Asian Americans Advancing Justice Rememberance

March 16 will be the one year anniversary of the murders of eight people, including six Asian women massage workers at spas in our metro Atlanta community.

Candace RhettMarch 12, 2022Asian Solidarity

CAP Union President Marissa Alayna Navarro: “Through Our Union, We Are Creating Bold, Progressive Change in Our Workplace and Beyond”

Marissa Alayna Navarro wrote a heartfelt letter last week reinforcing the importance of her union at the Center for American Progress.

Labor RightsFaraz KhanMarch 12, 2022NPEU, CAP, Collective Bargaining

IFPTE Endorses Bob Menendez, Jr., for Congress

IFPTE elected leaders in New Jersey commented on the union’s endorsement of Robert Menendez, Jr., for New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District.

Faraz KhanMarch 12, 2022endorsement, IFPTE Local 195, IFPTE Local 196, IFPTE Local 194, Atlantic Council, New Jersey

IFPTE Applauds Announcement of Final Rule to Expand Buy American Act Requirements

IFPTE issued the following statement in response to a Biden-Harris Administration final rule that increases domestic content preferences in federal government procurement.

IFPTE Local 1937, TVA Pay Tribute to Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson

This week in Chattanooga was a time to celebrate Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson’s 17 years of service as President of the Engineering Association (EA/IFPTE Local 1937), and over 37 years of service to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

Candace RhettMarch 4, 2022Gay Henson, TVA, IFPTE Local 1937, EA

AFL-CIO Executive Council, Canadian Labour Congress, Condemn Russian Invasion of Ukraine

The AFL-CIO executive council and the Canadian Labour Congress issued strong statements condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and standing in solidarity with Ukraine’s citizens.

GovernmentCandace RhettMarch 4, 2022AFL-CIO, CLC, Ukraine, Russia, Putin

OFL: Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Must Include Labour in Review of Union Members’ Human Rights

The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is deeply concerned that Ontario trade unions may be excluded from a high-stakes review of their members’ human rights.

IFPTE Hosts 2022 Legislative Conference Online with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Rep. Elaine Luria

Over 70 Local leaders and executive council Vice Presidents attended IFPTE’s Legislative Conference.

Candace RhettMarch 4, 2022Legislative Conference

Ahead of House Passage, IFPTE Requests Congress Pass Bill to Provide Support to Veterans Suffering from Toxic Exposure

Ahead of a vote in the House of Representatives, IFPTE urged Members of Congress to pass the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act, or Honoring Our PACT Act, H.R. 3967. This bipartisan bill was passed by the House by vote of 256-174.

GovernmentFaraz KhanMarch 3, 2022Veterans, House Armed Services

IFPTE Commends Sen. Durbin and Sen. Grassley for Introducing the Bipartisan H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act

“Any national agenda that seeks to empower American workers and remove barriers to good-paying jobs in STEM occupations must include reforming the H-1B program so that it does not continue to harm American workers nor take advantage of H-1B workers.”

Immigration, Labor RightsFaraz KhanMarch 2, 2022H-1B, Durbin, Grassley, guestworker, TVA, Outsourcing, Offshoring

IFPTE Applauds Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

“IFPTE joins union members and working families in enthusiastically applauding the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.”

Labor Rights, GovernmentIFPTEFebruary 25, 2022Supreme Court, SCOTUS, Judiciary Committee

IFPTE, New Jersey Public Sector Locals to Launch Grassroots Membership Communications Program

IFPTE Locals in New Jersey representing state, city, local and municipal workers will launch a grassroots member communications program next week. Starting with Locals 195 and 196, which has volunteered to be the pilot Locals for this endeavor, the public sector Membership Communications and Engagement Program.

Labor RightsCandace RhettFebruary 25, 2022New Jersey, public sector, IFPTE Local 195, IFPTE Local 196

IFPTE Locals Gather for 2022 Federal Caucus

Members from IFPTE’s diverse federal sector met virtually this week for the 2022 Federal Caucus. The Caucus, which was chaired by Western Federal Area Vice President/IFPTE Local 121 President, Jamie Uyeunten, and Eastern Federal Area Vice President, Renae McKenzie, focused on the major issues impacting federal employees represented by IFPTE Locals across the nation.

GovernmentCandace RhettFebruary 25, 2022Federal Caucus, federal workers

SOLIDARITY ALERT: IFPTE Army Corps Council Needs Your Help - Sign Their Letter Urging Action on the FLRA Nominees

IFPTE’s Army Corps Council is sponsoring a sign-on letter to Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, urging swift action on President Biden’s nominees for the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), which continues to maintain an anti-union majority.

Labor RightsCandace RhettFebruary 25, 2022Army Corps Council, FLRA, Schumer, Federal workers

Society Sponsors IWD Toronto

The Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160 is one of the proud supporters of International Women’s Day (IWD) Toronto. This much celebrated Toronto event will once again be held online.

Candace RhettFebruary 25, 2022SUP, IWD

Society Celebrates Black History Month

The Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160’s Coalition of Racialized Professionals (CoRP) hosted a presentation celebrating Black History Month.

Candace RhettFebruary 25, 2022SUP, Black History Month

CLC Text Rally: Beyond Black History Month

To mark Black History Month, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is hosting an online text rally, where participants will be texting Canadians and inviting them to take action and urge government to combat anti-Black racism and support Black workers beyond Black History Month.

Candace RhettFebruary 25, 2022CLC, Black History Month

TAKE ACTION - Tell Your Senators to Confirm Pres. Biden's Federal Labor Board Nominees NOW!!

The failure to confirm Federal Labor Relations Authority nominees is putting federal workers collective bargaining rights at risk.

GovernmentCandace RhettFebruary 18, 2022FWA, FLRA, Collective Bargaining

OFL: Ford Chooses Politics Over Public Safety

The Ford government’s plan to prematurely lift public health measures will hurt workers and vulnerable Ontarians, and will place even more stress on a healthcare system already on the verge of collapse, says the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL).

GovernmentCandace RhettFebruary 18, 2022OFL, Ford Government