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A recent FRA press release stated that 278 high-speed rail projects applied, and could be selected for, funding under the economic stimulus package. “The response has been tremendous and shows that the country is ready for high-speed rail,” Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said. The Department of Transportation received 278 pre-applications for grant funding under American
Read moreEdward Wytkind, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issued a statement in reaction to the Obama Administration’s intent to nominate Daniel Elliott as Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board. The TTD (of which TCU is a member) asks for a speedy confirmation of Elliott. The nomination will be considered soon at a Senate
Read moreJoin thousands of union leaders, members and allies in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 25th to demand healthcare reform that works for everyone. This national mobilization comes at a crucial time in the campaign to turn around America, as we try to make the most sweeping changes in our nation’s healthcare system in 50 years.
Read moreTCU representatives were out in force at a series of workshops sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration to launch President Obama’s high speed rail initiative. TCU’s message was loud and clear: Amtrak, with its unionized workers, should be the operator of choice for new high speed rail service all over the country. TCU Assistant International
Read moreTCU is proud to support the nomination of Deborah Hersman to serve as Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board. In a statement released by the TTD, of which TCU is a member, Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department said “Ms. Hersman’s detailed knowledge and extensive experiences in transportation safety make her the
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