“Our union was formed in in U.S. Navy’s shipyards around the time of World War I and since then, every day, for more than a century, our members who are employed by the Department of Defense, The Department of Justice and other federal agencies have worked tirelessly to defend this nation. “
Read MoreIFPTE sent a letter opposing several misguided bills being considered in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee that would allow for the Executive Branch to destroy federal union collective bargaining agreements and union rights , the dismantling of federal government services and critical functions and attack federal unions official time and dues deductions.
Read MoreRemarking on the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment’s report, IFPTE President Biggs thanked Pres. Biden and VP Harris “for continuing to make good on their commitment to working Americans by using the power of the Executive Branch to support the right to organize and bargain collectively.”
Read MoreIFPTE issued the following statement after the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee reported favorably the nomination of Susan T. Grundmann for Member of the FLRA.
Read MoreIFPTE President Matt Biggs appeared on Federal News Network to discuss the impact of President Biden’s Executive Order on worker organizing, particularly with respect to federal workers.
Read MoreIFPTE was one of 21 FWA unions urging the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to approve FLRA Board nominees Ernest DuBester and Susan T. Grundmann and FLRA General Counsel nominee Kurt Rumsfeld.
Read MoreElections have consequences. This weeks’ announcement by Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh on boosting union representation in the federal sector is a positive consequence that stands in stark contrast to the policies of the previous administration.
Read MoreDr. Lee Stone, who has led IFPTE and helped build union power in countless roles, shared a farewell message with the IFPTE Federal Caucus as he stepped down from the IFPTE Executive Council.
Read MoreIFPTE fully supports a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for workers in the federal sector. This country is in the middle of a terrible pandemic, more than 627,000 Americans are dead, and we don’t want any more of our members dying.
Read MorePresident Biden fired Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul and Deputy Commissioner David Black. The Biden Administration’s decision to change comes after calls for their removal by IFPTE and the Association of Administrative Law Judges-Judicial Council 1.
Read MoreFormer Local 12 President, and longtime Local 12 member, Kurt Norberg retired this week from federal service.
Read MoreIFPTE is sad to report that Brother Drew Terry, a former president and longtime legislative director for Local 1, passed away late last week. IFPTE executive officers commented on the Brother Terry’s passing.
Read MorePresident Biden’s proposal commits to addressing the long-neglected physical infrastructure deficit as well as recommitting to federal policy that supports R&D, manufacturing and innovation, and workers rights.
Read MoreThe letter to Attorney General-designate Merrick Garland urges him to “take all necessary actions to ensure that immigration judges can continue to be represented by their union.”
Read MoreIFPTE applauds the Biden Administration for wasting “no time in standing up for our nation’s civil service.”
Read MoreHouse Government Reform Subcommittee Chairman Gerry Connolly ramped up oversight of agencies across the federal government this week by releasing his 'IG response tracker'.
Read MoreAs the Trump Administration moves toward re-opening government, IFPTE was one of 24 FWA unions sending a letter to the president that includes comprehensive worker safety criteria, writing that “we hope you recognize that it is paramount that workers be protected while performing their duties.”
Read MoreIFPTE was one of 28 Federal-Postal Coalition organizations signing a letter to all Congressional lawmakers this week urging Congress’ “prompt response,” to the “challenges facing the federal and postal community related to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
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