MFL, CLC, WLC International Women’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser

Tickets are still available for the International Women’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser in Winnipeg: March 8, 8:00 am, Union Centre Auditorium (275 Broadway).

CLC: Big Milestone for Canadians as Liberals and NDP Reach Deal on Pharmacare

In Canada, the Liberals and New Democrats have reached a deal on pharmacare.

Candace RhettMarch 1, 2024Canadian Labour Congress, pharmacare

Henson Attends Annual AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer’s Meeting

AFL-CIO affiliated Union Secretary-Treasurers met this week virtually and in Washington, DC to discuss the major issues impacting America’s labor movement.

IFPTE Joins FWA Letter Urging Senate to Move Anne Wagner’s FLRA Nomination

IFPTE joined the Unions of the Federal Workers Alliance (FWA) this week in urging the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to move Anne Wagner’s nomination for member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) through committee.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettMarch 1, 2024FWA, FLR, Anne Wagner

TAKE ACTION: Join SPEEA to Protect Striking Workers

SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001, fellow labor unions, and community supporters will hold a labor rally to protect striking workers on Wednesday, February 28, at noon, on the State Capitol Steps in Olympia, WA.

Aerospace, Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettFebruary 23, 2024SPEEA, HB 1893, striking workers, unemployment insurance

TEAM Letter to Manitoba Minister of Labour

As part of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161’s ongoing campaign to keep telecommunications jobs in Manitoba and in their workplace, and in light of Bell Canada’s recent announcement to cut 4,800 jobs, or 9% of its workforce, TEAM President, Dave Eyjolfson, sent a letter last week to the Honourable Malaya Marcelino, Minister of Labour and Immigration for Manitoba.

With Government Funding Deadlines Days Away, IFPTE Reiterates Call for Passing Bipartisan FY24 Spending Bills, Avoiding Government Shutdown

With just a week to go before a partial government shutdown starts on Saturday, March 2nd, IFPTE once more urged House and Senate leadership to act urgently and pass bipartisan government funding legislation and remove controversial policy riders or “poison pills” that will delay and block passage.

GovernmentFaraz KhanFebruary 23, 2024Shutdown 2023, Shutdown 2024, continuing resolution, government shutdown

Georgia Bill Targets Workers and Unions, Undermines Workers Ability to Organize – IFPTE Weighs-In

IFPTE weighed-in this week with lawmakers in the Georgia State House of Representatives as they were set to vote on draconian legislation whose intent is not only to stifle the ability of workers to organize, but also threaten the business interests of employers themselves.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettFebruary 23, 2024Georgia state house of representatives, SB 362, Union Cards

Local 147 Attends Commerce Department CHIPs Act Announcement

Local 147 leaders Jerry Bouchard and Mike Croll attended an event in Malta, New York on Tuesday hosted by the United States Commerce Department to announce the $1.5 billion in funding upstate New York to expand and create new manufacturing capacity and capabilities to securely produce more essential chips for automotive, IoT, aerospace, defense, and other vital markets.

Aerospace, Energy, Infrastructure, Labor RightsCandace RhettFebruary 23, 2024IFPTE Local 147, Department of Commerce, CHIPS, KAPL

Manitoba Federation of Labour Convention

The 44th Convention of the Manitoba Federation of Labour will be held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba from May 9-11, 2024. Early bird registration deadline ends March 1.

Labor Rights, CanadaCandace RhettFebruary 23, 2024MFL 44th Convention

IFPTE Welcomes Biden-Harris Administration’s Announcement to Invest in Critical Semiconductor Manufacturing in New York and Vermont

IFPTE applauds President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on the announcement of the preliminary memorandum of terms for Global Foundries to build new facilities and expand existing facilities for domestic semiconductor fabrication.

IFPTE Joins Hill Press Event Against So-Called ‘Fiscal Commission’

IFPTE President Matt Biggs and Legislative Director, Faraz Khan, joined labor Sisters and Brothers on Capitol Hill this week in support of Connecticut Congressman John Larson’s efforts to prevent a so-called fiscal commission from being enacted into law.

SUP President Presents at CNSC Darlington Hearing

Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) President Michelle Johnston presented at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s hearing on the Darlington New Nuclear Project.

SPEEA Joins Picketing Flight Attendants at Sea-Tac

About a half-dozen members and staff from SPEEA, IFPTE Local 2001, joined hundreds of chanting flight attendants and cheering union activists gathered outside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Feb. 13.

Aerospace, Labor RightsCandace RhettFebruary 16, 2024SPEEA, flight attendants, Peter Campbell, SEATAC

Secretary-Treasurer Henson Participates in White House CHIPS Discussion

Labor leaders, including IFPTE Secretary-Treasurer, Gay Henson, and industry representatives met at the White House last week with Department of Labor and Department of Commerce officials to discuss the implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act.

Government, EnergyCandace RhettFebruary 16, 2024Gay Henson, White House, DOL, Department of Commerce, CHIPS, Science Act

Society Adds Member Voices to Ontario Budget Submission

The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) has once again submitted its budget recommendations to the Ontario government.

Bill 124 Decision Upheld by Court of Appeal

On February 12, the Court of Appeal for Ontario upheld an earlier decision that struck down the Ontario government’s Bill 124.

Canada, Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettFebruary 16, 2024Bill 124, IFPTE Local 160, Court of Appeal

IFPTE Hosts 2024 Legislative Advocacy Conference

Local members and leaders from around the United States attended IFPTE’s annual legislative advocacy conference this week in Washington, DC. (photo: Brad Braswell, IFPTE Local 1)

Local 86 Brings Army Corps Issues to California’s Congressional Delegation

During this week’s IFPTE Legislative Conference, Local 86 President Debra O’Leary brought key issues to the attention of members of California’s Congressional delegation.

GovernmentCandace RhettFebruary 9, 2024IFPTE Local 86, Debra O'Leary, Army Corps