Labor Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month
As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO is highlighting our Hispanic brothers and sisters and their accomplishments in the labor movement. View all profiles for National Hispanic Heritage Month here.
IFPTE Local 1921 Weighs-In with Members on GAO Comptroller General Process
The GAO Employees Organization (IFPTE Local 1921) sent a message to their members regarding the nomination process for GAO’s Comptroller General. In the message, the union reaffirmed its commitment to continue advocating that the next Comptroller General be appointed through a legal and legitimate process that has the bipartisan support of Congress.
IFPTE Shares Water Resources Development Act Priorities and Urges Committees to Advance Compromise Text
This week, IFPTE urged the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee to reconcile the House-passed bill (H.R.9497) with the Senate EPW Committee approved bill (S.4949) and include IFPTE priorities. IFPTE’s letter explains that,”WRDA is critical legislation for IFPTE members at USACE [U.S. Army Corps of Engineers] and for communities nationwide that rely on the resources, supply chains, and economic benefits supported by the nation’s waterways.”
SOLIDARITY ALERT: IFPTE’s David LaFemina Joins Picketing Solvang City Workers
IFPTE International Representative David LaFemina joined Solvang, California public servants on the picket line last week. The workers, represented by Teamsters Local Union 986, have been on strike for four weeks. They voted to strike after the City Council approved a 20% raise for its members and a $30,000 salary increase for the mayor while initially offering workers only a 2% raise. The striking employees work in the city’s public works, marketing, tax, land-use administration, and inspection departments.
IFPTE’s Candace Rhett Joins and Thanks Virginia Representative Don Beyer for His Support of IFPTE
IFPTE’s Communications Representative Candace Rhett represented the International this week at a labor event with Virginia Congressman, Don Beyer. IFPTE was one of several unions in attendance where participants thanked the Congressman for his work to restore the collective bargaining rights of the over 1 million workers who have been subject to the Trump union-busting executive orders.
Manitoba Workers Continue to Face Canada’s Highest Injury Rate
For the third year in a row, Manitoba has the highest workplace injury rate in Canada. According to the Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL)—of which TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 and WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162 are affiliates—the province’s 2025 time-loss injury rate was 25% higher than any other province and more than 60% above the national average. MFL President Kevin Rebeck is calling for an independent review of the Workers Compensation Board’s injury prevention system, saying, “Manitoba workers deserve better than last place.”
IFPTE in the News
City of San José Averts Strike, Ratification Vote on Tentative Agreements with MEF/IFPTE Expected to Begin Next Week
City leaders thank workforce for dedication and service to the community, and assure residents that there will be no disruption of services.
Labour News
World Day for Decent Work: Defending the Right to Strike
Observed annually on October 7, the World Day for Decent Work is an opportunity for the labour movement to take action for decent work to be placed at the centre of economic and government policy, including the protection of fundamental workers rights. This year, Canada’s unions are focusing on the right to strike, as Bill C-39 raises fresh concerns about federal restrictions on strike action.
‘STRENGTH THROUGH SOLIDARITY’
Westin Harbour Castle Reservation Portal Now Open
for IFPTE 62nd Convention
We’re approximately one year out from the opening of IFPTE’s 62nd Convention being held at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, Ontario, CA, July 19-22, 2027. As we prepare for the event, we want to allow ample time for Convention attendees to reserve their sleeping rooms at the Westin. Locals and attendees may now use the IFPTE reservation portal to book your rooms. Standard rates are $339 CA (king or double based on availability). Let the countdown begin!
