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. 💙

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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.

We are thrilled to congratulate TCU Alstom technicians on ratifying their first collective bargaining agreement. These workers, who operate and maintain the Plane Train at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport, have successfully secured wage increases, improved benefits, and workplace rights.

America's largest transportation labor federation opposes David Cummins' nomination to serve as TSA Administrator. The TSA needs a leader who will protect and respect workers, and uphold strong safety standards that maintain the security of our airspace. Our statement:

WATCH: Captain Don Josberger, President of MM&P, advocated for strong staffing standards, highly trained crews, and additional measures for accident response & prevention in today's roundtable hosted by the House Maritime & Coast Guard Subcommittee. democrats-transportation.house.gov/committee-ac...

Last week, we were proud to join BLET leaders and members at their Western Regional Conference in New Orleans. Rail labor is stronger when we stand together to fight for high safety standards, wages, and quality benefits for our railroaders.

50+ aviation stakeholders, part of the Modern Skies Coalition, sent a letter this week urging Congress to allocate $20 billion for the Brand New Air Traffic Control System. Workers, airlines, airports & passengers will all benefit from a safer, more reliable ATC system.

Transit systems don't just serve cities-- remote and rural communities also rely on local transit networks to stay connected! Today, we celebrate Rural Transit Day and the transportation workers around the country who make travel possible.

Today, labor leaders & National Transportation Safety Board Chair Homendy discussed the importance of worker safety across the rail industry. Every rail worker deserves to be safe on the job. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the Norfolk Southern conductor who was killed on the job last week.

Our partners at @TransportLngCtr just celebrated 25 years since their founding. ITLC has spent a quarter-century supporting sustainable career pathways, training, and retention for the transportation workforce. Happy anniversary!🎉

22 years ago, UNITE HERE was formed by merging two unions & thousands of members from the textile, hospitality & service industries. Today, the diverse and powerful union stands more than 300,000 members strong, and continues to grow by organizing and mobilizing.

This weekend, a historic heat wave broke records across multiple regions of the U.S. Each year, dozens of workers are injured or lose their lives due to extreme temperatures. That number should be zero. Read more at: aflcio.org/heat

POLICY STATEMENT: Lawmakers must work together to pass an aviation safety bill of the highest standard, which includes integrated ADSB-In technology. Preventing future collisions and saving lives is a no-brainer. ttd.org/policy/polic...

This weekend, millions of Americans will celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. We thank every single transportation worker across the country for making holiday travel possible, and ensuring our safety. Happy 4th!

Happy National Postal Worker day to the hardworking members of the National Association of Letter Carriers! We are grateful for every single postal employee for keeping us connected, supporting our economy, and going above & beyond serve communities every single day.

We ❤️ America's Metro System! In honor of WMATA's 50th anniversary & the U.S.A.'s 250th birthday, TTD paid a visit to the Metro exhibition in Washington, D.C., featuring an original 1000 series car from 1976 and an 8000 series test car.

More than 150 members of Congress signed on to a Labor Caucus led letter to Delta Air Lines, urging Delta leadership to abide by the law and not interfere with ongoing union organizing efforts by flight attendants, fleet service workers, and technicians:

As America's largest transportation labor federation, we know that safety should ALWAYS come first. We stand alongside the dedicated @atulocal689.bsky.social workers who move our region as they fight for strong staffing and safety standards.

TTD urges the Federal Railroad Administration to uphold strong certification safety requirements for railroad dispatchers and signal employees. These high standards are not a burden, but rather a necessary step in keeping railroads safer from collisions and derailments. ttd.org/policy/polic...

This week, TTD President Greg Regan spoke at the 6th Quadrennial National Division Convention of the BMWED-IBT in Chicago, Illinois. Together, transportation labor will continue fighting against corporate greed to protect rail workers, jobs & communities.

This morning, TTD Secretary-Treasurer Shari Semelsberger & Policy Director Andrea Wohleber kicked off the 2026 NASHTU Conference, where they introduced TTD & our 39 unions, and discussed the Surface Reauthorization bill.

From Seattle to New Jersey, the World Cup is powered by America's transit systems and the dedicated workers who build, operate, and maintain them. Travel safe during the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

As America's largest transportation labor federation, @ttdaflcio.bsky.social was proud to sponsor the shuttles to U.S. Bank Stadium during the 30th @aflcio.org Convention last week!

ICYMI: At the 30th AFL-CIO Convention, USW President Roxanne Brown & MEBA Secretary-Treasurer Roland Rexha spoke on strengthening the U.S. supply chain and bolstering our economic self-reliance through shipbuilding. Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/ZN_ssRx...