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IFPTE Urges the “Prioritization of Worker Safety” for Federal Civilian Employees Working in the Middle East — IFPTE As the war in Iran continues, along with attacks on U.S. military installations across the Middle East where both military and civilian personnel work and live, IFPTE released the following statement ...

IFPTE calls on the Department of Defense (DOD) and other pertinent federal government agencies to use every resource necessary to prioritize the safety and security of federal employees throughout the Middle East, including at military installations.
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IFPTE Endorses SPEEA Member David Garrett for State Representative — IFPTE IFPTE is proud to endorse SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001 member, David Garrett, for Washington State Representative. 

“IFPTE is proud to give our backing to our Union Brother, David Garrett, as he seeks to represent Washington State’s 39th legislative district. David continues to be a strong Union activist and member within @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social..."

Bellamy-Lewis Recognized by Rutgers University During Black History Month  — IFPTE Rutgers University Civil Rights Committee recognized IFPTE international representative, Karen Bellamy-Lewis this week as part of their Black History Month Spotlight series.

Rutgers University Civil Rights Committee recognized IFPTE international representative, Karen Bellamy-Lewis this week as part of their Black History Month Spotlight series.
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IFPTE Symposium Examines Global Pressures and Local Impacts  — IFPTE IFPTE members from TEAM/IFPTE Local 161, and WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162, along with guests from the Regina Civic Middle Management Association (RCMMA), gathered this week in Winnipeg for a full day of disc...

IFPTE members from TEAM/IFPTE Local 161, and WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162, along with guests from the Regina Civic Middle Management Association (RCMMA), gathered this week in Winnipeg for a full day of discussion and action at the 2026 IFPTE Professional Workers Symposium.

Legislative Director Khan Participates in ARI Meetings on AI Safeguards  — IFPTE IFPTE legislative director, Faraz Khan, participated this week in meetings in Washington, DC hosted by Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI) and with other stakeholder groups ...

IFPTE legislative director, Faraz Khan, participated this week in meetings in Washington, DC hosted by Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI) and with other stakeholder groups to discuss oversight recommendations involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) that protects jobs, unions, and communities.

Today, IFPTE Local 21 members of our Court Reporters and Court Professionals Chapters honored SEIU 1021 Members’ ULP Strike Day 1 lines. ✊🪧

Members of our #union's Legislative & Public Affairs Committee were in Washington DC this week to meet with members of Congress on issues important to #aerospace professionals.

Three people posing for a selfie in front of the US Capitol.

We had a great week last week in DC. We advocated with the offices of 4 U.S. Senators and 8 U.S. Representatives – from California to Illinois to Wisconsin to Pennsylvania. This is the power of union membership – direct action to get our priorities to those who need to hear them.

Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe from Local 21. 🌙

In this season of reflection, discipline, and generosity, we recommit ourselves to justice, compassion, and collective care for our communities.

Local 21 members joined with nurses today at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center to protest the County’s attempt to dismantle the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program.

Laying off nurses, nursing managers, and homeless services specialists will harm patients and must be avoided.

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IFPTE Endorses Claire Valdez for Congress — IFPTE IFPTE is proud to endorse New York Assemblymember Claire Valdez for the United States House of Representatives, running to serve the constituents of New York’s 7th Congressional District. 

IFPTE Calls @claireforny.bsky.social “a champion for working families and their Unions"
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Canada’s Unions Discuss Economic Strategy and Trade Deals Centred on Workers  — IFPTE Union leaders from across Canada sent one clear message to Parliament: No more trade deals and economic decisions that leave workers behind.

IFPTE Canadian Area Vice-President and President of @thesocietysays.bsky.social/IFPTE Local 160, Rebecca Caron joined union leaders from across Canada to send one clear message to Parliament: No more trade deals and economic decisions that leave workers behind.
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TEAM and WAPSO Attend MFL Health & Safety Conference  — IFPTE Members and staff of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 and WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162 attended the Manitoba Federation of Labour’s (MFL) annual Health and Safety Conference last week in Winnipeg.

