IFPTE 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.
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Before 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.
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The 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.
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IFPTE’s issue briefs for 2025 are informed by our membership and cover the union’s legislative proprieties across the federal, public, and private sectors.
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Last week, AALJ notified Senators from New York and Members of the House of Representatives in and around the White Plains, New York, region that the White Plains SSA hearing office had abruptly closed
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President Trump’s day-one Executive Orders (EO) on the federal workforce miss one simple fact that is unmistakable to IFPTE members who work for the federal government: federal employees and their unions are necessary partners in any successful effort to improve government services, achieve efficiency gains, and identify problems and put forward solutions to make sure government works for the American public.
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Today, the IFPTE endorsed Gov. Martin O’Malley for chair of the Democratic National Committee.
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As factions of Trump supports argue over the H-1B work visa program, IFPTE, the AFL-CIO, and EPI research staff weighed in on what labor’s long-standing position on reforming the H-1B work visa program.
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IFPTE offered the following statement applauding the passage and enactment of the Social Security Fairness Act, legislation which repeals the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).
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On Friday evening, less than 6 hours away from a lapse in federal government appropriations, the House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution to avert a shutdown and fund the federal government for three months.
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The executive officers of IFPTE commented on provisions in the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which was passed by the Senate and the House with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Read MoreIFPTE issued a statement regarding the growing likelihood of a government shutdown, which would start when the current federal funding expires at 12:01 am, Saturday, December 21.
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This week, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unveiled their compromise text for the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. The agreed-to WRDA text addresses some of the priorities that IFPTE has advocated for inclusion in the bill
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IFPTE President Matt Biggs commented that Rep. Chavez-ReDemer “established herself as a supporter of unions and workers across the private, public, and federal sectors” during her term in the House of Representatives.
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After the House of Representatives passed the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) with overwhelming bipartisan support, IFPTE is urging the U.S. Senate to do the same and restore Social Security benefits for some 2.7 million Americans who have already paid for those benefits.
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Members of TEAM-IFPTE Local 161 gathered in Winnipeg on November 12 and 13 for their annual general meetings. The lunch hour meetings featured a packed agenda that included financial updates, a report from the President, an overview of workplace issues and member advocacy efforts, and a presentation on key objectives for the upcoming collective bargaining round.
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The GAO Employees Organization, Local 1921, hosted its annual membership meeting this week in Washington, DC. The meeting was the first in-person meeting since the pandemic and was attended by over 300 members, including those in-person in DC, across the country at GAO’s field offices, and virtually from remote worksites.
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The Society of United Professionals - IFPTE Local 160 (the Society) marked a historic milestone, celebrating 80 years of advocacy, unity, and strength at their annual Council held on November 10-11.
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This week, IFPTE asked Senators to support the confirmation of current National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chair Lauren McFerran as well as Joshua Ditelberg, nominee for NLRB Member, in a bipartisan nominee package. McFerran’s term on the NLRB expires on December 16, 2024. IFPTE’s letter urges Senators to confirm the nominees before the end of the year.
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Michelle Johnston, President of the Society of United Professionals congratulated the Green Party of Ontario on the passage of a resolution at their 2024 Annual General Meeting which reverses a long history of blanket opposition to nuclear energy.
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