IFPTE Honours Canada Day on July 1st and Independence Day on July 4th, and offer our best wishes to our members, their families, and all working families across the United States and Canada!  We stand strong together in Solidarity! IFPTE Local 8A Successfully Organizes NOAA Fisheries Workers Local 8A President, Nick Tolimieri, commented on the…

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During the month of June, IFPTE celebrates PRIDE Month. We honour our Union Sisters and Brothers whose leadership and solidarity continue to strengthen the labor movement across Canada and the United States. As part of PRIDE Month, the AFL-CIO is profiling leaders from throughout the labor movement. Let’s honor our Siblings by viewing a profile each day…

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IFPTE Honors Juneteenth In observance of Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation—enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally received the news of their freedom. Today, IFPTE honors that history in the United States, recognizes the struggles endured, celebrates the triumphs of Black Americans, and reaffirms our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity,…

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During the month of June, IFPTE celebrates PRIDE Month. We honour our Union Sisters and Brothers whose leadership and solidarity continue to strengthen the labor movement across Canada and the United States. As part of PRIDE Month, the AFL-CIO is profiling leaders from throughout the labor movement. Let’s honor our Siblings by viewing a profile each day…

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