IFPTE to Launch New Dues System
The International is working to implement a dues system that will operate independently from the federal government. This process will provide current and prospective members the ability to join our union at any time, while ensuring their privacy from the administration. Read more…

IFPTE Joins “Civil Service Strong” Coalition
IFPTE is proud to announce our partnership with the Civil Service Strong project of Democracy Forward, along with other unions and allies, to support our members who are civil servants under attack by the Trump administration. Alongside the 95% of people who believe civil servants should be hired and promoted based on their merit rather than their political beliefs, Civil Service Strong is committed to supporting a career, non-partisan civil service and the people who power it. Read more…

IFPTE’s Mobilization Clearinghouse
Visit IFPTE’s clearinghouse to find information on labor events, rallies, and Congressional email and call-in campaigns to collectively fight and 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.

We encourage all to contact your lawmakers in Congress and tell them to:

• 1 ) Oppose Cuts for Federal Employee Retirement Benefits in the Budget Reconciliation Bill;
• 2) Oppose Cuts to Medicaid in the Budget Reconciliation Bill

Local 196 Members Join First Responders in Fighting New Jersey Wildfires
IFPTE Local 196 members employed by the Garden State Parkway joined New Jersey’s first responders this week in fighting back the massive wildfires that have burned 13,250 acres of land in Lacey and Ocean townships, and along the Garden State Parkway. Read more…

Society Attends Canadian Nuclear Conference 2025
Members and elected leaders from the Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) participated in the Canadian Nuclear Association conference held from April 15 to 17. During the event, Society President Rebecca Caron spoke about the essential steps needed to build a skilled energy workforce for the future. Read more…

IFPTE Honors and Thanks EA/IFPTE Local 1937 President, Carolyn Wilson, Upon Her Retirement
Engineering Association (EA/IFPTE Local 1937) President, Carolyn Wilson, announced her retirement this week after four decades of service to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). She also announced her retirement as President of the EA/IFPTE Local 1937, where she also served as Vice President and EA board member for over twenty years. Read more…

Canadian Federal Election: IFPTE Supports CLC Blueprint for Building a Better Future for Working People
The IFPTE supports the Canadian Labour Congress’s (CLC) call to challenge all political parties to put working families first in the federal election being held on April 28. The Workers Together platform, Building a Better Future for Working People, was launched to provide a clear blueprint for the next government at a time when Canadians face mounting pressures from all sides. Read more…

IFPTE Keeps Members and Allies Informed on the Trump Administration on the Federal Sector
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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…

Labor 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 with 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, hard-working federal workers serving the public daily. IFPTE encourages members to learn more about the new Department here…