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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Re-Elected for a Second Term

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Re-Elected for a Second Term

The New Jersey Governor’s race was one that was being closely watched around the country. The contentious race against Republican challenger and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli was a close one, but the support of labor ultimately pushed Governor Murphy to the finish line. Governor Murphy was the first democratic Governor to be reelected in New Jersey for a second term in 44 years. November 8 was the final day for mail-in ballots to arrive and it is estimated that about 57,000 provisional ballots are left to be counted. Ciattarelli has yet to concede the race.

Candace RhettNovember 12, 2021NJ Governor's Race, Governor Phil Murphy, AFL-CIO, Elections

IFPTE Thanks, Celebrates, and Remembers Our Veterans

IFPTE Thanks, Celebrates, and Remembers Our Veterans

IFPTE is proud to remember and honor our nations’ Veterans, including the countless Veterans who are strong members of the labour movement. In doing so, we want to also thank the thousands of Veterans represented by IFPTE across all sectors of our membership, in Canada and the U.S., and let them know that their service is appreciated and valued throughout our IFPTE family.

Candace RhettNovember 11, 2021Veterans Day

IFPTE Applauds Congress and White House for Advancing Historic Public Investment Legislation

IFPTE Applauds Congress and White House for Advancing Historic Public Investment Legislation

IFPTE officers applaud the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and provided comments regarding this historic infrastructure commitment as well as on the progress of the Build Back Better Act.

Infrastructure, Energy, TradeFaraz KhanNovember 6, 2021Infrastructure, Bipartisan, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Build Back Better

AFL-CIO Executive Council Statement on Paul Shearon's Retirement

AFL-CIO Executive Council Statement on Paul Shearon's Retirement

The AFL-CIO Executive Council celebrated the service of Paul Shearon, retired international president of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers.

Candace RhettNovember 5, 2021AFL-CIO, Paul Shearon, Matt Biggs

IFPTE Urges House Passage of Infrastructure Bills That Will Make Historic Investments in American Jobs and Communities

IFPTE Urges House Passage of Infrastructure Bills That Will Make Historic Investments in American Jobs and Communities

IFPTE urged Representatives to vote yes on the Build Back Better Act and the Senate-passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, “complementary bills that meet the needs of working people, support good-paying union jobs, strengthen our economy’s competitiveness and resiliency, and address immediate and future challenges that climate change presents.”

Infrastructure, Energy, Immigration, Labor RightsFaraz KhanNovember 5, 2021Build Back Better, Infrastructure, Bipartisan, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Solidarity for Good

Solidarity for Good

Members of the Non-Profit Employees Union joined officers and staff from IFPTE at a watch party to view the returns from the Virginia and New Jersey state elections in downtown DC Tuesday night.

Faraz KhanNovember 3, 2021NPEU, IFPTE Local 70, Federal Elections 2021

IFPTE President Biggs Talks About Building Labor’s Power to Federal News Network

IFPTE President Biggs Talks About Building Labor’s Power to Federal News Network

IFPTE President Matt Biggs appeared on Federal News Network to discuss the impact of President Biden’s Executive Order on worker organizing, particularly with respect to federal workers.

Labor RightsFaraz KhanNovember 3, 2021Federal, Organizing, Biden, Harris, Walsh

IFPTE Joins Federal Workers Alliance in Urging Senate Committee to Approve Biden FLRA Nominees

IFPTE Joins Federal Workers Alliance in Urging Senate Committee to Approve Biden FLRA Nominees

IFPTE was one of 21 FWA unions urging the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to approve FLRA Board nominees Ernest DuBester and Susan T. Grundmann and FLRA General Counsel nominee Kurt Rumsfeld.

Government, Labor RightsFaraz KhanNovember 3, 2021FLRA, Federal

With Breakthrough on Build Back Better Framework, IFPTE Urges House Members to Pass Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Build Back Better Act

With Breakthrough on Build Back Better Framework, IFPTE Urges House Members to Pass Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Build Back Better Act

This week, after a breakthrough on the Build Back Better Act, IFPTE told Members of the House of Representatives “[t]he time to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is now.”

Energy, Infrastructure, Labor Rights, GovernmentFaraz KhanOctober 29, 2021Infrastructure, Build Back Better, Bipartisan, climate

CCPA Manitoba Honour for Former CUPE President Paul Moist

CCPA Manitoba Honour for Former CUPE President Paul Moist

On Sunday, November 7th, 2021, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) will be hosting its annual fundraising brunch for the Errol Black Chair in Labour Issues in Winnipeg, MB.

