IFPTE, representing 90,000 workers across North America, including tens of thousands of working people in Washington State, is proud to endorse Congressman Adam Smith as he seeks reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Canada’s unions are continuing to pressure the federal government to respect workers’ bargaining rights and stop undermining lawful strike action through repeated interventions under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code.
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Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) Hydro One Local held their annual Local Council meeting on Monday in Toronto.
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The Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, and IFPTE is proud to announce the appointment of Alana Schaeffer as the Department’s newest Federal Representative effective June 1, 2026.
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GESTA/IFPTE Local 29 leaders and members were on Capitol Hill this week to meet with Congressional offices and discuss the need for Congress to support NASA’s talent pipeline.
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IFPTE and SUP/IFPTE Local 160 represented IFPTE this week in Atlanta at the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) 55th International Convention.
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The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) attended Electricity Human Resources Canada’s Agents of Change 2026 in Montreal, joining industry leaders and changemakers for two days of meaningful connection and dialogue.
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The MFL is calling on the provincial government to legislate an end to the WCB) annual surplus payouts to employers until several concerning workplace health and safety trends are reversed.
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Led by Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson, IFPTE made history last Friday by finalizing a first of its kind STEM apprenticeship program.
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Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson was a featured panelist this week at a summit hosted by Apprenticeships for America (AFA).
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SPEEA’s Prof and Tech Negotiation Team has released its bargaining platform for the upcoming contract talks with Boeing.
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IFPTE held their biannual executive council meeting this week in Washington, DC.
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IFPTE delegates from across Canada joined thousands of Union members in Winnipeg this week at the Canadian Labour Congress’ (CLC) 31st convention.
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It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of retired Local 259 President, Melvin Tate, who passed away on March 26.
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The May 2026 edition of SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001’s award-winning monthly member newsletter, The Spotlite, takes the opportunity to honor SPEEA’s 80th anniversary, and celebrate the many wins that the Union has delivered for members over the last eight decades.
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IFPTE Secretary-Treasurer Henson, along with MESA/IFPTE Local 27 President, Jared Leggett, were among the many IFPTE members that joined in Solidarity to celebrate and recognize May Day last Friday.
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Ames Federal Employees Union (AFEU/IFPTE Local 30) members employed at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, recently gathered for the Local’s annual membership meeting.
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May 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.
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Earlier 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.
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SPEEA/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.
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