Labor Rights — News

IFPTE Responds to So-Called, “Promoting Employee Accountability” Proposed Rule

This week IFPTE weighed-in against the Trump Administration’s latest attack on federal workers through the Promoting Employee Accountability proposed rule.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettAugust 4, 2026Promoting Employee Accountability

Federal Unions, Including IFPTE, Urge Senators to Oppose Charlton Allen, Nominee for FLRA General Counsel

The Federal Workers Alliance (FWA) resent a letter signed by 19 labor unions, including IFPTE, to all Senate offices urging Senators to reject the nomination of Charlton Allen, the Trump Administration's nominee for General Counsel for the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).

Government, Labor RightsFaraz KhanJuly 31, 2026FLRA, collective bargaining

Boeing Presents SPEEA Local 2001 with Final Offer

SPEEA’s Negotiation Team has received offers from Boeing on proposed four-year collective bargaining agreements for some 17,000 aerospace professionals. There are two agreements, one for the Professional unit, made up of some 13,000 engineers and scientists, and one for roughly 4,000 technicians, analysts and planners in the Technical unit.

Aerospace, Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 31, 2026SPEEA, CBA

IFPTE Endorses Troy Jackson for United States Senate

This week IFPTE met with Maine Senate candidate, Troy Jackson, to discuss his candidacy and priorities if elected to represent the citizens of Maine in the United States Senate.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 30, 2026Troy Jackson endorsement

Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President, Bea Bruske, Condemns Bank of Canada Union-busting

CLC President, Bea Bruske, strongly condemned the Bank of Canada’s repeated violation of Canada’s anti-scab law by blatantly ignoring rulings by the Industrial Relations Board to adhere to the law.

Canada, Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 30, 2026Bea Bruske, Bank of Canada, anti-scab law

“Union Proud, Union Strong” – IFPTE Local 195 Settlement Equals Payments for Members

IFPTE Local 195 recently scored a victory for members when they reached a settlement with the state of New Jersey to guarantee reimbursements to impacted workers for their Clothing Maintenance Allowance (CMA).

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 30, 2026Local 195, CMA settlement

SOLIDARITY ALERT: SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001 Supports Cafeteria Workers at Boeing in Their Negotiations

Last week, the SPEEA Northwest Council passed a motion of support to stand in Solidarity with 300 Boeing cafeteria workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 8 in Puget Sound and Portland who are facing difficult contract talks with Eurest/Compass, the company Boeing contracts with for their cafeteria services.

Aerospace, Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 30, 2026SPEEA, UNITE HERE Local 8

Online Registration Open for the 2026 SFL OH&S Conference

The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) will be holding its annual Occupational Health and Safety Conference this year in Regina, from September 17-18.

Canada, Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 30, 2026SFL, Health and Safety Conference

Is Canadian Labour Ready for AI?

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape workplaces, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) examines what Canadian unions can learn from recent bargaining victories and why workers should have a stronger voice in how AI is introduced and governed in the workplace.

Canada, Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 30, 2026AI, CCPA

Matt Biggs Talks Federal Union Rights, Organizing, Save Act on America’s Workforce Union Podcast

President Biggs talked this week with radio legend and host of America’s Union Podcast, Ed ‘Flash’ Ferenc, about IFPTE’s efforts to fight to restore federal employee bargaining rights, organizing workers across America, and the voter suppression bill dubbed the Save Act.

Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 29, 2026Matt Biggs, AWF podcast

“An American Patriot, A Friend of Unions and Working People” - IFPTE Endorses Elaine Luria for Congress

The IFPTE International issued their latest endorsement this week in support of our longtime friend, Elaine Luria, who is seeking to again represent the constituents of Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 24, 2026Elaine Luria endorsement

IFPTE Urges No Vote on Onder Union-Busting and Grothman Job Slashing Amendments to the House NDAA

As the House of Representatives considered HR 8800, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, IFPTE sent a letter urging all House lawmakers to oppose amendments filed by Representatives Onder and Grothman taking aim at DOD civilian jobs and their collective bargaining rights.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 24, 2026NDAA, Rep. Onder, Rep. Grothman

Bell Continues to Offshore Canadian Telecommunications Jobs - IFPTE Urges Government to Reform Regulatory Framework

As Bell Canada continues to offshore Union-represented telecommunications jobs, including jobs of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 members in Manitoba, IFPTE leaders sent a letter this week to the federal Minister of Industry, Mélanie Joly.

Canada, Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 22, 2026TEAM, Minister of Industry

Rep. Goldman, Sen. Schumer, Sen. Gillibrand, Other Lawmakers Request Investigation of Army Corps Office Relocations That Harms IFPTE Local 98 Members' Work, Result in Workforce Attrition

Late last week, Congressman Dan Goldman, Senator Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and several other lawmakers in the New York delegation requested the Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigate whether the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) decision to relocate the agency’s offices out of New York City complies with legal and regulatory obligations and authorities. Read the press release from Rep. Goldman's office here.

Government, Infrastructure, Labor RightsFaraz KhanJuly 17, 2026USACE, Army Corps, New, Ga, IFPTE Local 98

IFPTE Letter Supporting House WRDA Bill Cites Favorable Provisions on Boundary Realignment and Cites Concerns about Wasteful Army Corps Office Relocations and Lack of Transparency

This week, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I) and the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee both passed their respective Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) bills with unanimous bipartisan support.

Government, Infrastructure, Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 17, 2026WRDA, USACE

MFL Calls for Action to Address Growing Epidemic of Workplace Violence

The Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL), of which TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 and WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162 are affiliates, have released a new report examining the growing epidemic of workplace violence across the province and offering practical solutions to better protect workers.

Canada, Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 16, 2026MFL, workplace violence

IFPTE Local 20 Members Ratify New Contract with PG&E, Including Highest-Ever Wage Increases

Members of the Engineers and Scientists of California, IFPTE Local 20, voted this week to ratify a contract with Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Energy, Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 16, 2026Local 20, PG&E, contract win

CCPA: Workers need a stronger yellow-card system in CUSMA

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) has published a new article calling for stronger labour protections under CUSMA, arguing that workers across Canada, the United States, and Mexico deserve a more effective mechanism for remedying labour rights violations.

Canada, Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 10, 2026CCPA, CUSMA, labour protections

“We’re Ready for Action” – July SPEEA Spotlite Reports on Contract Negotiations, H.O.P.E. Award Winner, Angela Hottle

The latest edition of the award-winning Union newsletter, the SPEEA Spotlite, was released on July 1st, informing SPEEA’s 16k-plus members about the Union’s negotiations with the Boeing Company for the prof and tech members employed by the aerospace company.

Aerospace, Labor RightsCandace RhettJuly 9, 2026SPEEA Spotlite