Ninth Annual Conference of the
National Association of State Highway and Transportation Unions (NASHTU)
April 28-30, 2008 – Washington, D.C.
Photo Highlights
Ted Toppin, PECG, asks NASHTU conference attendees for input on future NASHTU conferences.
Jimmy Tarlau, CWA, closes the 9th Annual Conference by discussing a 2008-2009 action plan for NASHTU.
Congresswoman Laura Richardson (D-CA) with PECG members Joya Gilster-Nava, Bob McNew, Roger Barnes, and Matt Hanson.
Congresswoman Laura Richardson (D-CA) talks to NASHTU attendees about transportation issues in Southern California and across the nation.
Ted Toppin, PECG, introduces California Congresswoman Laura Richardson (D).
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro stands with CSEA representatives Kevin Ng and Stephen Livingston.
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) addresses NASHTU on the last day of the conference.
Mary Richards, MOSES, introduces Congresswoman Carolyn Kilpatrick (D-Michigan), author of H.R. 3621 – NASHTU’s cost-benefit analysis bill, at the Congressional Reception.
Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) with Roger Barnes, Joya Gilster-Nava, Michael Whiteside, Bob McNew and Matt Hanson of the Professional Engineers in California Government (PECG).
Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) stands with the Wisconsin NASHTU Delegation, including: John English, Dan Ewert, Jim Garity, Michael Murphy, Scott Sharp, Kenneth Young and Kurt Zunker.
Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ) at the Congressional Reception with Paul Pologruto, Bob Parker, and Paul Ignarri of the Communication Workers of America (CWA) Local 1032 (New Jersey).
Carl Stump, Jim Esposito, Paul Gendron, and Robert Grant of the New York State Public Employees Federation at the Congressional Reception.
Denise Robinson and Kathleen Wilson of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) Local 400 (Rhode Island) at the Congressional Reception.
Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers and Scientists (MOSES) representatives Mickey Splaine, Mary Richards, and Joe Dorant at the Congressional Reception.
Roger Barnes, Bob McNew, Joya Gilster-Nava, and Matt Hanson of the Professional Engineers in California Government (PECG) at the Congressional Reception.
Jimmy Tarlau, CWA, introduces Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-MD) at the Congressional Reception.
Jerry Ketchum, Bill Land, Amy Lipset, and John Eck of SEIU Local 517M (Michigan) at the Congressional Reception.
David Kusnet, author of Highway Robbery I and II, tells NASHTU participants about his new book entitled, “Love your work – but not your job? Here’s why.
Michael Replogle, Transportation Director for Environmental Defense, addresses the NASHTU attendees about how environmental issues impact transportation.
John Wells, Director for the Office of Economic and Strategic Analysis at U.S. DOT, takes part in the Federal Transportation Reauthorization panel discussion.
Anne Canby, President of the Surface Transportation Policy Project, participates in a panel discussion on Federal Transportation Reauthorization Issues.
Susan Binder, Executive Director for the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Commission, talks about issues facing transportation infrastructure and the next transportation “authorization.
Nancy Humphrey, Transportation Research Board, discusses the potential impacts of climate change on U.S. Transportation.
Phineas Baxandall, Senior Analyst for Tax and Budget Policy for U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG), warns NASHTU attendees about the dangers of road privatization and so-called public-private partnerships.
JayEtta Hecker, Director for Physical Infrastructure Issues at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), gives a presentation that highlighted a recent GAO report that outlines some of the pitfalls of state contracting practices and public-private partnerships.
Emil Frankel, Transportation Policy Director for the Bi-Partisan Policy Center, discusses financial needs and ways to fund transportation projects.
Jack Basso, AASHTO, addresses NASHTU attendees about the state of federal funding for transportation projects.
Dennis Houlihan, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), introduces Jack Basso, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
Ed Wytkind, Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, speaks to NASHTU participants about current transportation labor issues facing the 110th Congress.
Jimmy Tarlau, Communications Workers of America (CWA), introduces Ed Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO.
Aaron Klein, Chief Economist for the Senate Banking Committee, talks about financing options for transportation projects during the congressional panel discussion.
Kathy Dedrick, Senior Policy Advisor for Transportation for the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, participates in the congressional panel discussion.
Helena Zyblikewycz, Senior Professional Staff Member for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, takes part in the congressional panel discussion.
Ted Toppin, Professional Engineers in California Government (PECG), moderates the congressional panel discussion on Reauthorization, Bridge and Tunnel Inspections, and Financing.
Mary Richards, Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers and Scientists (MOSES), gives welcoming remarks to open the 2008 NASHTU Conference."