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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IFPTE issued the following statements in response to Defense Secretary Hegseth’s union-busting directive.
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In their Earth Day 2026 messages, both the AFL-CIO and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) are reinforcing a shared priority: the transition to a greener economy must be built by - and for - working people.
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IFPTE Local 21 Vice President of Legislative and Political Action/Western Area Vice President Frances Hsieh, Legislative Director Faraz Khan, President Matt Biggs, and Local 70 NPEU/Southeastern Area Vice President Amy Chin-Lai, attended a meet and greet event in support IFPTE’s endorsed Congressional candidate, Connie Chan.
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IFPTE was one of eight Unions signing onto an AFGE-led lawsuit last week in the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts challenging the Trump Administration’s interim final rule.
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IFPTE was one of four Unions invited to participate in the inaugural event of the Congressional Federal Workforce Caucus this week on Capitol Hill.
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The bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act, HR. 5408, will help repair a broken process for negotiating first contracts after workers have successfully voted to form a union in the private sector.
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Following several months in the interest arbitration process, WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162 has secured a favourable decision, resulting in a new collective bargaining agreement covering the 2024–2027 term.
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The April 2026 edition of the award-winning SPEEA Spotlight magazine recently hit the mailboxes of IFPTE Local 2001/SPEEA members. See more inside.
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The AFL-CIO reports that as OSHA and NIOSH turn 55 years old, and the MSHA is nearly 50, this Workers Memorial Day is an urgent moment to hold the line against attacks on worker health and safety.
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April 28th marks the National Day of Mourning to honour Canadian workers who lost their lives or were injured or made sick while working.
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