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Flyer with various union logos, stating “Government shutdown emergency rally: stand with federal workers” 10/8/25 at 12pm, Federal Plaza. 230 S Dearborn St, Chicago

If you’re in Chicago on Wednesday, stop by!

“Lawless” – OMB Director Vought Seeks to Illegally Deny Pay to Furloughed Federal Workers
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A delegation of SPEEA officers was on hand for Wednesday's #labor rally in support of striking @iamunion.bsky.social members at #Boeing in St. Louis.

GESTA/Local 29 Members, IFPTE Int'l Join Maryland Congressional Delegation for Gov't Shutdown Press Conference — IFPTE On October 1, GESTA/IFPTE Local 29 members joined AFSCME members and IFPTE International staff on Capitol Hill at a press conference sponsored by members of the Maryland Congressional delegation regarding the damage the government shutdown is inflicting on federal employees. 

GESTA/IFPTE Local 29 members and IFPTE staff, Faraz Khan and Brian Kildee, on Capitol Hill at a press conference sponsored by members of the Maryland Congressional delegation regarding the damage that the government shutdown is inflicting on federal employees.
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SUP Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation  — IFPTE The Society of United Professionals released a video message to mark September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada—a day to reflect on the tragic legacy of the residential scho...

@thesocietysays.bsky.social Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Yesterday, CEWA and Brookings United joined forces for pizza, pups, and solidarity. As we gear up for an election in two short weeks, we’re grateful for support and solidarity from our @ifpte.bsky.social siblings who share their union wins and remind us of all that we can achieve!

Judge blocks Trump’s anti-union executive order for IFPTE-represented workers U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman said the president “clearly” exceeded his authority when issuing an edict stripping two-thirds of the federal workforce of its collective bargaining rights.

"A federal judge... issued an oral decision blocking the Trump administration from terminating the collective bargaining rights of federal workers represented by the IFPTE..."
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Senate Commerce Democrats Report on Unconstitutional Gutting of NASA Reflects the Dire Reality for the Agency’s Workforce and Mission — IFPTE IFPTE responded to the findings in “The Destruction of NASA’s Mission,” released by Senate Commerce, Science, and Technology Committee Democrats and the Committee’s Ranking Member , Senator Maria Can...

Our union applauds the patriotic whistleblowers and the Senate Commerce Ranking Member Cantwell, and her staff for documenting the crisis that this Administration is creating at NASA.
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Opinion | Trump cited my research to criticize H-1B visas. But his solution is all wrong. The program is deeply flawed. But a new $100,000 fee on employers won’t fix it — and could have unintended consequences.

It’s true that the H-1B program is deeply flawed. But the $100,000 fee on employers won’t fix what’s wrong with the program and could have unintended consequences. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

🚨 Whistleblowers say the Trump Admin is illegally forcing #NASA to implement its FY26 budget cuts now—before Congress has acted.

This isn’t just about space. It’s about safety, innovation, and the Constitution. 🧵

IFPTE Rallies to Honor Veterans and Protect the Rights of Workers at the Veterans Administration — IFPTE IFPTE joined AFGE, NFFE, SEIU, and a broad alliance of labor unions in a march from the AFL-CIO to the headquarters of the Veterans Administration in Washington, DC.

IFPTE joined AFGE, NFFE, SEIU, and a broad alliance of labor unions in a march from the AFL-CIO to the headquarters of the Veterans Administration in Washington, DC. Several Veterans spoke out against recent misguided changes by Secretary Doug Collins...
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IFPTE Welcomes Rulemaking to Raise H-1B Wage Levels and Prioritize H-1B Allocation by Skill and Pay, Voices Grave Concerns on Administration’s Worker Rights Record — IFPTE IFPTE President Biggs said, “We have long endorsed the Durbin-Grassley H-1B and L-1 reform bill and the Keep STEM Talent Act and we welcome serious efforts by the Administration to award H-1B visas ba...

Working Americans need real solutions, not gimmicks that invite companies to cut deals with the President, while workers are left out.
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Expanding Our Scope: SUP/IFPTE Local 160 Leads Saskatchewan NDP Members on Tours of Ontario’s Nuclear Facilities — IFPTE With the emerging global consensus that the path to a net-zero emission future will require a dramatic expansion of nuclear power, the Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) has been en...

With the emerging global consensus that the path to a net-zero emission future will require a dramatic expansion of nuclear power, the Society of United Professionals (IFPTE L160) has been engaged with stakeholders and policymakers.
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TEAM Reaches Tentative Deal to Renew Collective Agreement  — IFPTE TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 is pleased to announce that its Negotiating Committee has reached a tentative agreement with Bell Canada for renewal of their collective agreement (CA).

TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 is pleased to announce that its Negotiating Committee has reached a tentative agreement with Bell Canada for renewal of their collective agreement (CA)
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IFPTE Urges Congress to Pass a Bipartisan Short-Term Government Funding that Protects U.S. Leadership in Science, Space, R&D, and Engineering  — IFPTE IFPTE followed up on last week’s meetings and letters to Congress to protect NASA missions and capabilities with another letter to House and Senate leadership, insisting that any funding deal must con...

IFPTE Urges Congress to Pass a Bipartisan Short-Term Government Funding that Protects U.S. Leadership in Science, Space, R&D, and Engineering
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Video Firings of immigration judges are 'politically motivated': Union president IFPTE union president Matt Biggs discusses the impact that the Trump administration's firing of immigration judges is having on the court system.

"IFPTE union president Matt Biggs discusses the impact that the Trump administration's firing of immigration judges is having on the court system."
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IFPTE Condemns Trump Administration Plan to Fire Federal Employees During a Government Shutdown — IFPTE Make no mistake, Mr. Vought is trying to ruin the careers of dedicated public servants who take the oath to serve our nation and defend the Constitution. This is not only cruel and morally bankru...

IFPTE Condemns Trump Administration Plan to Fire Federal Employees During a Government Shutdown

The Hand That Rocks The Gavel - This American Life A group of immigration judges, who almost never speak to the press, describes the dismantling of our immigration court system from the inside.

"A group of immigration judges, who almost never speak to the press, describes the dismantling of our immigration court system from the inside." IFPTE Judicial Council 2 is run by and for the Immigration Judges at the DOJ.

Society welcomes Ontario NDP passage of pro-nuclear resolution

The ONDP has recognized the importance of clean energy, unionized labour, and support for Canadian supply chains in meeting Ontario's electricity needs with the adoption of a pro-nuclear policy resolution at its convention. Read our full press release here: www.thesociety.ca/society_welc...

We had a great time talking to members at this year's OPG Community Power Expo. Thanks to all the members who visited our tables. And congratulations to the winners of the Society quiz contest: Sana, Cassandra, Annabelle, Andrew, Jillian, and Norris.

Scenes from last week's Negotiation Prep Committee workforce town hall meeting at our Tukwila headquarters. More than 50 people attended in person, with hundreds logging in remotely.

Trump administration fires more immigration judges Nearly 20 immigration judges received emails this month informing them that they are being let go, NPR has learned, the largest single month of firings since the process began in February.

Nearly 20 immigration judges received emails this month informing them that they are being let go, NPR has learned, the largest single month of firings since the process began in February.

Susan Collins is a self-interested politician, a master of taking good votes when it's pointless and caving when it counts.

Join the NO Kings Movement on October 18 — IFPTE IFPTE, along with more than 230 organizations, is partnering with the No Kings movement for the October 18 event. As such, we welcome our Locals and members to join us for the kick-off call  o...

We’re organizing and taking action to defend each other and our communities, demand dignity, and say enough to all of the Trump administration’s power grabs. Millions took to the streets in June; let’s grow those numbers when we come together on October 18.
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Society Welcomes Fast-tracking Darlington New Nuclear Project  — IFPTE The federal government has added the Darlington New Nuclear Project to its list of nation-building projects for streamlined approval, a move the Society of United Professionals (SUP/)IFPTE Local 160 s...

The Canadian government has added the Darlington New Nuclear Project to its list of nation-building projects for streamlined approval, a move @thesocietysays.bsky.social supports. President Caron emphasized the unionized jobs opportunities nuclear builds provide.
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With Federal Workers Under Attack, Senator Warner & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Union-Busting Executive Orders — IFPTE U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Protect Ameri...

"We know full well that the Trump Administration’s EOs to deny more than one million federal workers their bargaining rights on a bogus national security rationale make this the most anti-labor, anti-worker administration in United States history." - Matt Biggs, IFPTE
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IFPTE NASA Locals Come to Washington – Fight to Save NASA Funding, Unions — IFPTE Several IFPTE NASA Locals were in Washington, DC, this week to meet with congressional lawmakers, particularly appropriators.  During the meetings, IFPTE discussed legislative items urging lawmak...

IFPTE discussed legislative items urging lawmakers to reject the Trump Administration’s budget request to cut NASA’s overall budget by 25%, with a whopping 48% cut to NASA science work and another 39% cut to aeronautics research.
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IFPTE Weighs-In on Maine Senate Race - Endorses Graham Platner for United States Senate — IFPTE On behalf of its 90,000 members throughout North America, as well as the thousands of workers it represents at Maine’s Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the International Federation of Professional and Techn...

“Mainers have had enough of the tired politics and empty excuses of career politicians, and that’s why they’re rallying around a candidate who is not only unapologetically pro-Union, but one who will also work to overturn the Trump Administration’s Union-busting...”