Over 1,000 Southern California Edison Workers File for Union Election with ESC Local 20
On Thursday, April 17, over 1,000 planners, designers, and field technicians at Southern California Edison filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board. These workers play a crucial role at SCE, ensuring the delivery of essential utilities to millions across Central, Coastal, and Southern California. Read more…

IFPTE Local 21’s Fight to Protect Medicaid from Cuts Gains Traction with Bipartisan Congressional Commitment
Earlier this week, 12 Republicans in the House of Representatives signed on to a letter to House Republican leadership and the Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee warning against cuts to Medicaid in an upcoming Budget Reconciliation bill.  Several of the signatures on the letter are the result of the commitment and efforts of IFPTE Local 21 and the Local’s work with other unions in their coalition. Read more…

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IFPTE Calls on Lawmakers to Support Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Trump Union Busting Order
IFPTE continues to aggressively urge lawmakers to cosponsor the Protect America’s Workers Act (HR 2550), bipartisan legislation sponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Jared Golden to repeal President Trump’s latest Union-Busting executive order. Read more…

• RELATED:
  IFPTE Applauds Senators Collins, Murkowski, Schatz, and Warner for their Bipartisan Letter Requesting President Reconsider EO Removing Federal Workers Bargaining Rights

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Society Research Officer Deputes at Toronto City Hall
The Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160’s Research Officer Nathan Jackson deputed before City of Toronto’s Executive Committee on March 19 to express the Society’s full support for the mayor’s tariff response action plan. Read more…

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Society Speaks on Broadbent Institute’s Progress Summit Panel
The Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160’s President, Rebecca Caron, participated in a panel organized by the Canadian Labour Congress – Congrès du travail du Canada at the Broadbent Institute | Institut Broadbent’s Progress Summit. Rebecca spoke about the importance of securing long-term plans from the government for the development of energy infrastructure. Read more…

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IFPTE Participates in Howard University’s “Summer for Democracy” Teach-In
IFPTE President Matt Biggs, Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson, and Legislative Director Faraz Khan participated in Howard University’s “Summer for Democracy” teach-in. The teach-in was organized by Howard University students with the Howard University Capel as the lead sponsor. Read more…

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SCMMA Launches Online Store
SCMMA/IFPTE Local 222 has launched an online store featuring branded SCMMA merchandise for purchase. Show your pride and support for the Local union by purchasing these exclusive items. From stylish apparel to practical accessories, there’s something for everyone. Check it out…

IFPTE Keeps Members and Allies Informed on the Trump Administration on the Federal Sector
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IFPTE’s Mobilization Clearinghouse
Visit IFPTE’s central location to find information on labor events, rallies, and Congressional email and call-in campaigns as we collectively fight to defend federal government workers and union rights, and protect our democracy. If you have an upcoming event or action that you’d like to add to this list, please send information to info@ifpte.org.

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Dominick D. Critelli, Jr. Scholarship Award is Open for Applications
The Dominick D. Critelli, Jr. Scholarship Award application/information is available until May 15. IFPTE will award four college scholarships of $2,500 each to children or grandchildren of IFPTE members. Read more…

Labour News

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, starkly contrasts the Trump Administration’s so-called DOGE. While DOGE is attempting to fire tens of thousands of federal workers, the Department of People Who Work for a Living is fighting to support dedicated and hard-working federal workers serving the public daily. IFPTE encourages members to learn more about the new Department here…