CLC: Landmark Agreement Between Liberals and New Democrats on a Progressive Agenda for Canada

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is celebrating this week’s historic agreement between the Liberal Government and the New Democratic Party and look forward to vital progress on key issues.

Candace RhettMarch 25, 2022CLC

Nominations Open for OFL Pride and Solidarity Champion Award

The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is seeking nominations from Ontario affiliates, local unions and labour councils for the Solidarity and Pride Champion Award.

Candace RhettMarch 25, 2022OFL, LGBTQI

Applications Now Open for Canada Labour College

Applications are now being accepted to attend the Canadian Labour Congress’ (CLC) Labour College of Canada Certificate Program.

Candace RhettMarch 25, 2022CLC, Labour College of, Labour College of Canada

IFPTE Attends the Biannual AFL-CIO Executive Council Meeting

President Matt Biggs and Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson attended the Spring AFL-CIO executive council meeting this week in Washington, DC.

Labor RightsCandace RhettMarch 18, 2022AFL-CIO, Marty Walsh

Local 194 Passes Resolution “Standing with the People of Ukraine”

IFPTE Local 194 is the latest of many in the labor movement to stand in support of the people of the Ukraine, as they recently passed a resolution entitled “Standing with the People of Ukraine”.

GovernmentCandace RhettMarch 18, 2022Ukraine, IFPTE Local 194

IFPTE Calling on Veterans to Join the IFPTE Veterans Committee

IFPTE will soon be scheduling the Spring Veterans Committee meeting and is seeking more Veterans represented by IFPTE to join the committee.

GovernmentCandace RhettMarch 18, 2022Veterans, Veterans Committee

TEAM and the IFPTE Stand with National Labour Bodies in Condemning the Invasion of Ukraine

GovernmentCandace RhettMarch 17, 2022Ukraine, CLC, AFL-CIO, IFPTE, TEAM

Texas Labor Leaders Meet with Secretary Walsh

Texas AFLCIO gathered Texas labor leaders for a meeting with Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh to discuss good jobs in Texas.

Labor RightsCandace RhettMarch 15, 2022NPEU, IFPTE Local 70, Marty Walsh

IFPTE Leaders Issue Statement of SOLIDARITY and SUPPORT for Ukrainian Energy and Health Care Workers

IFPTE local and national leaders representing tens of thousands of workers in the energy and health sectors issued the following joint statement in support of their Ukrainian counterparts.

Labor RightsCandace RhettMarch 12, 2022Ukraine, Energy, Healthcare

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.”