This week, the American Prospect reported on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) anti-union arrangement where non-union administrative law judges (ALJs) who the same work and are hired off of identical position descriptions as their union counterparts, but are excluded from the Association of Administrative Law Judges-IFPTE Judicial Council 1 (AALJ) bargaining unit.
Read MoreCanada’s unions are marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) by calling for meaningful action to end violence and harassment against 2SLGBTQI people in Canada.
Read MoreThe District of Columbia's Central Labor Council (CLC) is hosting their seventh annual Labor Fest, which IFPTE is a sponsor, as in years past. Please check out their program guide for additional details and schedule.
Read MoreIFPTE SPEEA Area VP Matthew Joyce,was in Washington, D.C. this week to represent IFPTE at a labor reception to recognize the work of and raise funds for the Bluestem Kansas and the Kansas Values Institute.
Read MoreThe Triangle Fire Coalition is erecting a permanent public memorial of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory to serve as a permanent reminder of the crucial need for workplace safety and the fundamental obligation that all workers be treated with respect and human dignity.
Read MoreMay 9, 2022 marked the 30th anniversary of the Westray mine explosion that killed 26 miners in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. The fatal explosion was caused by a buildup of methane gas and coal dust.
Read MoreIn Germany, CLC President Bea Bruske delivered a strong message from international labour leaders to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, President of the G7.
Read MoreIFPTE officers applauded the bipartisan Senate confirmation of Susan T. Grundmann, President Biden’s nominee for FLRA Member.
Read MoreJust before the Senate began voting to confirm Susan Grundmann, nominee for FLRA Member, IFPTE sent a letter urging Senators to confirm the highly qualified nominee in order to restore functionality and fairness to the federal labor board.
Read MoreThis week, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced and IFPTE endorsed the No Tax Breaks for Union Busting At, legislation to prevent businesses from writing off expenses incurred to bust union organizing drives.
Read MoreIFPTE has been vocal in its support for extending the right to organize to Congressional staff and sent a letter a day before the vote urging all Representatives to vote for H. Res. 915. The resolution passed by a vote of 217 to 202.
Read MoreFollowing up on last week’s meeting with the staff of Senator Cory Booker, NJCSA 21 President Sean Small and Secretary Jerusha Schulze, along with IFPTE international officers and staff, met with staff from United States Congressman Donald Payne.
Read MoreWorkers all across Ontario gathered together in over 20 locations provincially to show disdain for Ford’s anti-worker actions, to celebrate workers across the province who deserve better, and to demand a workers-first agenda after Ontario’s June 2 election.
Read MoreCanada’s unions welcomed progress in Monday’s Budget Implementation Act on a number of vital issues the labour movement has long pushed for but were disappointed with new delays and restrictions implementing the new paid sick leave policy for all federally regulated workers.
Read MoreAccountable Northwest - an organization that fights anti-union tactics, organizations and employers - has an interesting piece on its blog that discusses why and how anti-union employers use this popular union-busting tool when their workers want to organize.
Read MoreAs Parliament returns, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) urges MPs to back workers and reject the push for a low-wage austerity agenda.
Read MoreMay 1, or May Day, is the traditional workers’ holiday, a day that working people celebrate the gains they have won over the years and commit to fighting for a better future for everyone.
Read MoreIFPTE NJCSA 21 President, Sean Small, along with IFPTE national officers and staff met this week with the Washington, DC office staff of New Jersey Senator Cory Booker.
Read MoreAt a labor briefing for Senate staff, Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson shared the experiences of the TVA Engineering Association-Local 1937 members who successfully blocked their employer’s efforts to privatize their work to offshore-outsourcing firms replying on the H-1B work visa program.
Read MoreIn response to the latest decision and order from the FLRA against the National Association of Immigration Judges-IFPTE Judicial Council 2, the Federal Workers Alliance sent letter to remind Senate Democrats that the Trump appointed majority on the FLRA is carrying out the previous administration’s anti-federal union agenda and other policy priorities as it attacks federal employees’ union rights.
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