IFPTE welcomed the reintroduction of the Richard L. Trumka PRO Act, sponsored in the House by Education and Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Chair
Read MoreShuler, who was serving as interim President/Secretary-Treasurer following the sudden passing of President Trumka, is the first woman to lead America's labor federation. Read IFPTE executive officers’ comments on President Shuler’s election to lead the AFL-CIO.
Read MoreIFPTE President Paul Shearon: “The news of Rich Trumka’s passing is a terrible loss to the members of our union and for all workers. He was the leading voice for America’s workers, many of whom, despite their hard work, struggle day in and day out to provide for their families.”
Read MoreAFL-CIO President Richard Trumka led a letter signed by many of America’s labor leaders, including IFPTE President Paul Shearon, informing Congress of the five economic essentials that must be at the center of the CARES 2 package.
Read MorePresident Shearon and Secretary-Treasurer Biggs also sent a letter to the Fed Reserve requesting its "lending facilities include robust protections for workers and help stabilize and sustain state and local public services."
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