House Federal Operations Subcommittee Chairman, Gerry Connolly, led a sign-on letter today informing FLRA Chairperson Kiko that, “It is unacceptable that the FLRA and the Trump Administration would take this radical and unprecedented action to restrict the rights of federal employees as they work around the clock to keep our country safe amid this global coronavirus pandemic.”
Read MoreIn an open letter to his membership this week, the Society of United Professionals President Scott Travers wrote that, “Many Society members are among those essential workers who have to travel to job sites. They are in control rooms, keeping our nuclear plants safe, and making sure transmission and distribution wires move electricity safely throughout the province. I know I speak for every member when I say that we are grateful for the sacrifices you are making so the rest of us can stay home.”
Read MoreIFPTE was one of 28 Federal-Postal Coalition organizations signing a letter to all Congressional lawmakers this week urging Congress’ “prompt response,” to the, “challenges facing the federal and postal community related to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Read MoreHouse Federal Operations Subcommittee Chairman Gerry Connolly led a sign-on letter today informing FLRA Chairperson Kiko that, “It is unacceptable that the FLRA and the Trump Administration would take this radical and unprecedented action to restrict the rights of federal employees as they work around the clock to keep our country safe amid this global coronavirus pandemic.”
Read MoreThe recent affiliation of SCMMA Local 222 has opened up an entirely new world of cooperation and solidarity for its membership, and the Local's president, Jackie Morley, has been very captivated by the change in dynamics with other unions at the city of Saskatoon.
Read MoreAFL-CIO President Richard Trumka led a letter signed by many of America’s labor leaders, including IFPTE President Paul Shearon, informing Congress of the five economic essentials that must be at the center of the CARES 2 package.
Read MoreIFPTE was one of 28 Federal-Postal Coalition organizations signing a letter to all Congressional lawmakers this week urging Congress’ “prompt response,” to the “challenges facing the federal and postal community related to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Read MoreCongressmen Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) and Chris Smith (R-NJ-04) led a bipartisan letter cosigned by the entire NJ Congressional Delegation to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Leader Kevin McCarthy, Leader Mitch McConnell and Leader Chuck Schumer as part of their effort to amend the critical COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program to include both labor and business member organizations, allowing them to tap into the loan program and sustain staff during the economic crisis.
Read MoreIFPTE encourages union members to support the campaign of SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001 member Matthew Joyce in his run to the Kansas legislature.
Read MoreThe Boeing Corporation is reportedly contemplating refusing to accept the taxpayer-funded bailout due to minimal requirements.
Read MorePresident Shearon and Secretary-Treasurer Biggs also sent a letter to the Fed Reserve requesting its "lending facilities include robust protections for workers and help stabilize and sustain state and local public services."
Read MoreRichard Mahe, president of the Winnipeg Association of Public Service Officers (WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162) sat for an interview discussing his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe request follows IFPTE's recommendation to Congressional leaders that the next relief bill include "maximum use of telework" whenever possible for federal employees.
Read MoreDespite millions of workers losing jobs due the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) continues to move full steam ahead to unnecessarily outsourcing hundreds of IT jobs.
Read MoreThe Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) donated $40,000 to community food banks across Ontario.
Read MoreIn an extensive letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer regarding the fourth COVID-19 pandemic relief bill, IFPTE outlined our list of priorities and recommendations to assist our diverse membership
Read MoreJoin the Canadian Labour Congress’ campaign asking big banks and credit card companies to lower interest rates.
Read MoreIFPTE President Paul Shearon participated in a conference call today organized by Maryland Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen regarding the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on federal workers across the nation.
Read MoreAs civil rights groups and immigration attorneys file separate lawsuits to close the Immigration Courts and move proceedings remotely, NAIJ proposes options for remote hearings.
Read MoreBecause Manitoba is the only Provincial government in Canada not offering financial assistance to workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL), of which IFPTE Locals 161 and 162 are affiliated, is asking activists and members to call on Manitoba premier Brian Pallister to “help working families at a time when they need it most.”
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