Members of the Non-Profit Employees Union joined officers and staff from IFPTE at a watch party to view the returns from the Virginia and New Jersey state elections in downtown DC Tuesday night.
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 MoreThis week, after a breakthrough on the Build Back Better Act, IFPTE told Members of the House of Representatives “[t]he time to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is now.”
Read MoreOn Sunday, November 7th, 2021, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) will be hosting its annual fundraising brunch for the Errol Black Chair in Labour Issues in Winnipeg, MB.
Read MoreThis week Society of United Professionals/Local 160 leaders brought together government officials, SUP union members, and leaders from the larger Canadian labour movement to tour the world’s largest nuclear power plant, the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station.
Read MoreIFPTE responded to President Biden's announcement of the "Build Back Better Framework" with statements in support of the legislative proposal and a call for Congress to urgently pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Build Back Better Act.
Read MoreIFPTE officers made the following statements after the introduction of the Social Security 2100 Act, legislation sponsored by Rep. John Larson that strengthens Social Security’s finances while also expanding benefits.
Read MoreIFPTE officers issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s House introduction of the bipartisan Public Sector Freedom to Negotiate Act, sponsored by Congressmen Matt Cartwright (D-PA), and cosponsored by Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and over 150 other Representatives.
Read MoreThis week, IFPTE joined other labor unions and and national organizations representing a cross-section of American people and communities in requesting lawmakers and President Biden maintain key priorities in the Build Back Better Act budget reconciliation bill.
Read MoreLast week, IFPTE Western Federal Area Vice President/Local 121 President Jamie Uyeunten and IFPTE President Matt Biggs served as delegates to the 71st Convention of the Metal Trades Department (MTD).
Read MoreThis week IFPTE President Matt Biggs, Secretary-Treasurer/TVA EA Local 1937 President Gay Henson, Eastern Federal Area VP Renae McKenzie, and Legislative Director Faraz Khan met with Tennessee Valley Authority leaders in Washington, D.C.
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 MoreThis week , Immigration Judges received an email message stating that the performance metrics imposed by the Trump administration which violated judicial ethics are now “suspended.”
Read MoreThe CLC President met this week in Ottawa with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to discuss the challenges working people are still facing as Canada starts on the long road to an economic recovery.
Read MoreThis week, the IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN) Planning Committee met to review recent WSN activities and plan upcoming WSN Speakers Series events.
Read MoreIFPTE congratulations to the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) on a successful “virtual” convention which was held October 7-9, 2021. Over 400 delegates, observers, and guests attended the convention.
Read MorePresident Matt Biggs and Legislative Director Faraz Khan attended a talk by AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, at the National Press Club (NPC) this week.
Read MoreAs Congressional negotiators continue to work out the provisions to be included in the Build Back Better Act budget reconciliation package, IFPTE joined energy sector, building trades, and industrial unions in urging lawmakers to ensure that no energy worker is negatively impacted by the ongoing transition from fossil-linked energy production to a decarbonized economy
Read MoreLast weekend, IFPTE leaders and members in New Jersey joined other labor leaders and members to support Governor Phil Murphy and other labor-endorsed state candidates for office at the Hudson Councy CLC Labor Walk in Jersey City.
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