Many milestones of progress in the labor movement would not have been possible without the leadership, strength, and resilience of Latino organizers. We are proud to honor these workers and union members during #HispanicHeritageMonth.

Today, we applaud Rep. Nicole Malliotakis & Rep. Emilia Sykes for introducing legislation to expand eligibility of the overtime tax deduction to millions of workers. If passed, this could allow workers to deduct overtime pay above their normal hourly wage for tax purposes. ttd.org/news-and-med...

During National Security Officer Appreciation Week, we're sending solidarity to the TSA workforce fighting for their right to a union contract. The TSOs who keep the flying public safe deserve a voice in their workplace-- we stand with you!

Collective bargaining is an American ideal and a right that workers have fought and died for throughout history. Federal employees who serve our country deserve a voice in their workplaces. We applaud the Senate introduction of the bipartisan Protect America's Workforce Act.

Today is the start of #RailSafetyWeek! As America's largest transportation labor federation, we continue to call for comprehensive, common-sense rail safety legislation and regulatory action in order to protect workers and communities. Read our statement: ttd.org/news-and-med...

Last week, @ttdaflcio.bsky.social & other members of the United for Infrastructure Coalition urged Congress to prioritize funding, workforce development & long-term investment in transportation infrastructure in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. ttd.org/policy/lette...

On the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we mourn, remember and honor the innocent lives lost that day, including frontline aviation workers and first responders. #NeverForget

We applaud House passage of legislation which addresses the barriers that pilots, air traffic controllers, and aviation workers face when seeking mental health care. The Mental Health in Aviation Act will improve access to care and enhance the overall safety of our airspace.

Last week, TTD responded to the Trump Administration's proposed changes to several FRA and PHMSA rules & regulations. We vehemently oppose weakening rail safety standards, which would put workers & communities at risk. ttd.org/news-and-med...

When @amtrak.com debuted their NextGen Acela fleet, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) Local 482 member Earl Braxton was at the control stand. A BLET member for 25 years, he made history at the unveiling of America's fastest train.

Congratulations to @tcunionhq.bsky.social on welcoming 100 new members who operate and maintain the Alstom Plane Train at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. When unions fight, we win!

ICYMI: Union members across the U.S. gathered on Labor Day to show that no matter the industry, labor remains one strong, united movement. #1u #ItsBetterInAUnion

Happy #LaborDay from @ttdaflcio.bsky.social! We are proud to stand in solidarity with our union siblings to fight for fairness, dignity, and safety in the transportation sector.

This week, we visited ALPA’s headquarters in McLean, Virginia and took a walk through decades of aviation history! Since 1931, ALPA has fought to make the skies a safer place for passengers, pilots, and workers across the industry.

🚨We urge the President to reverse course immediately after firing Robert Primus from the Surface Transportation Board. During his tenure, Mr. Primus has sought a safe & competitive freight rail system that boosts the American economy & rail workforce. ttd.org/news-and-med...

Rail labor was all aboard for @amtrak.com's Acela-bration of high-speed rail at Union Station in Washington, D.C.! The new NextGen Acela trains that launched today are the fastest in the United States and the first built here at home by skilled union workers.

NYC's iconic Circle Line Cruises wouldn't be possible without generations of hardworking MMP union members! This year, the cruise line turned 80 & celebrated decades of history, heartfelt moments & service to the city during emergencies. nypost.com/2025/07/22/l...

When business owners register airline and shipping companies abroad, they undermine safety and labor standards here at home. Maritime and aviation labor groups support the Federal Maritime Commission's investigation into these Flags of Convenience. Learn more: bit.ly/4lGoon5 and bit.ly/3JP77La

🚨 Dozens of labor representatives were recently terminated from the Rail Safety Advisory Committee. Federal agencies use advisory committees to help draft safety rules in rail & other industries. We urge the Federal Railroad Administration to restore their membership. prospect.org/infrastructu...

Happy birthday to @ttdaflcio.bsky.social President Greg Regan! By plane, train, boat, and automobile, he's traveled many miles in life and still isn't a day over 21 (times two). 📸 window view from @amtrak.com's recently-restored Cascades route and the destination

Solidarity with @afacwa.org members who picketed yesterday at airports across the country, including DCA, CLT, PHL, DAY, and DFW. PSA Airlines: corporate greed doesn't fly! ✈️ Your flight attendants deserve a living wage and strong contract.

Save the date for 2026 Infrastructure Week! We're a proud member of the United For Infrastructure national coalition that's mobilizing to secure the next wave of federal infrastructure funding. Learn more: unitedforinfrastructure.org/infra-week-2...

As America's largest transportation labor federation, we're concerned about the suspension of federal transportation advisory committees. Union representatives served on many committees, providing a voice for workers affected by safety issues. Read more: ttd.org/news-and-med...

ICYMI: Earlier this month, 50 aviation labor & industry groups of the Modern Skies Coalition wrote to House transportation leaders to request air traffic control modernizations that build on the recent $12.5 billion down payment. bit.ly/417aO4Z

This week at the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) Convention in Las Vegas, TTD President Greg Regan emphasized the importance of a strong, unified transportation labor movement in protecting and improving the safety of our national airspace.