Labor RightsFaraz KhanOctober 29, 2021IFPTE Local 161, IFPTE Local 162, WAPSO, TEAM, CCPA, Manitoba

Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160 Hosts Labour Tour of The Bruce Nuclear Generating Station

Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160 Hosts Labour Tour of The Bruce Nuclear Generating Station

This week Society of United Professionals/Local 160 leaders brought together government officials, SUP union members, and leaders from the larger Canadian labour movement to tour the world’s largest nuclear power plant, the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station.

Energy, GovernmentFaraz KhanOctober 29, 2021SUP, Bea Bruske, Canadian Labour Congress, Ontario Federation of Labour, Nuclear, climate, Canadian Nuclear Workers' Council Annual Conference

IFPTE Applauds President Biden’s Build Back Better Framework

IFPTE Applauds President Biden’s Build Back Better Framework

IFPTE responded to President Biden's announcement of the "Build Back Better Framework" with statements in support of the legislative proposal and a call for Congress to urgently pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Build Back Better Act.

Infrastructure, EnergyFaraz KhanOctober 28, 2021Infrastructure, climate, Bipartisan, Build Back Better

IFPTE Applauds House Introduction of the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act

IFPTE Applauds House Introduction of the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act

IFPTE officers issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s House introduction of the bipartisan Public Sector Freedom to Negotiate Act, sponsored by Congressmen Matt Cartwright (D-PA), and cosponsored by Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and over 150 other Representatives.

Labor Rights, GovernmentFaraz KhanOctober 27, 2021Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, Labor Law Reform, Bipartisan

In Coalition with National Organizations, IFPTE Urges Congress and President Biden Include Medicare Expansion, Drug Price Negotiation, and Tax Fairness

In Coalition with National Organizations, IFPTE Urges Congress and President Biden Include Medicare Expansion, Drug Price Negotiation, and Tax Fairness

This week, IFPTE joined other labor unions and and national organizations representing a cross-section of American people and communities in requesting lawmakers and President Biden maintain key priorities in the Build Back Better Act budget reconciliation bill.

InfrastructureFaraz KhanOctober 22, 2021Build Back Better, Budget Reconciliation, Infrastructure, Medicare, tax fairness

IFPTE Participates in the 71st Convention of the Metal Trades Department

IFPTE Participates in the 71st Convention of the Metal Trades Department

Last week, IFPTE Western Federal Area Vice President/Local 121 President Jamie Uyeunten and IFPTE President Matt Biggs served as delegates to the 71st Convention of the Metal Trades Department (MTD).

GovernmentFaraz KhanOctober 22, 2021Metal Trades Department, IFPTE Local 121

IFPTE National Leadership Meets with TVA Leaders

This week IFPTE President Matt Biggs, Secretary-Treasurer/TVA EA Local 1937 President Gay Henson, Eastern Federal Area VP Renae McKenzie, and Legislative Director Faraz Khan met with Tennessee Valley Authority leaders in Washington, D.C.

Energy, InfrastructureFaraz KhanOctober 22, 2021TVA, IFPTE Local 1937, Gay Henson

Statement by IFPTE President Matt Biggs on Announcement by Vice President Harris and Labor Secretary Walsh on Boosting Union Representation for Federal Workers

Statement by IFPTE President Matt Biggs on Announcement by Vice President Harris and Labor Secretary Walsh on Boosting Union Representation for Federal Workers

Elections have consequences. This weeks’ announcement by Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh on boosting union representation in the federal sector is a positive consequence that stands in stark contrast to the policies of the previous administration.

GovernmentFaraz KhanOctober 21, 2021Biden, Harris, Federal, OPM, Matt Biggs

NAIJ Statement: An End to a Highly Controversial Quota System Imposed on Immigration Judges

NAIJ Statement: An End to a Highly Controversial Quota System Imposed on Immigration Judges

This week , Immigration Judges received an email message stating that the performance metrics imposed by the Trump administration which violated judicial ethics are now “suspended.”

Immigration, GovernmentFaraz KhanOctober 21, 2021NAIJ, Press Release, IFPTE JC 2

Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske Meets Deputy Prime Minister Freeland to Discuss Help for Workers

Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske Meets Deputy Prime Minister Freeland to Discuss Help for Workers

The CLC President met this week in Ottawa with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to discuss the challenges working people are still facing as Canada starts on the long road to an economic recovery.

GovernmentFaraz KhanOctober 21, 2021CLC, Bea Bruske, EI