Registration for IFPTE’s 2026 Legislative Conference is now open! Participants are encouraged to book their rooms. Conference information can be found here. Space is limited – register today!

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IFPTE Urges Senate to Follow House’s Lead and Pass PAWA as Part of the Appropriations Process

After the successful effort to pass the bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act (PAWA) in the House last week, IFPTE turned its sights this week to the United States Senate where the Union urged Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, Susan Collins, and Vice Chair, Patty Murray, to add PAWA to the remaining Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Senate funding bills. If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG

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SPEEA Agrees to Boeing Request to Pause WTPU Talks 

SPEEA has agreed to Boeing’s request to pause negotiations on a new contract for the more than 1,500 workers represented by its Wichita Technical & Professional Unit.  Boeing asked for the delay Wednesday, citing complications related to the reunification of the newly reacquired Spirit AeroSystems operation with the rest of the Boeing enterprise. If you would like to read the full story go to IFPTE.ORG

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IFPTE wishes all our members and their families a happy and safe Holiday Season. 
The IFPTE Weekly Recap will be back in force next year, starting on January 9, 2026.

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