Washington, DC – November 30, 2020 – AAR president and CEO Ian Jefferies issued the following statement on the passing of Larry Willis, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO.

“Larry’s passing is a tremendous loss for all who knew this thoughtful, tireless advocate for the transportation and labor communities. Larry always was clear-eyed about his mission as the head of TTD – protect and fight for the people that keep America moving. I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family at this remarkably challenging time.”

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