Members and leaders of the Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) were encouraged to participate in Toronto’s June 26th annual PRIDE parade.

Candace RhettJune 17, 2022SUP, PRIDE Month

SPEEA Urges Members to "Join a Committee"

While any month is a good time to join a SPEEA committee, June is particularly good because members gain immediate voting rights by attending the first committee meeting after the Council Convention, which this year was June 2.

Candace RhettJune 17, 2022SPEEA, Voting Rights

AFL-CIO Convention Passes EA-IFPTE Local 1937's Resolution Supporting TVA Eligibility for Zero-Carbon Advanced Nuclear Energy Grants

This week , AFL-CIO unions joined together to call for expanding clean energy union jobs and committing to advanced technology to combat climate change in the Tennessee Valley by passing a convention resolution titled “TVA Eligibility for Department of Energy Grants.”

Government, Energy, InfrastructureFaraz KhanJune 16, 2022TVA, Local 1937, Technology, Nuclear, SMR

IFPTE Stands Strong at the AFL-CIO Convention

This week IFPTE sent a 13-member delegation to the AFL-CIO convention. IFPTE delegates spoke in favor of and helped pass several significant AFL-CIO resolutions, including resolutions that strengthen labor unions and support IFPTE members.

Faraz KhanJune 16, 2022AFL-CIO Convention, AFL-CIO, TVA, IFPTE Local 1937

"It's Good To Be Home!" President Biden Address to AFL-CIO Convention Recommits His Administration to Supporting Unions, Working Families, Good Jobs

IFPTE delegates to the AFL-CIO Convention were energized and inspired by President Biden's speech to delegates. The President spoke about several key concerns or accomplishments that union members and working Americans care about, including infrastructure, corporate greed, job creation, and the pivotal role of unions in rebuilding the middle class.

Labor RightsFaraz KhanJune 16, 2022AFL-CIO, AFL-CIO Convention, Joe Biden

OFL Thanks Andrea Horwath for Fighting for Working People at Queen’s Park

As leader of the Ontario NDP since 2009, Andrea Horwath has been a dedicated voice for working people at Queen’s Park. The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is grateful for her work defending public services, advocating for workers’ rights, and demanding better for people in Ontario.

Labor RightsCandace RhettJune 10, 2022OFL, Queen's Park

Canada’s Unions Celebrate B.C. Card Check Law to Empower Workers

Canada’s unions are celebrating an important milestone as a new law in British Columbia, to return automatic certification to the province, received royal assent last week.

Labor RightsCandace RhettJune 10, 2022Canada

WSN Speaker Series Celebrates Pride Month

Earlier this week, the IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN) held their 8th Women & Unions International Speaker Series. In recognition of Pride Month, which is celebrated during the month of June each year, the event focused on understanding 2SLGBTQI+ rights and allyship.

Labor RightsCandace RhettJune 10, 2022WSN, PRIDE Month

IFPTE Welcomes Congressional Report on Benefits to Unionization for Workers, Industry Wages, and Quality Jobs

IFPTE President Matthew Biggs and Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson issued a statement in applauding the findings in the Congressional Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Democrats and the House Education & Labor Committee report titled, “Unions Provide Major Economic Benefits for Workers and Families.”

IFPTE Urges Senators to Vote Yes on Veterans Health, Burn Pits, and Toxic Exposure Legislation

As the Senate prepared to consider the Honoring Our PACT Act, IFPTE sent a letter to all Senators urging them to vote for the bipartisan legislation.

GovernmentFaraz KhanJune 10, 2022Veterans Committee, Veterans, Healthcare

IFPTE Urges “Yes” Vote on House Water Resources Bill Ahead of House Passage

In anticipation of the House’s full consideration of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA), IFPTE sent a letter to all House lawmakers urging their support for the bill.

Infrastructure, GovernmentFaraz KhanJune 9, 2022WRDA, Army Corps Council, USACE

“SPEEA, Today and Beyond” – SPEEA-Local 2001 Holds 2022 Leadership Conference

Last weekend, SPEEA-Local 2001 hosted their annual leadership conference, which included a keynote speech by investigative journalist Peter Robison.

AerospaceFaraz KhanJune 9, 2022SPEEA, Aerospace, Local 2001, Boeing

AALJ-Judicial Council 1 Meets with SSA Acting Commissioner Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi

This week the Association of Administrative Law Judges (AALJ)-Judicial Council 1 leadership and IFPTE president Matt Biggs met with Social Security Administration Acting (SSA) Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi.

GovernmentFaraz KhanJune 9, 2022SSA, AALJ, Social Security, ALJ, Biden Administration

IFPTE Applauds Robust Jobs Report and Biden Administration Efforts to Expand U.S. Manufacturing

IFPTE executive officers issued a statement in response to the Bureau of Labor Statistics May jobs report, which shows 390,000 jobs created in the past month and signals the Biden Administration’s ongoing and successful economic plan to grow American manufacturing.

What’s Next for Ontario’s Labour Movement?

The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) will be hosting a post-election discussion on Wed. June 8 @ 6:00pm ET to assess the outcome of the Ontario provincial election that occurred this week and discuss the next steps for labour.

GovernmentCandace RhettJune 3, 2022OFL, provincial election

CLC Welcomes Disability Benefit Bill

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) welcomed this week’s re-introduction of a bill to implement the Canada Disability Benefit by Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough.

GovernmentCandace RhettJune 3, 2022CLC, Canada Disability Benefit

IFPTE Launches Member Engagement and Mobilization (MEMO) Program

As part of their effort to better connect the rank-and-file with the work of the International and their Local Unions, President Biggs and Secretary-Treasurer Henson have launched a program to increase communication and interaction with IFPTE members.

Labor RightsCandace RhettJune 3, 2022MEMO Program, IFPTE Local 195, Communication

OFL: We Will Continue Building a Fighting Labour Movement

The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) says workers are ready to hold Ford’s Conservative government to account, following Thursday night’s election results.

GovernmentCandace RhettJune 3, 2022OFL, Ford Government

Farewell to Former IFPTE Local 1921 La Due Lake

The GAO Employees Organization/IFPTE Local 1921 recently congratulated their former President Ron La Due Lake on his impending retirement from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Candace RhettJune 3, 2022IFPTE Local 1921, Ron La Due Lake

8th WSN Speaker Series - Register NOW for June 7 Event

The IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN) is excited to present our 8th Women & Unions International Speaker Series during Pride Month.

Labor RightsCandace RhettJune 3, 2022WSN