Weekly Union Recap October 10, 2025

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

Trump Administration Announces Mass Firings – IFPTE Condemns

“IFPTE condemns in the strongest possible terms the announcement today from OMB Director Russ Vought and subsequent confirmations from the White House that the Trump Administration has begun to fire federal employees across the government. This is not only illegal, but it is also doing a great disservice to the American public.” If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG

IFPTE Challenges Latest Union-Busting Executive Order in Federal Court

IFPTE executive officers issued the following statements in relation to IFPTE’s legal challenge to President Trump’s August 28th Union-busting executive order. Said President Biggs, “Instead of reversing course on their unprecedented Union-busting, the Trump Administration doubled down on August 28th by unilaterally issuing yet another illegal executive order stripping Union rights from federal workers at several agencies, including NASA, where IFPTE represents approximately 6,000 federal civil servants.” If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG

After Senate Passes NDAA, IFPTE Turns Attention to NDAA Conference to Restore Bargaining Rights for DOD Workers

The Senate NDAA supports our nation’s public shipyards, authorizes additional investments to build out our nation’s Naval strength, continues Congress’s commitment to funding the maritime industrial based. IFPTE also applauds the inclusion of Section 1108 which ensures that Navy shipyard capabilities are not diminished through any reductions in the workforce. The legislation includes key provisions to support federal civilian employees and the Department of Defense workforce. If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG

‘End the Shutdown’ – Local 777, Unions, and Elected Officials Rally on Federal Plaza

“The Trump administration has been shutting down the government services our communities rely on from day one; this unwelcome escalation is another jab at working people. From illegal purges of civil servants, to closing whole agencies, to sending agents and soldiers to scare communities away from public life, none of this aligns with the oath federal workers took and still believe in. The atrophy of constitutional checks and balances emboldens the billionaires, but federal workers remain here to stand for the public good,” said Local 777 President Colin Smalley. If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG

Fired Immigration Judges Go Public – Speak to the National Press Foundation

Judges Petit and Soper, who are among the 139 Immigration Judges who have been fired or otherwise removed from their jobs since President Trump assumed office on January 20, addressed upwards of 30 reporters from across the United States for a discussion on the immigration courts and the firing of judges without cause. If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG

IFPTE Applauds Introduction of FAST Justice Act, Allowing Fed Workers to File Appeals in Court if MSPB Appeals are Obstructed

IFPTE has endorsed the Fair Access to Swift and Timely (FAST) Justice Act, legislation that would give federal workers a private right of action and allow them to take their cases to federal court if the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) fails to act on an appeal within 120 days. If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG

TEAM Members Ratify Contract

Members of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 voted to ratify their recently negotiated contract with Bell/MTS. The Memorandum of Agreement dated October 1, 2025, has been approved by the membership, with 84.4% of eligible TEAM members participating in the vote. If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG

IFPTE’s Atlantic Council Meets in North Hazlet, New Jersey

IFPTE Atlantic Area Locals met this week in New Jersey to discuss a myriad of issues impacting IFPTE’s membership in New Jersey. If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG

IFPTE Northeast Council Hosts Its Annual Meeting

IFPTE Locals from the Northeast Area met in New York as a part of their annual meeting. The Northeast Council discussed several issues affecting their members, including the impact of tariffs on the jobs of IFPTE members. If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG

NPEU Hosts Annual Membership Meeting

Members of the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU/IFPTE Local 70) held their annual membership meeting this week via Zoom. The meeting, chaired by NPEU President Amy Chin-Lai, was attended by some 200 NPEU members. If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG

IFPTE in the NEWS
October 10, 2025

10/10/2025 – Shut Down But Not Silenced: Federal Workers Find Their Voice (NPR)

10/6/2025 – Society of United Professionals Bruce Local Donates to Area Food Banks (The Kincardine Record)