IFPTE issued the following statement in response to today’s news that a settlement mediated by the Biden Administration has been reached in the railroad stalemate.

Labor Rights, GovernmentFaraz KhanSeptember 15, 2022Infrastructure, Collective Bargaining

IFPTE Joins Federal Workers Alliance Effort to Ensure Family Friendly Telework Reforms for DOD Employees Continue

This week, the Federal Workers Alliance urged key Congressional lawmakers to continue federal telework policies that have allowed federal workers to support their agencies and military readiness while working from home and caring for ailing family members on an emergency basis.

GovernmentFaraz KhanSeptember 15, 2022Telework, DoD, FWA, Federal workers

As House Prepares to Vote on Preventing a Patronage System Act, IFPTE Urges Passage of Needed Anti-Corruption Legislation

This week, IFPTE requested Representatives pass the bipartisan Preventing A Patronage System Act, H.R. 302. This legislation, sponsored by Rep. Connolly (D-VA) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) is a top priority for IFPTE.

Government, Labor RightsFaraz KhanSeptember 14, 2022Oversight and Government Reform, Schedule F

IFPTE Applauds President Biden for Continuing Action on Student Debt Relief

IFPTE responded to the Biden-Harris Administration’s announcement that student loan repayment will be paused through December 31, 2022 and borrowers earning under $125,000 (or $250,000 for married couples) will be eligible for up to $10,000 in debt relief or up to $20,000 in relief for Pell Grant recipients.

IFPTE Applauds President Biden’s Signing of Inflation Reduction Act, Which Supports TVA Green Energy Investments

IFPTE applauds President Biden’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, particularly the provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that allow TVA the ability to receive federal incentives to expand its investment in green energy with additional nuclear energy power plants and other advanced energy generation and infrastructure.

Government, EnergyFaraz KhanAugust 16, 2022Press Release, TVA, Department of Energy, climate change, nuclear power

IFPTE Urges House Passage of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

As the House of Representatives prepares to take up consideration of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, IFTPE urged Representatives to pass this important legislation that supports IFPTE priorities, including energy investments that will significantly reduce carbon emissions, support union jobs in energy and manufacturing, and make sure corporations pay their fair share of taxes.

Energy, GovernmentFaraz KhanAugust 12, 2022Budget Reconciliation, inflation, Drug Price Negotiation, Energy, TVA

Rep. Sanchez Leads Congressional Labor Caucus Letter Asking DOJ to Acknowledge Union Rights of Immigration Judges in Letter Supporting NAIJ-IFPTE Judicial Council 2

This week, Rep. Linda Sánchez led a Congressional Labor Caucus letter to the Department of Justice asking the agency to acknowledge that immigration judges should be covered by the federal labor statute. NAIJ-IFPTE Judicial Council 2 recently filed for a union representation election to restore immigration judges statutory union rights.

Labor Rights, Government, ImmigrationFaraz KhanAugust 10, 2022NAIJ, FLRA, EOIR, DOJ, Labor Caucus

Secretary-Treasurer Henson Named to Department of Labor FACOSH Council

The Department of Labor (DOL) announced the appointment of Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson to the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH), which was established pursuant to Executive Order 11612 for the purpose of advising the Secretary of Labor on matters related to occupational safety and health of federal workers.

GovernmentCandace RhettAugust 5, 2022DOL, Gay Henson, FACOSH, Labor Secretary Walsh

IFPTE Applauds Nomination of Rob Shriver for Deputy Director of OPM

IFPTE’s executive officers released statements supporting Robert H. Shriver, III, President Biden’s nominee to serve as Deputy Director of the Office of Personnel (OPM). IFPTE President Biggs noted Shriver’s “experience, expertise and, most importantly, appreciation… for the federal workforce.”

GovernmentFaraz KhanAugust 4, 2022OPM, federal workers

IFPTE Urges Senators to Advance Honoring Our PACT Act and Fulfill Our Nation's Promise to Veterans

As the Senate once again considers advancing and passing the Honoring Our PACT Act this week, IFPTE told Senators — and, in particular, the 25 Senators who voted for bill voted in June only to vote against advancing the bill last week — that, “we urge you in the strongest terms possible to pass the motion to close debate and to vote to pass this legislation so that our nation may fulfill its promise to veterans.”

GovernmentFaraz KhanAugust 1, 2022Veterans Committee, Honoring Our PACT Act, Healthcare, Burn Pits

IFPTE Supports Passage of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

In a statement supporting the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 IFPTE notes that the union “supports the course that this legislation plots for our nation with regard to reducing inflation, lowering prescription drug costs, moving toward a greener economy, and maintaining and growing good paying, union represented jobs.”

IFPTE Meets with DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations on SMR Grants

This week, Local 1937 Engineering Association President Mike Cavote joined IFPTE Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson and IFPTE President Matt Biggs for a virtual meeting with representatives from the newly established Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Energy, GovernmentFaraz KhanJuly 28, 2022SMR, TVA, Department of Energy, nuclear power

National Association of Immigration Judges File Union Election Petition Seeking to Restore Collective Bargaining Rights

Earlier this year, a Trump-appointed majority on the FLRA, bucking precedent, stripped immigration judges of their collective bargaining rights and union protections. Now, the judges are back filing a petition seeking the restoration of their rights with an FLRA board that includes a new member.

Immigration, Labor Rights, GovernmentFaraz KhanJuly 22, 2022FLRA, NAIJ, Immigration, EOIR, IFPTE JC 2

IFPTE Hosts Dept. of Education Webinar on Limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver, Which Ends Oct 31

IFPTE hosted a webinar with the U.S. Department of Education to highlight the limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver and how IFPTE members can apply before the upcoming October 31 deadline. This program is meant to eliminate the balance of student loan debt for people who work or have worked in government or nonprofit jobs and made 120 payments.

House of Representatives Passes Six Government Funding Bills, Allows 4.6% Federal Pay Increase, and Support for VA Health Services

This week, as the House considered legislative package of six appropriations bills for fiscal year 2023, IFPTE requested Representatives vote for the legislation. The bill passed by a vote of 220 to 207 and supports President Biden’s recommendation of a 4.6% federal employee pay increase.

GovernmentFaraz KhanJuly 21, 2022Appropriations, federal workers

IFPTE Applauds Extension of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

This week, Governor Gavin Newsom approved the expenditure of $75 million to keep the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant running. For decades, this facility has provided good-paying, reliable jobs for hundreds of union members, including those represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC/IFPTE Local 20).

Energy, GovernmentCandace RhettJuly 14, 2022Local 20, Diablo Canyon, climate change, nuclear power

IFPTE Weighs In on House Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act

As the House of Representatives prepared to consider the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act, IFPTE sent a letter to all House lawmakers outlining the Federation’s support for the underlying bill, as well as providing positions on several proposed amendments filed as a part of the bill’s consideration.

Marylanders Go to the Polls Tuesday, July 19

Maryland's Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, July 19 from 7am to 8pm. IFPTE has endorsed Katie Curran O’Malley in the race for the state’s Attorney General and Glenn Ivey for the 4th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, and we ask you to consider supporting them if you have not already voted by mail or at an early voting center.

GovernmentCandace RhettJuly 11, 2022Elections

Canada's Unions Welcome Premiers' Call for More Federal Health Investment - But Demand Greater Accountability

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) welcomed the Council of the Federation’s call for increased federal health transfers but Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, warned Canada’s premiers that new funding must take action to fix the health worker crisis and improve patient access and care.

GovernmentCandace RhettJuly 10, 2022CLC, Healthcare