Thanks to the @brslaborunion.bsky.social for hosting us at their headquarters in Front Royal, VA! Since 1901, the BRS has worked to advocate on behalf of signal employees who help keep railroads safe.

Airline catering workers across the U.S. are standing up for their right to fair wages and healthcare benefits. More than 10,000 LSG Sky Chefs workers have been trying to negotiate a new contract since 2018. Transportation labor stands with UNITE HERE in this fight!

Transportation labor stands with VA workers, a third of whom are vets themselves, after their union contracts were ripped up by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. Many veterans continue to serve our country through essential jobs in the transportation workforce.

Penn Station is the busiest train station in the United States, and serves an estimated average of 600k passengers daily. Amtrak walked us through Moynihan Train Hall and provided an in-depth tour of this iconic transportation hub during the TTD 2025 Convention!

The @aflcio.org's yearly Executive Paywatch highlights the persistent, growing wealth inequality between company executives and their employees. Every day, unions work to combat corporate greed and make sure workers get their fair share.

Transportation labor stands in solidarity with striking IAM Boeing workers in St. Louis who perform essential duties and strengthen national security. These workers deserve stability and fairness from their employer, and won't stop fighting until they get it.💪

LISTEN: On America's Work Force Union Podcast, @ttdaflcio.bsky.social President Greg Regan talks TTD 2025 Convention and highlights transportation labor's policy goals. Full episode here: awf.labortools.com/listen/greg-...

We proudly presented TTD's 2025 Larry Willis Leadership Award to Rep. Donald Norcross, a lifelong champion for working people and union members. It was an honor to welcome the Willis family this weekend in New York City and to have Larry's father, Paul Willis, present the award.

Millions of workers in the transportation and public service sectors are excluded from overtime tax deduction. TTD and 20 other labor organizations urge Congressional leadership to correct this omission & make workers eligible for this important benefit.

During the COVID pandemic, the Payroll Support Program gave economic relief to aviation workers. Delta Airlines prioritized their executives over frontline workers & must now pay $8.1 million to remedy the misuse of these funds. Read AFA-CWA's statement: www.afacwa.org/delta_covid_...

Last month, the IAM Union Transportation Conference in Las Vegas, NV brought together union leaders and workers from all over the country. In solidarity, we will create safer and fairer workplaces for skilled aviation and railroad workers.

On #RuralTransitDay, we recognize the importance of protecting transit as a public good, and we thank the workers who keep rural America moving!

A true trailblazer, President Cecil Roberts of United Mine Workers, will soon retire after a decades-long career and invaluable service to the labor movement. As a sixth-generation coal miner and a passionate advocate for his members, he is a true example of strength and solidarity.

Last month, TTD visited TCU’s Job Corps training facility in San Jose, California. It is imperative that the Job Corps program continues to serve students all over the country and prepare them for good-paying, lifelong careers.

On #NationalLineworkerAppreciationDay, we pay homage to the skilled workers who install and maintain electrical lines. Throughout history, this dangerous job has emphasized the need for labor unions, strong benefits and on-the-job protections for workers.

Today, unions across many trades and industries gathered to kick off the AFL-CIO's #ItsBetterInAUnion Bus Tour. Now is the time to organize and fight so Americans can have the economic freedom, fairness and security they deserve.

San Francisco's iconic streetcar fleet is maintained by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 6. Last week, TTD President Greg Regan toured one of the fleet's repair facilities and the historic cable car museum, getting a walkthrough of SF's transportation through the years.

We proudly joined the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen last month at their Eastern Regional Meeting in Daytona Beach, FL. TTD President Greg Regan addressed locomotive engineers and highlighted the challenges we will tackle to keep rail workers safe through regulations and laws.

Transit operators are trained professionals who keep passengers safe and act as first responders in emergencies. We, along with @atucomms.bsky.social and ATU Local 689, oppose @wmata.com's plans to fully automate passenger trains in the DMV. Our statement: ttd.org/news-and-med...

We send our heartfelt congratulations to Jim Patti, recent recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Marine Society of New York. The entire maritime labor movement is indebted to his hard work, passion, and dedication to members of the merchant marine.

We applaud Senators Tammy Baldwin and Roger Marshall for reintroducing the Reliable Rail Service Act, which demands timely, affordable, and equitable rail service for the small businesses and customers who rely on it, and would ensure sufficient staffing levels at rail companies.

Happy Friday! These pro-labor pups raised their paws in solidarity at the AFL-CIO headquarters today. 🐶

As we celebrate 160 years of emancipation on Juneteenth, we must also remember that the fight for equity is far from over. Labor unions were founded and built in pursuit of a more just society.

30 labor organizations, including @ttdaflcio.bsky.social, are urging Senators to remove the ban on state-level AI laws from the budget reconciliation bill. The future of AI is still uncertain. We can't afford to compromise safety by deregulating this technology for the next 10 years.

Yesterday, a federal judge extended a temporary restraining order to halt the closure of nearly 100 Job Corps centers nationwide. We're relieved that students can remain in their Job Corps campus dorms and continue their vocational training. ttd.org/news-and-med...