Statement by IFPTE President Matt Biggs on Announcement by Vice President Harris and Labor Secretary Walsh on Boosting Union Representation for Federal Workers

Elections 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.

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IFPTE Urges Congress to ‘Leave No Energy Worker Behind’ in the Build Back Better Act

As 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

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IFPTE Applauds Dept. of Education and Biden Administration's Action to Fulfill the Promise of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This week, the U.S. Department of Education announced significant changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in response to a public campaign driven by tens of thousands of affected borrowers and a coalition of 200 organizations calling on the Biden Administration to repair the program.

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IFPTE Applauds Canadian Labour Congress’ Call for Prioritizing Reconciliation on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

In marking this historic day, Canadian Labour of Congress (CLC) President, Bea Bruske issued a strong statement, noting that labour is “committed to working toward reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and we stand in solidarity with them.”

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