IFPTE shipyard Local presidents signed a letter last week urging shipyard lawmakers to back two key amendments being authored by Washington State Congressman Derek Kilmer to the House National Defense Authorization Act to make whole Navy workers who lost pay and other benefits as a result of the Accellerated Promotion Program (APP) loophole, and the expand the scope of overtime pay for civilian shipyard employees working abroad
Read MoreElected members of the Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160’s Hydro One Local held their annual council on Monday this week. With over 80 people in attendance virtually, “Fighting for Fairness” was the conference theme. Members were greeted by the Society’s Principal Officers as well as IFPTE President Matt Biggs.
Read MoreCalifornia voters overwhelmingly voted against removing Governor Gavin Newsom from office this past Tuesday. Supporters of the effort to recall Newsom were motivated in part by their opposition to issues important to IFPTE members, including ballot access, unemployment insurance and measures to protect workers at the jobsite from the coronavirus.
Read MoreThe members of the Equitable Growth Union have ratified a collective bargaining agreement with Washington Center for Equitable Growth (Equitable Growth) management. This agreement is the first union contract for employees of Equitable Growth, who formed a union with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU/IFPTE Local 70) in July 2019.
Read MoreIFPTE is among the 58 national groups that released a letter to Members of Congress in support of President Biden’s international corporate tax reforms. The groups collectively represent millions of Americans, including women, workers, retirees, students, teachers, faith leaders, and small business owners.
Read MoreJoin the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) and Justice for Workers (formerly $15 & Fairness campaign) for their monthly online organizing meeting on September 21, 2021 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. ET.
Read MoreFrom Art Pulaski, Cal Labor Fed Sec.-Treasurer: “Leading Republican candidate in the recall election, Larry Elder promises to bring Trumpism to California. What does that mean for workers? For starters, Elder says the minimum wage should be ZERO. He wants to dismantle California’s paid family leave and sick leave policy. He said he will bring Prop 187 back, barring immigrants from emergency health care and public education. He’ll defund public schools to push private charters. On Day One, he’ll attack the right to join a union.” Read more on the California Labor Federation website, find more information at No on the Anti-Union Recall and Volunteer to Stop the Recall!
Read MoreYoung workers can lead the labour movement in fighting for a more fair and just future. Join the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) on Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2 for their virtual Young Workers’ Assembly. Meet and greet with other young workers and learn about issues from organizing to pensions.
Read MoreThe 21st Biennial Convention of the Coalition of Labor Union Women is coming soon and near you…it’s virtual! The convention will be held via zoom on October 7-9,2021.
Read MoreIFPTE applauds the more than 1000 striking Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco and Grain Millers’ International Union (BCTGM) union members for, “taking a stand to protect good-paying union jobs from being sent to countries with lower wages and fewer worker protections,” while calling out their employer, Nabisco/Mondelēz, saying that the company should be, “particularly ashamed to attempt this move after your members have done so much to keep the company operating and its products flowing during an exceptionally difficult time, and at no small risk to them and their families.” Read the full IFPTE letter, and join the campaign to support the striking workers here.
Read MoreThis week, the committees in the House of Representatives began debating legislative proposals for the 2022 Budget Reconciliation package. In a letter to the Ways and Means Committee, IFPTE advocated in favor of provisions to expand Trade Adjustment Assistance, strengthening the proposed paid family and medical leave benefit, expanding Medicare benefits, and for “progressive pay-fors to offset the cost of the bill’s investments in innovation infrastructure, resilient supply chains, housing, clean energy, education, healthcare, childcare, paid leave, labor law enforcement, and more.”
Read MoreThe Executive Office of Immigration Review is continuing the Trump-era policy of refusing to recognize NAIJ-IFPTE Judicial Council 2 in violation of federal labor law and despite widespread support for NAIJ and immigration judges’ union rights.
Read MoreThe article quotes former IFPTE President Paul Shearon remarking on Henson’s record as a labor leader who “has organized and rallied workers in the deep South and proven that she can take on the big bosses and win.”
Read MoreIn a letter to Hilton executives, IFPTE joined hospitality workers union UNITE HERE in calling for the hotel chain to maintain housekeeping services and daily automatic room cleaning.
Read MoreCanadian Labour Congress President Bruske took issue this week with PC leader Erin O’Toole, who claims he supports Canada’s working families, yet has a long career and record of “defending large corporations.”
Read MoreOn the 58th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Justice, Americans will converge in Washington D.C. and throughout the U.S. to continue the call for restoring and updating a key victory for the Civil Rights Movement and for American democracy: federal protections for voting rights.
Read MoreThis week, IFPTE urged Representatives to pass H.R. 4 and ensure participation in our democracy is available to all American citizens and not constrained by discriminatory election laws and policies.
Read MoreShuler, who was serving as interim President/Secretary-Treasurer following the sudden passing of President Trumka, is the first woman to lead America's labor federation. Read IFPTE executive officers’ comments on President Shuler’s election to lead the AFL-CIO.
Read MoreEvery Texan and its staff union, Every Texan United, part of the Nonprofit Professionals Employees Union-IFPTE Local 70 (NPEU), announced this week the ratification Every Texan United’s contract, marking the first NPEU contract in a right-to-work FOR LESS state.
Read MorePresident Liz Shuler and AFSCME President Lee Saunders will speak to the importance of our democracy and securing voting rights at the D.C. event.
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