IFPTE Continues Opposing Budget Reconciliation Bill’s Disastrous Medicaid Cuts
As Senate Republicans try to hastily assemble their version of a budget reconciliation bill that extends tax cuts for the wealthiest individuals and large corporations on the backs of working people, IFPTE and our coalition partners sent a letter to Senate Leadership opposing key provisions in the Senate bill. Read more…
Lewis Engineers and Scientists Association Hosts Career Informational Session for NASA Workers
Lewis Engineers and Scientists Association (LESA/IFPTE Local 28) President Dr. John Betterson and Vice President Samantha Yousef hosted an information session this week for NASA workers employed at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. Read more…
IFPTE Condemns Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill Proposals to Bust Federal Employee Unions, Harm All Working Americans, and the Public Interest
IFPTE weighed in with key Senators against the Senate budget reconciliation bill, particularly the draconian and ideologically-driven language from the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) aimed at eliminating federal labor unions, turning the federal government into an at-will employer, and abrogating the co-equal branch of government constitutional responsibilities of the legislative branch over to the President. Read more…
Local 196 Sister, Janet Gerhard, Honored with the Inaugural Local 196 First Responder Dedication Award
IFPTE Local 196 President, Brother Sean McBride, presented Union Sister Janet Gerhard with the Local 196 First Responder Dedication Award, calling her “our Guardian Angel who gives of herself to help not only turn lives around, but save the lives of Local 196 members who are at the lowest points in their lives.” Read more…
Society Holds First Annual Bruce Region Golf Tournament
The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) held its first annual Bruce Region Golf Tournament — and it was a resounding success. Read more…
IFPTE Proudly Celebrates and Honors Juneteenth
IFPTE is proud to celebrate and remember Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when slaves in the State of Texas were finally freed from the bondage of slavery. Read more...
Calling all Federal Locals to ‘Get in the Queue’ – IFPTE EDues Program is underway
IFPTE continues to roll out the new EDues program, with Locals 121 and 1 currently signing up members, and Locals 32, 1921, and 12 set to take part in phase two of the EDues program. As all IFPTE Locals are aware, particularly federal locals, the EDues program became necessary because of President Trump’s Executive Order eliminating Union dues payroll deduction across most federal agencies. Read more…
IFPTE Keeps Members and Allies Informed on the Trump Administration in the Federal Sector
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IFPTE in the News
6/12/2025 – United Professionals Promote CANDU Technology (CKNX NewsToday)
A campaign by The Society of United Professionals is calling for support of CANDU reactors at the proposed Bruce C nuclear plant in Kincardine. Read more here…
6/18/2025 – Saugeen Shores Backs Canada United Campaign (Shoreline Beacon)
The Society of United Professionals ‘Canada United’ t-shirt campaign shows pride in the country and its workers. Read more here…
Labour News
OFL nominations now open: Solidarity & Pride Champion Award
Nominations are open for the Ontario Federation of Labour’s (OFL) Solidarity & Pride Champion Award! Honour those advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ justice in the labour movement. Deadline: August 31, 2025. Learn more here…
IFPTE Local 400 