Members and staff of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 and WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162 attended the Manitoba Federation of Labour’s (MFL) annual Health and Safety Conference last week in Winnipeg.
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IFPTE Members Descend on Washington, DC for IFPTE’s 25th Annual Legislative Advocacy Conference   — IFPTE Nearly 100 IFPTE leaders and members from across the United States and Canada traveled to Washington, DC for IFPTE’s annual legislative advocacy conference.

Nearly 100 IFPTE leaders and members from across the United States and Canada traveled to Washington, DC for IFPTE’s annual legislative advocacy conference.
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IFPTE Local 21 stands in solidarity with United Educators of San Francisco as they launch their HISTORIC strike against SFUSD!

These brave educators are fighting for a fair contract that invests in their classrooms and students. Education is a right, this is our shared fight! ✊💙 #1U

DPE enjoyed the chance to meet with SPEEA members in town for @ifpte.bsky.social’s legislative conference, and to update them on issues facing union professionals. We were joined by Howard University professor Ron Hira.

Special thanks to @vanhollen.senate.gov for addressing the IFPTE Legislative Week participants

IFPTE thanks Janet Gerhardt for her inspirational message about combating mental health challenges and FHE Health's commitment to helping union members.

IFPTE's 2026 Leg Week Starts!

We showed up strong for Natalie Gee’s kickoff last weekend!

Local 21 member and D4 resident JR Santos shares why he’s excited to support Natalie Gee for Supervisor. 👇

Society Applauds Completion of Darlington Nuclear Reactor Refurbishment  — IFPTE SUP president, Rebecca Caron, was present for the Ontario government’s announcement of the successful completion of the refurbishment of the Darlington Unit 4 nuclear reactor, which will return to ser...

@thesocietysays.bsky.social Applauds Completion of Darlington Nuclear Reactor Refurbishment
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Union Says Boeing Violated Contract; Seeks ‘No Layoff’ Guarantee for 787 Engineers — IFPTE The failure of the company to honor its contractual obligation to notify us of such decisions is profoundly disappointing.  Worse yet, the company has not yet answered basic questions about timin...

@speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social Says Boeing Violated Contract; Seeks ‘No Layoff’ Guarantee for 787 Engineers
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Layoffs Averted for Members of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161  — IFPTE Members of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 can breathe a sigh of relief, with Bell Canada announcing this week that its plans to eliminate 46 more jobs from the bargaining unit have been cancelled.

Members of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 can breathe a sigh of relief, with Bell Canada announcing this week that its plans to eliminate 46 more jobs from the bargaining unit have been cancelled.
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IFPTE Applauds the Launch of the Bipartisan Federal Workforce Caucus and Calls on Members of Congress from Both Sides of the Aisle to Stand Up for America’s Civil Service Workforce — IFPTE Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA) launched the Federal Workforce Caucus, a Congressional caucus committed to prote...

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA) launched the Federal Workforce Caucus, a Congressional caucus committed to protecting and strengthening America’s civil service workforce.
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IFPTE Commits to Halting Schedule P/C — IFPTE In response to the Office of Personnel Management issuing the Schedule P/C final rule, IFPTE President Matt Biggs commented that Schedule P/C "jeopardizes the stability and effectiveness of the federa...

Administration rule aims to undermine our merit-based, nonpartisan civil service and government for the people
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@ifpte.bsky.social's statement: www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-c...

IFPTE on Partial Government Shutdown: Strained Rights & Delayed Pay IFPTE President Matt Biggs details how a partial shutdown and delayed appropriations are straining federal workers and agency operations.

IFPTE President, Matt Biggs, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast as a partial federal government shutdown disrupted pay and operations across major agencies."

Black History Month 2026 — IFPTE

IFPTE is proud to honor Black History Month. This year’s Black History Month is as important as it has ever been, and is a time for those of us in the Labor Movement to reinforce and recommit to fighting to reverse these attacks. #BlackHistoryMonth.

Celebrating Black History Month | AFL-CIO

Our labor movement could not exist without the work of Black union members and leaders.

During #BlackHistoryMonth and every month, America’s unions celebrate the elders and ancestors who came before us and those fighting now for racial justice in the workplace and beyond.