Before the House of Representatives took a contentious vote on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, IFPTE urged lawmakers to reject the bill on the House floor and to continue working on the 5-year agriculture policy authorization bill so that it meets the needs of American workers and their families, communities that count on food assistance, and farmers.
Read MoreMay 1st marks International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day or Labour Day - a time recognized around the world to reflect on the contributions of workers and the ongoing importance of collective action.
Read MoreEarlier this week, IFPTE members joined workers across Canada to mark the National Day of Mourning on April 28. In Winnipeg and communities nationwide, ceremonies honoured those killed, injured, or made ill because of their work - while renewing a commitment to prevention.
Read MoreAFEU/IFPTE Local 30 members employed at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, gathered last week for the Local’s annual membership meeting.
Read MoreSPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001 honored and thanked Brother BJ Moore this week as he is set to retire after 25 years of service to SPEEA members.
Read MoreIFPTE Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson was a guest this week on “Uncancellable with Dale Jackson”, a radio talk show in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to discuss the future of the Tennessee Valley Authority as the nation’s largest public utility.
Read MoreIFPTE issued the following statements in response to Defense Secretary Hegseth’s union-busting directive.
Read MoreIn their Earth Day 2026 messages, both the AFL-CIO and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) are reinforcing a shared priority: the transition to a greener economy must be built by - and for - working people.
Read MoreIFPTE Local 21 Vice President of Legislative and Political Action/Western Area Vice President Frances Hsieh, Legislative Director Faraz Khan, President Matt Biggs, and Local 70 NPEU/Southeastern Area Vice President Amy Chin-Lai, attended a meet and greet event in support IFPTE’s endorsed Congressional candidate, Connie Chan.
Read MoreIFPTE was one of eight Unions signing onto an AFGE-led lawsuit last week in the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts challenging the Trump Administration’s interim final rule.
Read MoreIFPTE was one of four Unions invited to participate in the inaugural event of the Congressional Federal Workforce Caucus this week on Capitol Hill.
Read MoreThe bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act, HR. 5408, will help repair a broken process for negotiating first contracts after workers have successfully voted to form a union in the private sector.
Read MoreIFPTE responded this week to efforts by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to unilaterally implement a rule forcing health insurers to disclose the individualized, personal medical information of current and former federal employees to the Trump Administration.
Read MoreFollowing several months in the interest arbitration process, WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162 has secured a favourable decision, resulting in a new collective bargaining agreement covering the 2024–2027 term.
Read MoreSociety of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) President, Rebecca Caron attended Ontario Tech University Capstone event on April 13, where she delivered congratulatory remarks to celebrate the achievements of graduating students - the members of our future.
Read MoreThe April 2026 edition of the award-winning SPEEA Spotlight magazine recently hit the mailboxes of IFPTE Local 2001/SPEEA members. See more inside.
Read MoreThe AFL-CIO reports that as OSHA and NIOSH turn 55 years old, and the MSHA is nearly 50, this Workers Memorial Day is an urgent moment to hold the line against attacks on worker health and safety.
Read MoreApril 28th marks the National Day of Mourning to honour Canadian workers who lost their lives or were injured or made sick while working.
Read MoreLast Friday, a memo signed by Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered the elimination of all collective bargaining agreements across the entire Department of Defense (DOD) impacted by President Trump’s illegal March 23, 2025, executive order.
Read MoreEffective April 1st, minimum wage for federal sector workers in Canada increased to $18.15 per hour, reflecting a 2.1% inflation adjustment for 2025.
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