IFPTE Applauds Senate Confirmation of Robert Shriver for OPM Deputy Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The executive officers of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) issued the following statements applauding the Senate’s confirmation of Robert H. Shriver, III, President Biden’s nominee to serve as Deputy Director of the Office of Personnel (OPM).
IFPTE President Matt Biggs:
“Our union congratulates OPM Deputy Director Rob Shriver and applauds his bipartisan Senate confirmation. Deputy Director Shriver continues a distinguished career in public service and with his hands-on expertise on federal personnel policies, he will be an asset to the federal workforce and to achieving President Biden’s management agenda. IFPTE has a strong working relationship with the Deputy Director because he understands that it is critical to consider and incorporate the perspectives of federal employees and necessary to work in partnership with federal employee unions. We look forward to continuing the productive relationship Deputy Director Shriver and OPM Director Kiran Ahuja.”
Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson:
“IFPTE thanks the Senate for confirming Rob Shriver for OPM’s Deputy Director position. In various roles at OPM, the Deputy Director has shown himself to possess a deep understanding of the mission of OPM, and why making the federal government a model employer is critical to promoting innovation and ensuring successful government operations. President Biden has assembled a leadership team at OPM that understands federal employees’ unions are a valuable resource and partners in achieving agencies’ mission. IFPTE anticipates continued engagement with the Administration and with OPM.”
Across the United States and Canada, IFPTE represents 90,000 highly skilled workers in the federal, public, and private sectors. IFPTE is an affiliate of the AFL-CIO and the CLC. More information can be found at www.IFPTE.org
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