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.
Read MoreThe Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) calls on the Bank of Canada's Governor: Mr. Macklem, kindly stay in your lane and away from the bargaining table.
Read MoreIFPTE President Matt Biggs and Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson issued a statement from in response to an effort by NLRB Region 10 Director to fleece the United Mineworkers of America (UMWA) of over $13 million for supporting their members who on strike against Warrior Met Coal.
Read MoreIFPTE’s Legal Sector Working Group (LSWG), an alliance of IFPTE Canadian and U.S. Locals representing legal professionals, sent a letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris in support of the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ/Judicial Council 2) efforts to re-certify their union.
Read MoreEarlier 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.
Read MoreOwen Herrnstadt, who was the longtime director of the Machinists union’s Trade and Globalization Department, was confirmed this week with bipartisan support by the U.S. Senate to serve on the Board of Directors at the United States Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank).
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreFacing a steady loss of members and The Boeing Company pushing more jobs outside SPEEA-Local 2001 represented bargaining units, the SPEEA Council recently approved a membership vote to remove roadblocks to expanding SPEEA’s membership.
Read MoreIFPTE is happy to share that, after nearly two years of negotiations, ESC-Local 20 members employed at the East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) have ratified a first contract that achieves all of the union membership’s key bargaining priorities!
Read MorePeople from Ontario mobilized and voted. The fight for a better Ontario must continue. Together workers can build a stronger labour movement than ever before—in every workplace, sector, and region in the province. But, it can’t be done without everyone’s input. The OFL wants to know: What comes next?
Read MoreThis week, IFPTE, which represents thousands of workers living and working in Maryland’s Fourth Congressional District, endorsed Glenn Ivey for United States Congress.
Read MoreIFPTE delegates to the AFL-CIO Convention were energized and inspired by President Biden's speech to delegates. The President spoke about several key concerns or accomplishments that union members and working Americans care about, including infrastructure, corporate greed, job creation, and the pivotal role of unions in rebuilding the middle class.
Read MoreAs leader of the Ontario NDP since 2009, Andrea Horwath has been a dedicated voice for working people at Queen’s Park. The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is grateful for her work defending public services, advocating for workers’ rights, and demanding better for people in Ontario.
Read MoreCanada’s unions are celebrating an important milestone as a new law in British Columbia, to return automatic certification to the province, received royal assent last week.
Read MoreEarlier this week, the IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN) held their 8th Women & Unions International Speaker Series. In recognition of Pride Month, which is celebrated during the month of June each year, the event focused on understanding 2SLGBTQI+ rights and allyship.
Read MoreIFPTE President Matthew Biggs and Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson issued a statement in applauding the findings in the Congressional Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Democrats and the House Education & Labor Committee report titled, “Unions Provide Major Economic Benefits for Workers and Families.”
Read MoreAs part of their effort to better connect the rank-and-file with the work of the International and their Local Unions, President Biggs and Secretary-Treasurer Henson have launched a program to increase communication and interaction with IFPTE members.
Read MoreThe IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN) is excited to present our 8th Women & Unions International Speaker Series during Pride Month.
Read MoreIFPTE President Matt Biggs: “Make no mistake about it, a strong and vibrant labor movement is essential to a strong and vibrant Democracy.”
Read MoreWith less than two week to go until the provincial elections, the Ontario Federation of Labour issued a statement applauding the Ontario NDP announcement that, if elected, they will introduce card check certification and make it easier to join a union.
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