one of the most pro-worker, pro-union speeches in presidential history. We've compiled highlights so working Americans can see their president speaking about issues that impact their life, their work, and their families. Follow this thread. ⬇️
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
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. @PeteButtigieg before @SenateCommerce : "I believe good transportation policy can play no less a role than making possible the American dream [...] directly and indirectly creating good jobs." #1u #transportation #TeamPete
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
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#TeamPete , FYI: The #JonesAct is an important law that helps create good, union jobs in our maritime sector and is also critically important for national security. Despite its importance, it is often attacked by corporate interests and their friends in Congress.
@TTDAFLCIO
TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
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. @PeteButtigieg before @SenateCommerce : "I share @SenatorCantwell 's support for the #JonesAct ." #TeamPete
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
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🚨 NEW: Americas' rail labor unions are urging House Members to vote against the transportation spending bill that would cut @Amtrak 's annual federal funding by 64%. Our letter:
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We will be working together with Secretary-designate @PeteButtigieg to meet the needs of our transportation system and the working people who build, operate, and maintain it. We’ll be sharing live coverage of today's confirmation hearing.
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
3 years
Before @SenateCommerce , @PeteButtigieg promises to make sure Congressional mandates regarding safety, including those designed to keep frontline workers safe, are implemented. Routinely over the last 4 years, the Trump administration ignored these mandates.
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
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. @POTUS isn't alone in his love of #Amtrak . Americans from all walks of life support our national passenger rail system and want to see this service expanded. 1/2
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
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We provide a bold voice to transportation workers, and help ensure they have the resources and federal backing they need to do their jobs safely and efficiently. We also help ensure our transportation system remains a hub of good, #union jobs.
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
3 years
Sometimes the weeds are exactly what we need. After all, we hear the bees like their pollen. 🐝 #JonesAct #TeamPete
@davidshepardson
David Shepardson
@davidshepardson
3 years
The @PeteButtigieg fans are learning about life "in the weeds" in USDOT policy at this hearing -- Jones Act, Essential Air Service
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
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🚨 We applaud the final rule on train crew size that @USDOT & @USDOTFRA announced today. For years, rail labor has sounded the alarm about the need for two-person train crews. Thanks to the Biden Administration, our calls for action have been answered:
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@USDOT
U.S. Department of Transportation
@USDOT
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Later this morning, @SecretaryPete will make a major announcement on rail safety.
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
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Last month, rail unions called for the 7 major freight railroads to join @USDOTFRA 's confidential close call reporting program. Following our call and @SecretaryPete 's call, we welcome the news that the freight railroads have agreed to join the program.
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@bylizyoung
Liz Young
@bylizyoung
1 year
Norfolk Southern and big freight railroads have agreed to join a federal system where employees can confidentially report close calls, via @estherfung
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
2 years
Helping working people afford electric vehicles isn't bad for the budget deficit. It's bad for Elon Musk, who seems afraid of a little market competition for Tesla.
@Reuters
Reuters
@Reuters
2 years
ICYMI: Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the Congress should not approve the Biden administration's bill to boost subsidies for electric vehicles, saying the proposal would worsen the country's budget deficit
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
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One step closer. Transportation labor thanks @SenateCommerce for their quick action to confirm @PeteButtigieg to lead @USDOT . #TeamPete
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
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Investing in infrastructure = investing in good-paying jobs. Jobs created by smart investments in transportation & infrastructure are the kinds of jobs that people can raise families on, & the kinds of jobs America needs to rebuild our country & economy once the pandemic is over.
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
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. @PeteButtigieg before @SenateCommerce : Getting #transportation policy right means there are more good-paying #union jobs for American workers. #1u #TeamPete
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It's a bird, it's a plane... it's high-speed rail! 🚅 Last week, rail labor leaders joined @POTUS in Las Vegas as he announced $8.2 billion to deliver high-speed rail systems and launch new passenger rail corridors while putting skilled union members to work across America!
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The data confirms what transportation labor and #TeamPete already knew: @SecretaryPete ’s leadership at @USDOT gives us hope that we can conquer the COVID crisis and build a better future for working people across transportation. #UnionsLovePete
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
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UPDATE: A federal mask mandate is now in effect for all travelers on planes, trains, busses & ferries. Transportation labor initially called for a federal mask mandate in July. It was rejected by the Trump Administration the same day former President Trump came down w/ covid.
@Reuters
Reuters
@Reuters
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New rules took effect just before midnight Tuesday requiring millions of travelers in the United States to wear masks on airplanes, trains, buses, ferries, taxis and ride-share vehicles and in airports, stations, ports and other transit hubs
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
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He's taking her to Gallery Place to reopen the McDonald's
@PageSix
Page Six
@PageSix
5 months
Travis Kelce planning ‘special’ celebration, ‘romantic dinner’ for Taylor Swift’s birthday: report
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
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It's always a great day to ride the Staten Island Ferry with @SenSchumer ! This funding could help deliver a new labor contract to the @MEBAUNION members who've been waiting 13 years but still keep the Ferry running. ✊
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@siadvance
SIAdvance
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‘Not on my watch’: Schumer prevents $80M cut to Staten Island Ferry funding
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
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Before @SenateCommerce , @PeteButtigieg answers a question about a mask mandate across all modes of #transportation , a commonsense and potentially life-saving policy TTD pushed for and the Trump administration rejected.
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
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There’s a simple solution to our #infrastructure crisis: funding it. #TimeToBuild
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
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Labor is in the (White) House! 🇺🇸 The Presidents of @NALC_National , @TTDAFLCIO , @IAFFofficial , @AFLCIO and @TheIronworkers are at the @WhiteHouse to celebrate the anniversary of the #InflationReductionAct . The landmark law is tackling climate change & creating clean energy jobs.
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
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The transportation labor family and the entire workers’ rights community lost a leader, advocate, mentor and friend when Larry Willis, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), passed away yesterday. (3/21)
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
3 years
. @PeteButtigieg to @SenateCommerce on #Covid19 safety: We must use all the available authorities to implement mask mandates across our transportation system. Background info on a transportation mask mandate can be found here:
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
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2 years
TIRED: celebrating Gilded Age wealth disparities and the robber barons who exploited the working class WIRED: calling out Gilded Age wealth-building tactics and modern-day robber barons who are *still* exploiting workers
@fordm
Matt Ford
@fordm
2 years
This story about overworked U.S. railroad workers reads like something out of the Gilded Age:
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TTD | America's Transportation Unions
@TTDAFLCIO
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We fight for investments that improve our transportation system, create middle-class jobs, and champion strong worker protections. Now, more than ever, is the time to fight for smart investments to transform our infrastructure, rebuild the middle class, & boost our economy.
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