Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA), a steadfast supporter of workers’ rights and issues that matter to working Americans, is preparing to reintroduce the Tax Fairness for Workers Act and IFPTE is asking Representatives to cosponsor the legislation. This bill would restore the federal income tax deduction for union dues as well as the tax deduction for unreimbursed business expenses, both of which were removed by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Read MoreThis week, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced and IFPTE endorsed the No Tax Breaks for Union Busting At, legislation to prevent businesses from writing off expenses incurred to bust union organizing drives.
Read MoreIFPTE is among the 58 national groups that released a letter to Members of Congress in support of President Biden’s international corporate tax reforms. The groups collectively represent millions of Americans, including women, workers, retirees, students, teachers, faith leaders, and small business owners.
Read MoreThis week, IFPTE sent letters to Senators highlighting the union’s policy priorities for the proposed $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework and the $3.5 trillion budget resolution.
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 MoreFollowing IFPTE's letter last week urging Congress to block implementation of the Trump Administration's fiscally irresponsible payroll tax deferral policy, Senators Van Hollen and Collins led an effort this week in the Senate urging OPM and OMB to allow federal workers to opt out of the deferral.
Read MoreWhile urging Congress to approve legislation to block implementation of the payroll tax deferral, IFPTE warns that the presidential directive, “will needlessly leave federal workers with a significant tax debt that will have to be re-paid next year,” and, “could be a dangerous step toward the slippery slope of dismantling Social Security altogether.”
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