Weekly Union Recap March 6, 2026

Courage and Solidarity: Celebrating the Power of Women

On International Women’s Day—celebrated around the world—and during Women’s History Month in the United States, the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) honours the women whose leadership and solidarity continue to strengthen our union across Canada and the United States.

As a part of Women’s History Month, two of IFPTE’s leaders in their respective Locals will be profiled by the AFL-CIO: Tracy Miller on March 23 (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) and Shaunna Winton on March 19 (SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001). Let’s all honor our Sisters as well as other Union Sisters by viewing a profile each day of the month!

Read WSN’s Letter of Solidarity…

SUP/IFPTE Local 160 President Speaks on EHRC Panel for IWD

Marking International Women’s Day, the Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) President Rebecca Caron joined a distinguished virtual panel organized by Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) earlier this week.

History Made: IFPTE Honors Roxanne Brown on Being Sworn in as United Steelworkers of America (USW) President

IFPTE was proud to have the opportunity to attend the swearing-in ceremony for the new officers of the United Steelworkers of America (USW), including newly minted President, Roxanne Brown. President Brown is the 10th president of the historic Union, and the first woman and person of color elected to the lead the Union.

CLC Celebrates IWD by Hosting Event: Union Women Rise Up for Gender Justice

In honour of International Women’s Day (IWD), the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is hosting a powerful conversation on how union women are defending pay equity, health and safety, collective bargaining, and human rights at this year’s UN Commission on the Status of Women.

IFPTE Endorses SPEEA Member David Garrett for State Representative

IFPTE is proud to endorse SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001 member, David Garrett, for Washington State Representative as he seeks to represent Washington state’s 39th legislative district

SPEEA Council Reps Elect Northwest Prof and Tech Bargaining Teams

SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001’s Bargaining Unit Councils of the Northwest Prof and Tech bargaining units recently elected the teams that will represent SPEEA members in negotiations with Boeing later this year.

IFPTE Urges the “Prioritization of Worker Safety” for Federal Civilian Employees Working in the Middle East

As the war in Iran continues, along with attacks on U.S. military installations across the Middle East where both military and civilian personnel work and live, IFPTE released the following statement regarding civilian federal workers who are risking their lives in support of the nation.

IFPTE Attends Biannual AFL-CIO Executive Council Meeting

President Matt Biggs and Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson participated in the biannual AFL-CIO Executive Council meeting this week at the AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, DC.

IFPTE Honors APWU President Mark Dimondstein on His Retirement

Longtime friend to IFPTE, Mark Dimondstein, recently retired from the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) after serving 12 years as President and 42 years of membership