As Congressional negotiators continue to work out the provisions to be included in the Build Back Better Act budget reconciliation package, IFPTE joined energy sector, building trades, and industrial unions in urging lawmakers to ensure that no energy worker is negatively impacted by the ongoing transition from fossil-linked energy production to a decarbonized economy
Read MoreAfter tough negotiations throughout the summer, the Engineering Association/Local 1937 (EA) finalized a three-year contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) this week.
Read MoreThis week, just before the House began consideration of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was crafted and passed by the Senate with bipartisan support, IFPTE reiterated our support for the bill .
Read MoreThis week, IFPTE sent letters to Senators highlighting the union’s policy priorities for the proposed $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework and the $3.5 trillion budget resolution.
Read MoreIFPTE Pres. Shearon called the framework “a good first step toward significant infrastructure investment to support millions of good paying, union represented jobs,” adding that Congress must work on adding “progressive offsets to pay for the larger package such as raising the minimum corporate tax, closing corporate tax loopholes that allow multi-nationals like Amazon to pay no taxes at all, and ensuring that our wealthiest wage earners finally pay their fair share in taxes, to help pay for the full scope of our infrastructure needs.”
Read MorePresident Biden’s proposal commits to addressing the long-neglected physical infrastructure deficit as well as recommitting to federal policy that supports R&D, manufacturing and innovation, and workers rights.
Read MoreIn spite of Society leaders’ and members’ health and safety concerns, earlier this month Ontario Power Generation (OPG) began requiring employees who had been working from home to return to their normal work location.
Read MoreIFPTE attends the Canadian Nuclear Workers' Council Annual Conference. The Council was structured to update Unionized Nuclear Industry Workers on the current events in their industry and to provide input into the Council's activities.
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