In June, more than 5 million Americans gathered across the nation to stand against President Trump’s attempted dictatorship. IFPTE, along with more than 250 organizations, is partnering with the No Kings movement for the October 18 event. We encourage our Locals and members to Join the Movement. As President Trump escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS movement continues to rise stronger. If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG
IFPTE Scores Major Court Victory Against Union-Busting Executive Orders for DOD and EPA Members
In a major legal victory for IFPTE’s federal membership and for all federal workers, a federal judge granted our petition for an injunction protecting IFPTE-represented employees working at the Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency from the Trump Administration’s March 27 union-busting executive order. If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG
IFPTE Condemns the Failure to Fund the Government on the Republican Majority in Congress and the Trump Administration
Said President Biggs, “Since his first day in office, President Trump has made clear that he does not appreciate the role of a professional civil service or understand the link between the work of our dedicated civil servants and the vast services they provide the American public. That we find ourselves at this point should come as a shock to no one. The only surprise is that there is actually something this administration doesn’t want to own: a completely avoidable government shutdown. The president and his followers in Congress can continue their feckless propaganda campaign aimed at blaming everyone else for this failure, but the fact remains that their party controls all three branches of government.” If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG
SUP Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada—a day to reflect on the tragic legacy of the residential school system. Over 150,000 Indigenous children were taken from their families over 150 years, and many never returned home. To honour survivors, remember the victims, and commit to advancing reconciliation, the Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) has released a video message from Executive Vice President Ralph Chatoor. If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG
Progress on Trade in Canada Must Reflect a Commitment to Indigenous Rights
Canada’s unions are marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by calling on government to fulfill its obligations under the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDRIP). If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG
GESTA Local 29 Members, IFPTE International Join Maryland Congressional Delegation for Capitol Hill Press Conference
GESTA Local 29 members joined members from AFSCME and IFPTE international staff, Faraz Khan and Brian Kildee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday at a press conference sponsored by members of the Maryland Congressional delegation regarding the damage that the government shutdown is inflicting on federal employees. If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG
Senate Commerce Democrats Report on Unconstitutional Gutting of NASA Reflects the Dire Reality for the Agency’s Workforce and Mission
IFPTE responded this week to the findings in “The Destruction of NASA’s Mission,” released by Senate Commerce, Science, and Technology Committee Democrats and the Committee’s Ranking Member, Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA). If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG
NPEU/IFPTE Local 70 Organizing Update: Staff at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington Form A Union
The staff of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) have officially unionized as CREW United, joining the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU/, IFPTE Local 70. If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG
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