News
03.28.19
IFPTE is One of 24 Unions To Endorse the Carried Interest Fairness Act
IFPTE was one of 24 unions that endorsed the Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation sponsored by Senator Tammy Baldwin (S.781) and Congressman Bill Pascrell (HR.1735) to end an unfair tax loophole for the wealthiest 1%.03.27.19
AALJ's Back on Capitol Hill
Leaders of the Association of Administration Law Judges (AALJ/Judicial Council 1) were in Washington this week to reinforce their legislative agenda for the 116th Congress.03.26.19
Society of United Professionals Welcomes Legal Aid Ontario Supervisory Duty Counsel
The Supervisory Duty Counsel (SDC) lawyers employed by Legal Aid Ontario have voted to join the Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160.03.26.19
SPEEA Honors Congressman Kilmer
At the Northwest Recognition Banquet, SPEEA recognized the activists who make the union strong. Several awards were presented for lifetime achievement, as well as outstanding leader, contributor, activist and more.03.26.19
IFPTE Calls on Representatives to End Gender Pay Discrimination
In a letter to the House of Representatives, IFPTE urged Members of Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, which is “aimed at closing the pay discrimination gap by strengthening the Equal Pay Actof 1963.”
03.25.19
Local 196 Endorsed Safety Legislation Passes Assembly--Awaits Governor Murphy's Signature
IFPTE endorsed legislation passed overwhelmingly this week in the New Jersey Assembly. The legislation, which was being championed by IFPTE Local 196 and is sponsored by Assemblywoman Shevonda Sumter, puts in place strong worker protections for public employees working on the State’s highways.03.22.19
New Jersey State Assembly Set to Vote on IFPTE Endorsed Highway Safety Legislation
In anticipation of Monday’s full Assembly vote, IFPTE sends a letter to State Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter, applauding her, “for writing and introducing this much needed legislation... ."03.14.19
AFL-CIO Winter Meetings Focus on a Fair USMCA, Shoring Up Pension Security, and Expanding Organizing
As a Vice President serving on the AFL-CIO Executive Council, IFPTE President Paul Shearon attended the Federation’s 2019 winter meetings this week in New Orleans, Louisiana.03.14.19
IFPTE Endorses The No Breaks for Outsourcing Act
IFPTE was one of 57 organizations endorsing legislation to, "make our tax system fairer, raise critically needed revenue, and encourage job creation...".03.08.19
East Bay Community Law Center Joins ESC Local 20!
Workers from the East Bay Community Law Center cast their votes to join ESC/IFPTE Local 20!03.08.19
IFPTE Representative David LaFemina Steps Up to Support Connecticut’s Para Educators
In testimony provided to Connecticut’s Labor and Education Committee in support of raising the minimum wage, LaFemina informs lawmakers that the legislation will go a long way in improving the livelihoods of IFPTE represented Para Educators.03.07.19
Local 400 Holds Annual Stewards/Board Member Appreciation Dinner
Local 400 recognized union stewards, board members and other union activists who volunteer their time on behalf of their fellow workers and in support of their union.03.07.19
IFPTE Endorses Schatz/DeFazio Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) Legislation
IFPTE was one of 61 organizations signing a letter endorsing the Wall Street Tax Act of 2019...02.27.19
WSN Conference Call Tackles Bullying in the Workplace
The IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network held their semi-annual educational conference call series this past week. Over 50 members registered to participate in the teleconference to learn about bullying and harassment in the workplace.02.22.19
Army Seeks to End Worker Childcare Subsidy Program - IFPTE Weighs-In
IFPTE sent a letter to the House Armed Services Committee leaders this week in opposition to the Department of Army's decision to discontinue the much needed childcare subsidy program.02.15.19
IFPTE Mourns the Loss of North Carolina Congressman Walter Jones
IFPTE is sad to report the death of North Carolina Congressman Walter Jones. Congressman Jones, who passed away on Sunday, February 10th, was a longtime friend to IFPTE and our membership.02.12.19
Arendt on Capitol Hill as Part of the Waterways Council Legislative Week
IFPTE Local 561 Steward, Mike Arendt, represented IFPTE this week at the annual Waterways Council’s meeting and legislative advocacy week in Washington.02.08.19
Merit Systems Protection Board Professional Association Vote to Affiliate with IFPTE
The Merit System Protection Board Professional Association (MSPB-PA) voted to affiliate with IFPTE. The MSPB-PA is a union run by and for the 85 Administrative Judges and Attorneys employed at the U.S. Merit System Protection Board (MSPB).01.30.19
IFPTE endorses Rep. Larson’s Social Security 2100 Act
In urging House members to cosponsor the bill, IFPTE writes that the legislation (HR 860), "meets IFPTE's fundamental goals of expanding the Social Security benefit, further shoring up the trust fund, and funding it through a progressive pay-for."01.30.19
IFPTE urges support for Rep. Jayapal ‘Medicare for All’ legislation
While asking House lawmakers to cosponsor the legislation, IFPTE points out that the, "costs of the current system — in terms of economics and in Americans' lives — are unsustainable."
