The Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) launched a public awareness campaign about Manitoba’s NDP government's commitment to bring in new protections for workers.

Canada, Labor RightsCandace RhettApril 12, 2024MFL, NDP government, card check, anti-scab legislation

Day of Mourning Ceremonies 2024

April 28th is the labour movement’s most solemn day in Canada, but also one to refocus our commitment to preventing future workplace injuries and deaths.

Canada, Labor RightsCandace RhettApril 12, 2024National Day of Mourning, April 28

TEAM Strategic Planning

On April 8 TEAM/IFPTE Local 161’s Board held a half-day strategic planning meeting facilitated by IFPTE Representatives Bill Fitzpatrick and Anna Liu.

Canada, Labor RightsCandace RhettApril 12, 2024TEA strategic planning

SOLIDARITY ALERT: As Union Vote Nears, Secretary-Treasurer Henson Speaks to Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee

Secretary-Treasurer Henson visited with Volkswagen (VW) workers in Tennessee on Sunday as the April 17th vote to unionize with the United Auto Workers (UAW) quickly approaches.

Labor RightsCandace RhettApril 12, 2024Secretary-Treasurer Henson, Volkswagen, UAW, Jobs with Justice

IFPTE Welcomes the Biden-Harris Administration’s Plan to Deliver Student Debt Relief to More than 30 Million Americans

IFPTE applauded the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan to reduce or cancel student debt through several administrative measures. This announcement further advances the President’s key campaign commitment to provide debt relief to many of our nation’s student borrowers.

MFL Responds to Provincial Budget

The Manitoba Federation of Labour is glad to see the new provincial government focus on building up our public services, particularly health care, after years of cuts and neglect under Brian Pallister and Heather Stefanson.

CanadaCandace RhettApril 5, 2024Manitoba Federation of Labour

OFL: Ontario’s 2024 Budget Fails Women and Gender-Diverse People

The release of the 2024 Ontario Budget this week marked a significant setback for women across the province, says the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL).

Canada, GovernmentCandace RhettApril 5, 2024Ontario Federation of Labour, budget

Ontario Introducing Mandatory Black History Learning

The Ontario Ministry of Education introduced mandatory learning on the experiences and history of Black Canadians in the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curricula, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

TEAM Meets with Manitoba Minister of Labour

On March 26 TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 and IFPTE representatives, Dave Eyjolfson, Erin Spencer, Bill Fitzpatrick, and Anna Liu participated in a meeting with the Manitoba Minister of Labour and Immigration, the Honourable Malaya Marcelino.

Canada, Labor RightsCandace RhettApril 5, 2024TEAM, Labour Minister Malaya Marcelino, Bell-MTS

NASA Council of IFPTE Locals Elect Tryshanda Moton and John Betterson to Lead NCIL

The NASA Council of IFPTE Locals (NCIL) selected new leaders: Tryshanda Moton to serve as President, and Dr. John E. Betterson, Jr., to serve as Vice President.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettApril 5, 2024NCIL, Tryshanda Moten, Dr. John E. Betterson

SPEEA’s Rich Plunkett Attends ASCR Task Force Meeting

SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001’s director of strategic development, Rich Plunkett, was in Washinton, DC this week to attend the Spring Aerospace Supply Chain Resilience (ASCR) task force meeting.

AerospaceCandace RhettApril 5, 2024ASCR Task Force, Rich Plunkett, SPEEA

IFPTE Applauds the Biden Administration’s Final Regulation Against Schedule F

The United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued its final rule this week to protect the due process and civil service worker protections of federal workers from attacks similar to the Schedule F attacks promulgated by the Trump Administration.

Labor Rights, GovernmentCandace RhettApril 4, 2024OPM, Schedule F, Final Rule

Labor of Love: IFPTE Secretary Treasurer Joins Annual Sequoyah Spirit Fund Easter Giveaway

IFPTE Secretary-Treasurer, Gay Henson, joined colleagues and volunteers this week in Tennessee to participate in an Easter basket distribution event for children and families in the greater Chattanooga region.

Candace RhettMarch 29, 2024

IFPTE Executive Council Meets to Complete Convention Business, Welcomes New Eastern Federal Area Vice President

The IFPTE Executive Council met virtually this week to consider and complete constitutionally required pre-convention business.

Labor RightsCandace RhettMarch 29, 2024IFPTE Executive Council, Ben Emmel, 61st Convention

IFPTE Issues More Congressional Endorsements in New Jersey

IFPTE, representing over 15,000 Public Sector workers in New Jersey, announced the union’s endorsements for Representatives Robert Menendez Jr (NJ-8), Bill Pascrell (NJ-9) and Donald Payne Jr (NJ-10).

SPEEA - 'The Next CEO Should Be An Aerospace Engineer'

The problems in Boeing's executive suite are systemic. Nothing is going to change for the better without company leadership acknowledging their failures and thoroughly committing to fixing them.

AerospaceCandace RhettMarch 27, 2024SPEEA, Ray Goforth, CEO

IFPTE Urges Senate to Confirm Jose Javier Rodriguez to Head DOL’s Employment Training Administration

The Senate prepared to vote to confirm Jose Javier Rodriguez, a key labor nominee that has proven himself a capable and committed advocate for the needs of working families.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettMarch 22, 2024Jose Javier Rodriguez, DOL

IFPTE, AFSCME Hosts Labor Event in Support of Rep. Andy Kim

IFPTE and AFSCME joined together this week to host an event in support of New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim, who is a candidate for the United States Senate.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettMarch 22, 2024Rep. Andy Kim, AFSCME