This week, as IFPTE union leaders and members were advocating for the union’s priorities and labor-backed nominees, including Anne Wagner for FLRA Member, IFPTE urged the leadership and the Senators on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to back Wagner’s nomination.
Read MoreMore than 20 members of SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001 met with about 30 Washington state lawmakers in Olympia to urge support for labor and aerospace issues.
Read MoreThe IFPTE family is proud to recognize and honor Black History Month. IFPTE not only cherishes the historic and continuing alliance between the Civil Rights Movement and the Labor Movement, we also honor Black workers and families.
Read MoreThe Association of Administrative Law Judges (AALJ/IFPTE Judicial Council 1) president, Judge Som Ramrup, and AALJ/JC1 vice president, Judge Bill Ramsey, traveled to Washington, DC this week to participate in meetings on Capitol Hill with key Congressional offices.
Read MoreCongressman Gerry Connolly (D, VA) and Senator Brian Schatz (D, HI) introduced identical House and Senate versions of the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act this week calling on Congress to approve a 7.4% pay raise for federal workers.
Read MoreLeaders and members of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161, WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162, and SUP/IFPTE Local 160 came together this week in Winnipeg, Manitoba to participate in IFPTE’s 3rd annual Western Canada legislative conference.
Read MoreThe Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) applauded the Ontario Provincial government’s announcement this week to pursue the refurbishment of the Pickering B Nuclear Generating Station (PNGS).
Read MoreOfficers and staff from IFPTE, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Jobs with Justice (JWJ), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) came together for two days of meetings in Chattanooga this week to discuss the coalition’s ongoing efforts to stand up a training center for STEM workers.
Read MoreA year after historic new health care agreements, a triple-demic and slow government action, means Canada’s health care system is still failing our children, seniors, and all seriously ill patients.
Read MoreTickets are available for the International Women’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser in Winnipeg, March 8 at 8:00am, Union Centre Auditorium (275 Broadway).
Read MoreIFPTE International Representative, David LaFemina, participated in an event in Connecticut with two of IFPTE’s strongest supporters: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su.
Read MoreSPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001 sent a strong contingent of members to the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka this week to participate in the Kansas State AFL-CIO's legislative advocacy conference.
Read MoreIFPTE applauds freshman Rep. Ryan’s commitment to supporting working people, veterans, and our democratic values
Read MoreIFPTE executive offered remarked that Rep. Jayapal, “has distinguished herself as a champion for working people” and “a clear voice for renewing America’s promise to create a more just society.”
Read MoreIFPTE Local 98, representing Army Corps of Engineers employees in the New York District and North Atlantic Division Office, held their first membership meeting of 2024 this week.
Read MoreNewly confirmed Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner, Martin O’Malley, held a virtual Labor Roundtable Meeting this week with the agency’s unions, including the Association of Administrative Law Judges (AALJ/IFPTE Judicial Council 1).
Read MoreBrother Sean McBride, Jr., who is a member of IFPTE Local 196, Chapter 10, was recently sworn in to serve as Captain of the Atlantic Highlands Fire Department.
Read MoreIFPTE is sad to report the January 5th passing of Ryan Patrick Shearon, son of retired IFPTE President and Secretary-Treasurer, Paul Shearon.
Read MoreAfter 33 years of service to the United States Army Corps of Engineers, IFPTE Local 561 president, Regina Parker, is set to retire on January 12th.
Read MoreLabor Rights are Civil Rights! IFPTE Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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