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AAR statement on the passing of Larry Willis

Nov 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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