IFPTE President, Matt Biggs, Secretary-Treasurer, Gay Henson, and Assistant to the Executive Officers, Brian Kildee, met this week in Washington, DC with Energy Secretary, Jennifer Granholm.

Energy, GovernmentCandace RhettMay 31, 2024DOE Secretary Granholm, clean energy, nuclear

IFPTE Warns House Agriculture Committee that Farm Authorization Bill Will Harm Food Security for Working People, Children, Military Families, Veterans, and Seniors

Before the House Agriculture Committee began an all-day markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, IFPTE urged Members of the Committee to oppose the legislation as includes cuts to nutrition programs that the most vulnerable working Americans and their families count on.

GovernmentCandace RhettMay 24, 2024Agriculture Committee, Farm Authorization Bill, SNAP

Local 3 Leaders and Members Attend Event with Pennsylvania Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon

IFPTE Local 3 leaders and members joined an event last week with Pennsylvania Representative, Mary Gay Scanlon.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettMay 24, 2024Local 3, Rep. Scanlon

IFPTE Mourns the Loss of Local 98 Icon, Frank Tangorra

The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) Local 98 and International members/officers/retirees responded today to the passing of former longtime Local 98 officer and President, Frank Tangorra.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettMay 22, 2024Frank Tangorra, IFPTE Local 98

As Senate Committee Debates Federal Telework, IFPTE Weighs In to Protect Negotiated Telework Agreements and to Oppose Arbitrary Policies that Harm Productivity

the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) considered two bills that would make substantial changes to federal telework law.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettMay 17, 2024HSGAC, S.4043, S.3015, telework

Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act Reintroduced in House and Senate with IFPTE Endorsement

IFPTE requested Senators and Representatives to cosponsor the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act (PSFNA), legislation that ensures that state, county, and local public sector employees will have unionization and collective bargaining rights.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettMay 17, 2024PSFNA, public sector workers, Senator Hirono, FLRA

Ahead of Final Passage of FAA Reauthorization Act, IFPTE Sends Letter to House of Representatives Sharing Key Wins

This week’s passage and enactment of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, legislation that extends the Federal Aviation Authority’s (FAA) authorization for five years, includes several key wins for IFPTE members.

Aerospace, GovernmentCandace RhettMay 17, 2024FAA reauthorization, SPEEA, FAA ODA program

MFL: Manitoba's NDP Government Introduces Card Check and Anti-Scab Legislation

Manitoba's unions along with the Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) are celebrating two key labour law changes that workers have been fighting for over the last fifty years – single step union certification set at 50 per cent +1 (card check) and a ban on scabs.

Canada, Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettMay 10, 2024MFL, card check, anti-scab legislation

Local 3's John Garrity Highlighted in AFL-CIO Video Message

Brother John Garrity from Local 3 was highlighted this week in a video released by the AFL-CIO in support of the re-election of President Biden and Vice President Harris.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettMay 10, 2024John Garrity, AFL-CIO, re-election

IFPTE Co-Hosts Event for New Jersey Senate Candidate, Rep. Andy Kim

IFPTE and AFSCME cohosted a labor-backed event this week in Washington, DC supporting New Jersey Senate candidate, Congressman Andy Kim.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettMay 10, 2024Rep. Andy Kim, AFSCME, Senate

SUP/IFPTE Local 160 Presents at Bill 165 Hearing

SUP’s Secretary-Treasurer, Laurie Reid, presented at the Ontario Legislature's Committee on the Interior to speak against the government's proposed Bill 165.

Canada, Energy, GovernmentCandace RhettMay 3, 2024Laurie Reid, SUP, Bill 165

IFPTE Urges Senators to Pass FAA Reauthorization Bill that Includes Key Provisions Championed by SPEEA-Local 2001

This week, Congress unveiled the compromise Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024. As the Senate began considering the bill this week, IFPTE told Senators the bill includes IFPTE members’ priorities and urged them to pass it before the May 10 deadline for FAA program authorities.

Aerospace, Government, Labor RightsFaraz KhanMay 2, 2024FAA, Maria Cantwell

IFPTE Welcomes the Advancement of FLRA Nominee Anne Wagner Out of Senate Homeland Security with Bipartisan Support

The executive officers of IFPTE commended the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee ) for voting to advance Anne Wagner, President Biden’s nominee for Member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), favorably out of HSGAC with bipartisan support.

Government, Labor RightsFaraz KhanMay 2, 2024FLRA, Anne Wagner, Suzanne Summerlin, Senate, HSGAC

IFPTE Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson Celebrates Earth Day with Launch of “Grow Nuclear: Our Jobs, Earth’s Future” Initiative

This weekend, trade unionists around the world will mark Earth Day by renewing our commitment to cleaner air, cleaner water, and a cleaner planet today and for future generations.

Government, EnergyCandace RhettApril 19, 2024Earth Day 2024, nuclear power

IFPTE Stands Strong with the Plate Printers Union in Their Fight for a Fair Contract

The International Plate Printers, Die Stampers, and Engravers Union of North America (Plate Printers) has been negotiating a contract with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) for over six years, and the union demanded BEP’s parent agency tell BEP management bargain in good faith.. IFPTE members and leaders, including President Biggs, were on hand to support the Plate Printers union demands.

IFPTE Responds to the Departure of OPM Director, Kiran Ahuja

United States Office of Personnel Management Director, Kiran Ahuja, announced this week that she will be stepping down in the coming weeks from her role leading the agency.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettApril 18, 2024OPM, Kiran Ahuja, Rob Shriver

IFPTE Tells House Ways and Means that Trade Adjustment Assistance Must Be Included in Tariff Legislation

This week, IFPTE President Matt Biggs and Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson sent a letter to House Ways and Means Committee leaders this week urging them to reauthorize the all-important Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program.

Aerospace, Government, TradeFaraz KhanApril 18, 2024Trade Adjustment Assistance, tariffs, TAA

MFL Statement on Progressive Conservative Caucus’ Decision to Delay Legislation that will Help Working People

The Manitoba Federation of Labour is appalled that every Progressive Conservative MLA has decided to hold up Bill 9: The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act.

Canadian Labour Congress Responds to Federal Budget

While Canada’s unions welcome tax fairness measures, investments in housing, and the new National School Food Program, Budget 2024 lacks the ambition needed to deliver results for working people.

Canada, GovernmentCandace RhettApril 18, 2024Budget 2024