The Triangle Fire Coalition is erecting a permanent public memorial of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory to serve as a permanent reminder of the crucial need for workplace safety and the fundamental obligation that all workers be treated with respect and human dignity.
Read MoreMay 9, 2022 marked the 30th anniversary of the Westray mine explosion that killed 26 miners in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. The fatal explosion was caused by a buildup of methane gas and coal dust.
Read MoreAFL-CIO President Liz Schuler: “Our labor movement is fiercely committed to ensuring that all people are able to live and work safely and with dignity.
Read MoreIn Germany, CLC President Bea Bruske delivered a strong message from international labour leaders to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, President of the G7.
Read MoreIFPTE officers applauded the bipartisan Senate confirmation of Susan T. Grundmann, President Biden’s nominee for FLRA Member.
Read MoreJust before the Senate began voting to confirm Susan Grundmann, nominee for FLRA Member, IFPTE sent a letter urging Senators to confirm the highly qualified nominee in order to restore functionality and fairness to the federal labor board.
Read MoreThis week, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced and IFPTE endorsed the No Tax Breaks for Union Busting At, legislation to prevent businesses from writing off expenses incurred to bust union organizing drives.
Read MoreIFPTE has been vocal in its support for extending the right to organize to Congressional staff and sent a letter a day before the vote urging all Representatives to vote for H. Res. 915. The resolution passed by a vote of 217 to 202.
Read MoreFollowing up on last week’s meeting with the staff of Senator Cory Booker, NJCSA 21 President Sean Small and Secretary Jerusha Schulze, along with IFPTE international officers and staff, met with staff from United States Congressman Donald Payne.
Read MoreWorkers all across Ontario gathered together in over 20 locations provincially to show disdain for Ford’s anti-worker actions, to celebrate workers across the province who deserve better, and to demand a workers-first agenda after Ontario’s June 2 election.
Read MoreCanada’s unions welcomed progress in Monday’s Budget Implementation Act on a number of vital issues the labour movement has long pushed for but were disappointed with new delays and restrictions implementing the new paid sick leave policy for all federally regulated workers.
Read MoreThis week members of the IFPTE Executive Council met in Las Vegas to discuss the business of the Federation. The meeting, which was held both in person and virtually, focused on the internal business of the International.
Read MoreAccountable Northwest - an organization that fights anti-union tactics, organizations and employers - has an interesting piece on its blog that discusses why and how anti-union employers use this popular union-busting tool when their workers want to organize.
Read MoreAs Parliament returns, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) urges MPs to back workers and reject the push for a low-wage austerity agenda.
Read MoreMay 1, or May Day, is the traditional workers’ holiday, a day that working people celebrate the gains they have won over the years and commit to fighting for a better future for everyone.
Read MoreIFPTE Local 400, representing Rhode Island State workers, is calling on high school seniors from Local 400 families to apply for the Book and Tool Award (BTA), to recognize students who have excelled in school and in their communities.
Read MoreIFPTE NJCSA 21 President, Sean Small, along with IFPTE national officers and staff met this week with the Washington, DC office staff of New Jersey Senator Cory Booker.
Read MoreIFPTE was one of 17 organizations signing a letter this week in support of HR 7376, The Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act.
Read MoreThe Ontario provincial election is set to take place on Thursday, June 2. After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, which disproportionately impacted women, gender issues should be at the forefront of this election.
Read MoreThe Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is troubled about the government’s decision this week, to reverse course on changes to patented drug regulations, potentially forcing Canadian families to pay billions more for needed medicines.
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