IFPTE Endorses Gov. O’Malley for Democratic National Committee Chair

Today, the IFPTE endorsed Gov. Martin O’Malley for chair of the Democratic National Committee.

Government, Labor RightsFaraz KhanJanuary 17, 2025Martin O'Malley, DNC, Social Security

Society Applauds Launch of Community Engagement for New Nuclear

SUP/IFPTE Local 160 applauds the Ontario government for launching the community engagement process with the residents of the Port Hope region and the Williams Treaties First Nations.

Canada, Energy, GovernmentCandace RhettJanuary 17, 2025IFPTE Local 160, nuclear host community

IFPTE Says "THANK YOU" to Labor Secretary Julie Su

The AFL-CIO held a ceremony this week in Washington, DC to thank Department of Labor Secretary, Julie Su, who will be leaving her post as the Biden Administration’s term comes to a close.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettJanuary 17, 2025Secretary Julie Su

Local 86 Members Ratify New Three-Year Contract

After many months of negotiations, IFPTE Local 86 members ratified a new contract earlier this week.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettJanuary 17, 2025IFPTE Local 86, contract negotiations

IFPTE Applauds SEIU’s Re-affiliation with the “House of Labor”

IFPTE participated in an AFL-CIO executive council meeting this week in which President Liz Shuler announced that the 2-million strong Service Employees International Union (SEIU) will rejoin the AFL-CIO after over 20 years as an independent union.

Labor Rights, GovernmentCandace RhettJanuary 10, 2025SEIU reaffiliation

IFPTE Attends White House Signing Ceremony for the Social Security Fairness Act

IFPTE officials joined fellow Unionists, President Biden, Labor Secretary Julie Su, and congressional lawmakers at the White House on Sunday for a bill signing ceremony enacting the Social Security Fairness Act into law.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettJanuary 10, 2025Social Security Fairness Act, law

IFPTE Sec-Treasurer Henson, AFL-CIO President Shuler, and Labor Talk About Pro-Worker Reform of the Highly-Flawed H-1B High-Skill Work Visa

As factions of Trump supports argue over the H-1B work visa program, IFPTE, the AFL-CIO, and EPI research staff weighed in on what labor’s long-standing position on reforming the H-1B work visa program.

Labor Rights, Immigration, GovernmentFaraz KhanJanuary 10, 2025H-1B, Durbin, Grassley, guestworker

Canada’s Richest 100 CEOs Make 210 Times More than the Average Worker

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) released its annual report looking at the compensation of Canada’s richest 100 CEOs.

Canada, Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettJanuary 10, 2025CCPA, 100 CEOs

Support the OFL’s Women Vote Campaign: Make Every Vote Count for Women

The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) calls on all affiliates, union members, and community allies to stand together and champion the power of women’s voices in democracy.

Canada, GovernmentCandace RhettJanuary 10, 2025OFL, Int'l women' s day project

IFPTE Applauds Signing and Enactment of Social Security Fairness Act, Allowing Public Service Retirees and Workers to Receive Retirement Benefits They Have Paid Into

IFPTE offered the following statement applauding the passage and enactment of the Social Security Fairness Act, legislation which repeals the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).

House of Representatives Passes Bipartisan Government Funding Bill By 366 to 34 Margin, Senate Passage and Enactment Expected Friday Night

On Friday evening, less than 6 hours away from a lapse in federal government appropriations, the House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution to avert a shutdown and fund the federal government for three months.

GovernmentFaraz KhanDecember 20, 2024continuing resolution, government shutdown, Appropriations, Congress, bip

IFPTE Says “Thank You” to President Biden During DOL Tribute to Frances Perkins

Labor Secretary, Julie Su, hosted labor union members from across the labor movement this week at the Department of Labor in Washington, DC at a ceremony where the DOL honored two of America’s strongest and most influential advocates for America’s working class - the longest-serving labor secretary in United States history, Frances Perkins, and President Joe Biden.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettDecember 20, 2024Department of Labor, Frances Perkins

IFPTE Applauds Inclusion of Key Union Priorities in Water Resources Development Act of 2024

The executive officers of IFPTE commented on provisions in the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which was passed by the Senate and the House with overwhelming bipartisan support.

Federal Government Shutdown Looms Due to Lawmakers Buckling to Multi-Billionaire’s Whims

IFPTE issued a statement regarding the growing likelihood of a government shutdown, which would start when the current federal funding expires at 12:01 am, Saturday, December 21.

IFPTE, Federal Unions Join Senators Kaine, Hirono, Warner, Van Hollen, and Cardin to Make Last Push to Pass Saving the Civil Service Act, Anti-Schedule F Bill

On Tuesday, Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) was joined by Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) in an effort to advance the IFPTE-backed Saving the Civil Service Act, S.399 , on the floor of the Senate through a unanimous consent procedure. i

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettDecember 17, 2024Saving the Civil Service Act

President Biggs Discusses Federal Workers, DOL Secretary Nominee, and NAIJ on America’s Work Force Podcast

President Biggs was invited to be a guest on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast this week to discuss what Labor Unions, including those like IFPTE that represent federal workers, can expect in the next administration.

Government, Labor Rights, ImmigrationCandace RhettDecember 13, 2024AWUP, President Biggs, Ed "Flash" Ferenc

Labor Leaders, Members of Congress Urge the Senate to Repeal GPO-WEP, Senator Chuck Schumer Announced He Will Bring Repeal to a Vote

Today on Capitol Hill, IFPTE President Matt Biggs, and public service workers from across the country rallied with national labor leaders to call on the Senate to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act — bipartisan legislation to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) that the House has already approved overwhelmingly.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettDecember 11, 2024WEP rally

As the 118 Congress winds down IFPTE and coalition partners demand Senate action on legislation to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)

Despite overwhelming bipartisan support, a 327-75 vote of approval in the House, and a strong endorsement for the legislation by President Biden, the Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82, S. 597) has yet to be scheduled for consideration in the United States Senate.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettDecember 6, 2024Social Security Fairness Act, WEP

IFPTE Applauds Bipartisan Agreement on Water Resources Development Act, Inclusion Union-Backed Provisions

This week, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unveiled their compromise text for the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. The agreed-to WRDA text addresses some of the priorities that IFPTE has advocated for inclusion in the bill

President-Elect Trump Nominates Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary

IFPTE President Matt Biggs commented that Rep. Chavez-ReDemer “established herself as a supporter of unions and workers across the private, public, and federal sectors” during her term in the House of Representatives.

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