IFPTE Continues Efforts to Defend the Public Services,
Protect Federal Employees’ Jobs, and Uphold Our Democracy
Today the Senate provided final approval for a temporary funding bill that provides zero protections for federal workers and other targets of the Musk/DOGE wrecking ball. IFPTE President Matt Biggs said, “Senators who voted to let this bill move forward shirked their responsibility to rein in an out-of-control administration, especially those Democrats who failed to stand with IFPTE members and against the ongoing assault on our civil service, our Constitution, and working families in every state.” Read more and follow IFPTE’s outreach on the CR below.
- 3/14/2025 – IFPTE Expresses Disappointment in Passage of Continuing Resolution
- 3/12/2025 – IFPTE Letter to Congress Explains Why Lawmakers Need to Reject the CR Being Considered in Congress This Week
- 3/11/2025 – IFPTE Call on Congress to Reject the Current Continuing Resolution and Get to Work
- 3/10/2025 – IFPTE Calls on Speaker Johnson to Instruct House Rules Committee to Allow Votes on Amendments
IFPTE Federal Sector Update on Trump/Musk and DOGE Attacks on Federal Workers – Week Ending March 14
Read the latest update on our fight against the illegal and unprecedented attacks by President Trump, the so-called DOGE, including Elon Musk and his associates, and larger Trump Administration, against federal workers and the agencies they work for.
Local 12 is Latest Local to See Big Organizing Gains – Tops 600 Dues Paying Members
Despite ongoing efforts to fire and RIF federal workers across federal agencies, IFPTE federal sector Locals across the nation have seen significant increases in membership, the latest being Local 12 representing workers at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. Read more…
SPEEA-Supported Legislation Helps Striking Workers with UI Benefits
Senate Bill 5041, which would grant unemployment insurance benefits to striking workers, was approved by the Washington state Senate and sent to the state’s House of Representatives for consideration. “This was a major milestone for us, as supporters of the bill,” said SPEEA Legislative Director Brandon Anderson. “SPEEA members played a big role in getting it through.” Read more…
Local 12 President, Tiera Beauchamp, Named to Path to Power Program
The Washington State AFL-CIO released the names last week of the Union members who have been accepted to their highly competitive Path to Power program and Local 12 President, Tiera Beauchamp, was among those who were accepted. Tiera, who has served as Local 12 President for nearly 5 years, commented on her participation in the program, saying that, “It is a great honor to be representing the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as their President at the AFL-CIO Level.” Read more…
SPEEA Elects Two New Northwest Regional VPs, Reelects Incumbent
Members of SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001 have elected two new Northwest regional vice presidents to their union’s executive board while re-electing an incumbent. Jeffrey L. Forbes, Tami Reichersamer and Lynette Shiroma were the top three vote-getters in the election, out of a field of eight candidates. They will begin their two-year terms on March 26, along with Midwest Regional Vice President Chris Streckfus, an incumbent who was unopposed for re-election. Read more…
SUP/IFPTE Local 160 Celebrates International Women’s Day
Society President Rebecca Caron Speaks at Port Hope IWD Event
On March 7th, the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce hosted a special event in celebration of International Women’s Day, bringing together inspiring leaders dedicated to advancing gender equality. Among the distinguished speakers was Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160 President Rebecca Caron, who delivered a compelling address on the critical role of unions in the fight for pay equity. Read more…
And the following day…
Society of United Professionals Joins Toronto’s International Women’s Day Rally
The Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160 proudly took to the streets in Toronto on Saturday, March 8, to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) and stand in solidarity with those fighting for gender equality and social justice. As an event sponsor, the Society reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for women’s rights and standing in solidarity with marginalized communities fighting for a better future. Read more…
Dominick D. Critelli, Jr. Scholarship Award – DEADLINE: March 15!
The deadline to submit applications for the Dominick D. Critelli, Jr. Scholarship is Saturday, March 15. All required application documents must be postmarked by Saturday, March 15 OR electronically submitted by 11:59 pm. Read more…
Labour News
Mark Carney Sworn in as Canadian Prime Minister Amid US Trade War – Read more…
Canada’s Unions to Carney: Protect Workers from Job Losses and Uncertainty
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is demanding immediate and decisive action from the federal government to protect workers and defend jobs as an escalating trade war—fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump—threatens Canada’s economy. Read more…
MFL Launches Pilot Project to Help Workers Unionize
The Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) has launched a new pilot project to help workers connect with unions that may represent them. Read more…
AFL-CIO Department of People Who Work for a Living
The AFL-CIO’s newest Department, The Department of People Who Work for a Living is fighting to support dedicated and hard working federal workers who are serving the public each day. IFPTE encourages members to learn more about the new Department here.
IFPTE Local 400 