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Issues

Public policies impact all of us. We firmly believe that it is critical to be engaged in a non-partisan way when possible when it comes to legislation that affects our members and communities. To that end, below are seven categories we tend to focus on, but it is growing based on our members' interests and professions.

ADVOCACY

One of our primary roles is working with our local affiliates on their legislative priorities, both in Canada and the United States. Working together, our voices are stronger than advocating for change on our own. If you are a supporter or a representative of an IFPTE local looking to recommend or provide comments on public legislation, please contact us.

LEGISLATIVE WEEK

Every year, excluding when we have a convention, we hold a Legislative Week in Washington, DC. We also conduct similar events in Ottawa, Canada, as well within provincial Canadian governments. At these events, members from various IFPTE locals come together to advocate on a variety of issues to public officials important to their colleagues, profession, and communities.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Labor Rights

As a labor union, our core focus is on strengthening and protecting collective bargaining, a recognized human right.

 
 
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Aerospace

Commercial aviation is the backbone of civil transportation, and we support the employees who design, build, customize, and maintain these modern wonders.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Energy

Power generation is key to our modern civilization. We support clean and efficient ways to produce power that creates good jobs, along with policies and research limiting carbon emissions.

 
 
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Trade

Trade policies should prioritize public interests instead of enriching corporate stakeholders at the expense of labor rights, wages, and the environment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Immigration

Immigration policies should be fair and thoughtful, design to prevent exploitation while also ensuring businesses do not undermine U.S. and Canadian workers’ wages and benefits.

 
 
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Infrastructure

Road, bridges, locks, dams, power grids, rail, and other related public infrastructure are vital to our economy. We believe governments should invest heavily in public infrastructure projects, along with maintenance and innovation that lead to good and safe jobs.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Government

Government employees are critical to a functional democracy and economy. To ensure politicians are held accountable, whistle-blower protections are enforced, and professional integrity and independence are maintained, it’s critical that public servants are organized and use their collective voice.

 
 
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Want to Have More Say Over Policies That Impact You? 

 
 
 
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