IFPTE weighed-in this week with lawmakers in the Georgia State House of Representatives as they were set to vote on draconian legislation whose intent is not only to stifle the ability of workers to organize, but also threaten the business interests of employers themselves.
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IFPTE applauds President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on the announcement of the preliminary memorandum of terms for Global Foundries to build new facilities and expand existing facilities for domestic semiconductor fabrication.
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IFPTE President Matt Biggs and Legislative Director, Faraz Khan, joined labor Sisters and Brothers on Capitol Hill this week in support of Connecticut Congressman John Larson’s efforts to prevent a so-called fiscal commission from being enacted into law.
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Labor leaders, including IFPTE Secretary-Treasurer, Gay Henson, and industry representatives met at the White House last week with Department of Labor and Department of Commerce officials to discuss the implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act.
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The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) has once again submitted its budget recommendations to the Ontario government.
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On February 12, the Court of Appeal for Ontario upheld an earlier decision that struck down the Ontario government’s Bill 124.
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Local members and leaders from around the United States attended IFPTE’s annual legislative advocacy conference this week in Washington, DC. (photo: Brad Braswell, IFPTE Local 1)
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During this week’s IFPTE Legislative Conference, Local 86 President Debra O’Leary brought key issues to the attention of members of California’s Congressional delegation.
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This week, as IFPTE union leaders and members were advocating for the union’s priorities and labor-backed nominees, including Anne Wagner for FLRA Member, IFPTE urged the leadership and the Senators on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to back Wagner’s nomination.
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The Association of Administrative Law Judges (AALJ/IFPTE Judicial Council 1) president, Judge Som Ramrup, and AALJ/JC1 vice president, Judge Bill Ramsey, traveled to Washington, DC this week to participate in meetings on Capitol Hill with key Congressional offices.
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Congressman Gerry Connolly (D, VA) and Senator Brian Schatz (D, HI) introduced identical House and Senate versions of the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act this week calling on Congress to approve a 7.4% pay raise for federal workers.
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Leaders and members of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161, WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162, and SUP/IFPTE Local 160 came together this week in Winnipeg, Manitoba to participate in IFPTE’s 3rd annual Western Canada legislative conference.
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The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) applauded the Ontario Provincial government’s announcement this week to pursue the refurbishment of the Pickering B Nuclear Generating Station (PNGS).
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Officers and staff from IFPTE, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Jobs with Justice (JWJ), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) came together for two days of meetings in Chattanooga this week to discuss the coalition’s ongoing efforts to stand up a training center for STEM workers.
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A year after historic new health care agreements, a triple-demic and slow government action, means Canada’s health care system is still failing our children, seniors, and all seriously ill patients.
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IFPTE International Representative, David LaFemina, participated in an event in Connecticut with two of IFPTE’s strongest supporters: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su.
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SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001 sent a strong contingent of members to the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka this week to participate in the Kansas State AFL-CIO's legislative advocacy conference.
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IFPTE applauds freshman Rep. Ryan’s commitment to supporting working people, veterans, and our democratic values
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IFPTE executive offered remarked that Rep. Jayapal, “has distinguished herself as a champion for working people” and “a clear voice for renewing America’s promise to create a more just society.”
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IFPTE Local 98, representing Army Corps of Engineers employees in the New York District and North Atlantic Division Office, held their first membership meeting of 2024 this week.
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