IFPTE President Matt Biggs said, “Senators who voted to let this bill move forward shirked their responsibility to rein in an out-of-control administration, especially those Democrats who failed to stand with IFPTE members and against the ongoing assault on our civil service, our Constitution, and working families in every state.”
Read MoreRead IFPTE’s latest update on our continued fight against the illegal and unprecedented attacks by President Trump, the so-called DOGE, including Elon Musk and his associates, and the larger Trump Administration, against federal workers and the agencies they work for.
Read MoreDespite ongoing efforts to fire and RIF federal workers across federal agencies, IFPTE federal sector Locals across the nation have seen significant increases in membership, the latest being Local 12 representing workers at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington.
Read MoreThe Washington State AFL-CIO released the names last week of the Union members who have been accepted into their highly competitive Path to Power program, and IFPTE Local 12 President, Tiera Beauchamp, was among those who were accepted.
Read MoreThe Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is demanding immediate and decisive action from the federal government to protect workers and defend jobs as an escalating trade war—fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump—threatens Canada’s economy.
Read MoreThe Society of United Professionals (UP/IFPTE Local 160) proudly took to the streets in Toronto on Saturday, March 8, to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) and stand in solidarity with those fighting for gender equality and social justice.
Read MoreThe Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) has launched a new pilot project to help workers connect with unions that may represent them.
Read MoreMark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, capping a sudden rise to power for the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England.
Read MoreSenate Bill 5041, which would grant unemployment insurance benefits to striking workers, was approved by the Washington state Senate and sent to the state’s House of Representatives for consideration.
Read MoreIFPTE told Congressional lawmakers to vote against passing a wholly inadequate continuing resolution (CR) that does nothing to limit the illegal and unconstitutional over reach of the executive branch.
Read MoreToday IFPTE urged Representatives and Senators to vote against the Continuing Resolution (CR) proposed by Republican leaders in a closed process that rejected any and all bipartisan collaboration.
Read MoreToday IFPTE urged House and Senate leaders to commit to a process that will allow for an open and democratic budget process. Specifically, IFPTE calls on House Speaker Johnson to instruct his Rules Committee chair to permit members to offer, debate, and vote on amendments that will protect federal workers and the important services they provide.
Read MoreRead IFPTE’s latest update on our continued fight against the illegal and unprecedented attacks by President Trump, the so-called DOGE, including Elon Musk and his associates, and the larger Trump Administration, against federal workers and the agencies they work for.
Read MoreIFPTE’s executive officers welcomed the reintroduction of the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act, or the PRO Act.
Read MoreIFPTE president, Matt Biggs, and secretary-treasurer, Gay Henson, issued the following joint statement in response to President Trump's decision today to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods to the United States.
Read MoreRead IFPTE’s latest update on our continued fight against the illegal and unprecedented attacks by President Trump, the so-called DOGE, including Elon Musk and his associates, and the larger Trump Administration, against federal workers and the agencies they work for.
Read MoreAALJ President, Judge Som Ramrup, said, “Administrative law judges carry out the law and should be free from political pressures. They are not at-will employees.
Read MoreBefore the House of Representatives voted to pass a Budget Resolution on Tuesday night on a party line vote, IFPTE sent lawmakers a letter outlining the union’s strong opposition to any cuts to federal employee health and retirement benefits, Medicaid, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Read MoreThe Federal Workers Alliance sent a letter to Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins and Vice Chair Patty requesting the lawmakers include in the next government funding bill language to stop the illegal and unconstitutional actions of the Trump Administration that seek to dismantle federal agencies, politicized the civil service, and instigate a constitutional crisis by ignoring Congress’ authority.
Read MoreOn February 24, 2025, the Office of Special Counsel, led by Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger, found that President Trump’s firing of probationary employees at six different agencies was unlawful and requested that the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) reinstate the affected employees.
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