Veterans — News

IFPTE Condemns Gov. DeSantis’ Disqualifying Comment Attacking Federal Workers

IFPTE responded to the comments of Florida Governor and Presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis, who said that on day one of his hypothetical stint as President he would "start slitting throats" of federal workers.

GovernmentFaraz KhanAugust 4, 2023federal civil service, Veterans, federal workers

IFPTE Honors Memorial Day 2023

As our nation celebrates Memorial Day over the weekend and on Monday, the officers and staff at IFPTE pass along our deepest appreciation to our nation’s military personnel, our Veterans, and most especially those that have given the ultimate sacrifice in support of our Democracy.

Faraz KhanMay 26, 2023Veterans, Memorial Day

IFPTE Calling on Veterans to Join the IFPTE Veterans Committee

IFPTE’s Fall Veterans Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9th at 2:30pm EST. The Veterans committee is open to IFPTE members who are Veterans, those who are family members of Veterans, and those who have an interest in supporting and advocating for IFPTE Veterans.

Faraz KhanOctober 7, 2022Veterans Committee, Veterans

IFPTE Requests House Pass the Honoring Our PACT Act and Send Veterans Health Toxic Exposure Legislation to President's Desk

As House of Representatives puts the Honoring Our PACT Act to a final vote, IFPTE requested Representatives pass the bill to “correct a grave and ongoing error by providing overdue and necessary healthcare – including mental health services – and disability benefits to as many as 3.5 million veterans with service-connected exposure to toxins, burn pits, and other hazardous material.”

GovernmentFaraz KhanJune 22, 2022Veterans Committee, Veterans, Burn Pits

IFPTE Urges Senators to Vote Yes on Veterans Health, Burn Pits, and Toxic Exposure Legislation

As the Senate prepared to consider the Honoring Our PACT Act, IFPTE sent a letter to all Senators urging them to vote for the bipartisan legislation.

GovernmentFaraz KhanJune 10, 2022Veterans Committee, Veterans, Healthcare

IFPTE Honors Memorial Day 2022 — A Message from President Biggs and Secretary-Treasurer Henson

IFPTE President Matt Biggs: “Make no mistake about it, a strong and vibrant labor movement is essential to a strong and vibrant Democracy.”

Labor Rights, GovernmentFaraz KhanMay 27, 2022Memorial Day, Veterans, democracy, Workers Rights, labor rights

IFPTE Calling on Veterans to Join the IFPTE Veterans Committee

IFPTE will soon be scheduling the Spring Veterans Committee meeting and is seeking more Veterans represented by IFPTE to join the committee.

GovernmentCandace RhettMarch 18, 2022Veterans, Veterans Committee

Ahead of House Passage, IFPTE Requests Congress Pass Bill to Provide Support to Veterans Suffering from Toxic Exposure

Ahead of a vote in the House of Representatives, IFPTE urged Members of Congress to pass the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act, or Honoring Our PACT Act, H.R. 3967. This bipartisan bill was passed by the House by vote of 256-174.

GovernmentFaraz KhanMarch 3, 2022Veterans, House Armed Services