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  • Weekly Union Recap May 1, 2026

    May Day: Celebrating the Power of Workers May 1st marks International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day or Labour Day – a time recognized around the world to reflect on the contributions of workers and the ongoing importance of collective action. Rooted in the labour struggles of the late 19th century – including the…

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  • THE 2026 BOOK AND TOOL AWARD

    THE 2026 BOOK AND TOOL AWARD is available to children, grandchildren, and first-generation nieces and nephews of IFPTE Local 400 members Once again, the book and tool award is open to receive applications. Here is the requirements and application. We will accept applications until July 10, 2026 In SolidarityExecutive Committee

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  • Weekly Union Recap April 24, 2026

    IFPTE Urges Support for the Bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act   This week, IFPTE urged House members to sign the discharge petition being championed by IFPTE’s good friend, Congressman Donald Norcross, calling for a full House vote on the bipartisan supported Faster Labor Contracts Act (HR 5408), private sector labor law reform legislation guaranteeing that newly organized Unions…

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  • Weekly Union Recap April 17, 2026

    Defense Secretary Hegseth Orders An End to DOD Collective Bargaining – IFPTE Locals are Currently Protected by Court Injunction Last Friday a memo signed by Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered the elimination of all collective bargaining agreements across the entire Department of Defense (DOD) impacted by President Trump’s illegal March 23, 2025 executive order. The order,…

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