LISTEN: On the Rick Smith Show, TTD President Greg Regan talks aviation safety and the need for secondary barriers on ALL aircraft. On older planes, flight attendants are forced to use drink carts as an additional line of defense while the pilot steps away.

9/11 is a day of remembrance for the many lives taken & sacrificed 25 years ago, including airline workers & passengers, fire fighters & first responders. We continue to advocate for stronger safety measures to prevent another tragedy: ttd.org/news-and-med...

We are proud to share two Faces of Transportation Labor from the BMWED, Brothers Matt Oldham & Ricky Coleman. Together, they have nearly 40 years of experience in the freight rail industry, and remain active & dedicated within their union.

We stand in solidarity with our union siblings from @brslaborunion.bsky.social, some of whom were notified of impending layoffs by CSX just days before a holiday honoring workers' rights & dignity. Staffing means safety, & cutting corners puts communities in danger.

As a pilot, veteran, advocate, teacher and more, Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) member Alex Cole embodies what it means to be part of the transportation labor movement. In addition to serving the public, he is paying it forward and ensuring opportunities for the next generation of pilots.

We are grateful to be surrounded by a labor movement full of powerful women. Thanks to Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) International VP Keturah Johnson for hosting the annual Women of Labor ice cream social. I scream, you scream, we all scream for stronger workplace rights! 🍦

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers was founded on September 1, 1893 despite unimaginable conditions-- wages at $2.50 a day, child labor violations, & nonexistent healthcare, pension, or paid holidays. Today, they stand strong at 50,000+ members strong!

As Labor Day approaches, we must keep in mind that every single battle for a better workplace was fought for, not given. Today, the American labor movement continues to advocate for equity, fairness, and dignity for every worker.

One year ago today, Amtrak launched NextGen Acela, the fastest trainsets in the nation! We are proud to represent the hardworking employees at Amtrak who make milestones like this possible.

We congratulate the nearly 4,500 members from IAM Union Local 6 in Bath, Maine who secured a historic agreement with Bath Iron Works. These shipbuilders are showing the union difference with strong wage increases, secure benefits, and greater flexibility.

American icon Dolly Parton was a fierce ally of the labor movement & working people. It's a lesser-known fact that the heritage steam train at Dollywood brings in thousands of riders everyday, and plays an important role in the preservation of steam locomotives. We ❤️ you Dolly!

Meet Kelly, one of the many faces and skilled workers behind our transportation and infrastructure networks. He's been a member of Ironworkers Local 86 for 30 years, and we are proud to represent him as America's largest transportation labor federation.

From coast to coast and beyond, there are so many modes of transportation that the U.S. has to offer. Safe travels wherever your summer vacation takes you!

Tomorrow, August 22nd, marks 81 years since flight attendants made history and formed the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. In the last 8 decades, the union has successfully fought for workers' rights, women's rights, and aviation safety.

Did you know the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is our country’s oldest commercial railroad? Today we visited the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation to learn about the long and proud history of railroading across America.

Happy National Aviation Day to the dedicated individuals that make up the aviation workforce. From commercial travel to cargo, these workers show up every single day to serve the public and keep skies safe. ✈️

In 1932, civil servants were up against wage cuts, furloughs & nonexistent benefits. 94 years ago on August 18th, these conditions inspired them to form AFGE. Despite the challenges, both old & new, AFGE has never stopped fighting for federal workers. Happy Founding Day!

Companies don't run without workers-- but in 2025, the average S&P 500 CEO made 312 times more than the median worker salary. Unions are fighting to get workers their fair share. Read more at aflcio.org/paywatch

We thank Senator Blumenthal for re-introducing the Cabin Air Safety Act, which would protect aviation workers & passengers from unhealthy air contaminants while aboard commercial or cargo aircraft: ttd.org/news-and-med...

We are proud to spotlight Ed Hawes, a Horizon flight attendant and Association of Flight Attendants-CWA member, as part of our Faces of Transportation Labor series. In addition to keeping passengers safe, Ed is a strong advocate for his colleagues and union siblings in the aviation industry.

LISTEN: On America's Work Force Union Podcast, TTD President Greg Regan calls on Congress to preserve dependable, long-term funding for all Division J programs of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This includes critical safety, highway, bridge, rail, transit, port & intermodal programs.

We proudly joined the International Organization of Masters, Mates, & Pilots' 91st convention this week in Maryland! To support our nation's maritime workforce, we must protect the Jones Act and ensure that U.S. vessels are fully staffed with trained American mariners.

One of the many Faces of Transportation Labor is Seth Norris, an @opeiu.org Local 453 member who oversees hundreds of transit operators in Boston, Massachusetts. Overall, the MBTA moves nearly 1 million passengers per day thanks to workers like Seth!

ICYMI: We are proud to be a trades department of the @aflcio.org! Read more about the @ttdaflcio.bsky.social, the largest federation of transportation unions in the U.S., and how we advocate for the workers who keep our nation moving: aflcio.org/2026/7/27/ge...

Wherever this weekend takes you, remember it was brought to you by unions! Happy Friday from the gang at @ttdaflcio.bsky.social 🚇

NEWS: Railroaders are a step closer to seeing improvements to the Railroad Retirement Board, a self-funded entity which administers their hard-earned benefits. We thank Senators Bill Cassidy & Bernie Sanders for working to advance the bipartisan RRB Stability Act. ttd.org/news-and-med...

Letter carriers like Brother Mack are the eyes and ears of our communities—looking out for our neighbors, stepping up in critical moments, and making a real difference every single day. 💙

Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO@ttdaflcio.bsky.social · 2mo ago

As the largest federation of transportation unions in the country, TTD is proud to present our "Faces of Transportation Labor" series, spotlighting the skilled, dedicated transportation workforce that keeps our country moving. First up is Terrance from @lettercarriers.bsky.social:

CYMI: Last week, Reps. Dina Titus & Rob Bresnahan led a bipartisan letter urging the Federal Railroad Administration to preserve signal worker & train dispatcher certification programs. These programs help ensure that railroaders are highly trained and equipped to execute their jobs safely.

As the largest federation of transportation unions in the country, TTD is proud to present our "Faces of Transportation Labor" series, spotlighting the skilled, dedicated transportation workforce that keeps our country moving. First up is Terrance from @lettercarriers.bsky.social:

95 years ago, the organization that would become world's largest air line pilots union was formed in Chicago, Illinois. Today, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) continues to fight for the strongest safety standards and the highest quality benefits for their members.