Society Stands in Solidarity with Steelworkers Employed by Welded Tube

The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) is in solidarity with the workers of Welded Tube of Canada, who were locked out by their employer over the Christmas holidays on Dec. 23rd.

Canada, Labor RightsCandace RhettJanuary 10, 2025IFPTE Local 160, Welded Tube of Canada

IFPTE Applauds SEIU’s Re-affiliation with the “House of Labor”

IFPTE participated in an AFL-CIO executive council meeting this week in which President Liz Shuler announced that the 2-million strong Service Employees International Union (SEIU) will rejoin the AFL-CIO after over 20 years as an independent union.

Labor Rights, GovernmentCandace RhettJanuary 10, 2025SEIU reaffiliation

IFPTE Attends White House Signing Ceremony for the Social Security Fairness Act

IFPTE officials joined fellow Unionists, President Biden, Labor Secretary Julie Su, and congressional lawmakers at the White House on Sunday for a bill signing ceremony enacting the Social Security Fairness Act into law.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettJanuary 10, 2025Social Security Fairness Act, law

IFPTE Sec-Treasurer Henson, AFL-CIO President Shuler, and Labor Talk About Pro-Worker Reform of the Highly-Flawed H-1B High-Skill Work Visa

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.

Labor Rights, Immigration, GovernmentFaraz KhanJanuary 10, 2025H-1B, Durbin, Grassley, guestworker

IFPTE Mourns the Loss of Longtime EA/Local 1937 Leader, Dan Kirk

IFPTE is sad to announce the passing of our Union Brother, Dan Kirk, a member of the Engineering Association (EA/IFPTE Local 1937) for 43 years, including many years serving on the EA board.

Labor RightsCandace RhettJanuary 10, 2025Dan Kirk, EA Local 1937

2025 MFL Health and Safety Conference

The MFL Health and Safety Conference provides worker-focused education and tools for union activists to help them be more effective health and safety committee members and advocates for health and safety in the workplace

Canada, Labor RightsCandace RhettJanuary 10, 2025MFL, Health and Safety Conference

Canada’s Richest 100 CEOs Make 210 Times More than the Average Worker

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) released its annual report looking at the compensation of Canada’s richest 100 CEOs.

Canada, Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettJanuary 10, 2025CCPA, 100 CEOs

IFPTE Applauds Signing and Enactment of Social Security Fairness Act, Allowing Public Service Retirees and Workers to Receive Retirement Benefits They Have Paid Into

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).

IFPTE Honors and Thanks Former Local 194 President, Kevin McCarthy, for His Decades of Service to His Union

Brother Kevin McCarthy recently announced his retirement from the New Jersey Turnpike after nearly four decades of service and his retirement from his Union, IFPTE Local 194.

Labor RightsCandace RhettDecember 20, 2024IFPTE Local 194, Kevin McCarthy

IFPTE Says “Thank You” to President Biden During DOL Tribute to Frances Perkins

Labor Secretary, Julie Su, hosted labor union members from across the labor movement this week at the Department of Labor in Washington, DC at a ceremony where the DOL honored two of America’s strongest and most influential advocates for America’s working class - the longest-serving labor secretary in United States history, Frances Perkins, and President Joe Biden.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettDecember 20, 2024Department of Labor, Frances Perkins

IFPTE, Federal Unions Join Senators Kaine, Hirono, Warner, Van Hollen, and Cardin to Make Last Push to Pass Saving the Civil Service Act, Anti-Schedule F Bill

On Tuesday, Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) was joined by Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) in an effort to advance the IFPTE-backed Saving the Civil Service Act, S.399 , on the floor of the Senate through a unanimous consent procedure. i

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettDecember 17, 2024Saving the Civil Service Act

President Biggs Discusses Federal Workers, DOL Secretary Nominee, and NAIJ on America’s Work Force Podcast

President Biggs was invited to be a guest on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast this week to discuss what Labor Unions, including those like IFPTE that represent federal workers, can expect in the next administration.

Government, Labor Rights, ImmigrationCandace RhettDecember 13, 2024AWUP, President Biggs, Ed "Flash" Ferenc

Addition of Stewards Marks Exciting Growth for SCMMA Local 222

The Saskatoon Civic Middle Management Association (SCMMA/IFPTE Local 222), hosted a training workshop for new stewards and table officers.

Canada, Labor RightsCandace RhettDecember 13, 2024SCMMA Local 222, new stewards

Labor Leaders, Members of Congress Urge the Senate to Repeal GPO-WEP, Senator Chuck Schumer Announced He Will Bring Repeal to a Vote

Today on Capitol Hill, IFPTE President Matt Biggs, and public service workers from across the country rallied with national labor leaders to call on the Senate to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act — bipartisan legislation to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) that the House has already approved overwhelmingly.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettDecember 11, 2024WEP rally

As the 118 Congress winds down IFPTE and coalition partners demand Senate action on legislation to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)

Despite overwhelming bipartisan support, a 327-75 vote of approval in the House, and a strong endorsement for the legislation by President Biden, the Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82, S. 597) has yet to be scheduled for consideration in the United States Senate.

Government, Labor RightsCandace RhettDecember 6, 2024Social Security Fairness Act, WEP

IFPTE Congratulates Rebecca Caron, Newly Elected President of the Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160)

On Dec. 2, Rebecca Caron was elected President of the Society of United Professionals (SUP/ IFPTE Local 160).

Canada, Labor RightsCandace RhettDecember 6, 2024Rebecca Caron, IFPTE Local 160

SPEEA Engineers at Spirit AeroSystems Accept Contract Offer

The amount of money available for raises for engineers at Spirit AeroSystems will increase by at least 23%, including the promotional fund, over the next four years, after unionized engineers at the company accepted the company’s contract offer.

Aerospace, Labor RightsCandace RhettDecember 6, 2024WEU, Spirit AeroSystems, Contract

Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160 (the Society) Welcomes Engineers from Framatone as New Members

Engineers at Framatome Canada Limited in Kincardine, Ontario, have overwhelmingly chosen to join the Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160.

Canada, Energy, Labor RightsCandace RhettDecember 6, 2024IFPTE Local 160, Framatome Canada Limited

President-Elect Trump Nominates Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary

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.