Members of SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001 have elected two new Northwest regional vice presidents to their union’s executive board while re-electing an incumbent.
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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.”
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Read 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.
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Despite 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.
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The 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.
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The AFL-CIO’s newest department, the Department of People Who Work for a Living, stands in stark contrast to the Trump Administration’s so-called DOGE.
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The 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.
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On March 7th, the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce hosted a special event in celebration of International Women’s Day, bringing together inspiring leaders dedicated to advancing gender equality.
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The 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.
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The Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) has launched a new pilot project to help workers connect with unions that may represent them.
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Mark 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.
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Senate 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 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.
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Read 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.
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Bell Canada's recent announcement of 1,200 job reductions across Canada is another devastating blow to workers, including 100 employees in Manitoba who are set to see their jobs slashed—70 of whom are represented by TEAM/IFPTE Local 161.
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IFPTE’s executive officers welcomed the reintroduction of the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act, or the PRO Act.
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IFPTE 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.
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In a decisive outcome, Premier Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservative Party have secured a third consecutive majority in Ontario's snap election. This victory arrives amidst significant challenges, notably the looming 25% tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump, which poses a severe threat to Ontario's manufacturing sector and the livelihoods of countless workers.
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