IFPTE, Federal Unions Join Senators Kaine, Hirono, Warner, Van Hollen, and Cardin to Make Last Push to Pass Saving the Civil Service Act, Anti-Schedule F Bill
IFPTE, Federal Unions Join Senators Kaine, Hirono, Warner, Van Hollen, and Cardin to Make Last Push to Pass Saving the Civil Service Act, Anti-Schedule F Bill

On Tuesday, Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) was joined by Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) in an effort to advance the IFPTE-backed Saving the Civil Service Act, S.399, on the floor of the Senate through a unanimous consent procedure. i

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Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettSaving the Civil Service Act
Labor Leaders, Members of Congress Urge the Senate to Repeal GPO-WEP, Senator Chuck Schumer Announced He Will Bring Repeal to a Vote
Labor Leaders, Members of Congress Urge the Senate to Repeal GPO-WEP, Senator Chuck Schumer Announced He Will Bring Repeal to a Vote

Today on Capitol Hill, IFPTE President Matt Biggs, and public service workers from across the country rallied with national labor leaders to call on the Senate to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act — bipartisan legislation to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) that the House has already approved overwhelmingly.

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Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettWEP rally
As the 118 Congress winds down IFPTE and coalition partners demand Senate action on legislation to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)
As the 118 Congress winds down IFPTE and coalition partners demand Senate action on legislation to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)

Despite overwhelming bipartisan support, a 327-75 vote of approval in the House, and a strong endorsement for the legislation by President Biden, the Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82, S. 597) has yet to be scheduled for consideration in the United States Senate.

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Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettSocial Security Fairness Act, WEP
IFPTE Applauds Bipartisan Agreement on Water Resources Development Act, Inclusion Union-Backed Provisions
IFPTE Applauds Bipartisan Agreement on Water Resources Development Act, Inclusion Union-Backed Provisions

This week, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unveiled their compromise text for the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. The agreed-to WRDA text addresses some of the priorities that IFPTE has advocated for inclusion in the bill

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Infrastructure, GovernmentFaraz KhanWRDA, Water Resources Development Act, locks and dams, USACE, Infrastructure
IFPTE Continues Pushing Congressional Passage and Enactment of Social Security Fairness Act, Which Repeals WEP and GPO
IFPTE Continues Pushing Congressional Passage and Enactment of Social Security Fairness Act, Which Repeals WEP and GPO

After the House of Representatives passed the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) with overwhelming bipartisan support, IFPTE is urging the U.S. Senate to do the same and restore Social Security benefits for some 2.7 million Americans who have already paid for those benefits.  

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GovernmentFaraz KhanWEP, GPO, Social Security Fairness Act, Social Security
TEAM AGM Highlights Opportunities and Challenges Ahead for the Local
TEAM AGM Highlights Opportunities and Challenges Ahead for the Local

Members of TEAM-IFPTE Local 161 gathered in Winnipeg on November 12 and 13 for their annual general meetings. The lunch hour meetings featured a packed agenda that included financial updates, a report from the President, an overview of workplace issues and member advocacy efforts, and a presentation on key objectives for the upcoming collective bargaining round.

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Canada, GovernmentFaraz KhanTEAM, IFPTE Local 161, Manitoba