Know Your Voting Rights
In the advent of the midterm elections, do you have questions about your voting rights? Are you having an issue registering or casting your ballot? There’s a resource to assist. Check out the AFL-CIO’s ‘Know Your Voting Rights’ site for a host of information. Find out more here.
IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections
IFPTE presents its bipartisan list of Congressional candidates that the Union is supporting in the 2026 elections this November. These candidates have stood with IFPTE on the issues that impact the Union’s diverse and growing membership. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by state.
IFPTE Sends Letter to Leadership of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees on FY27 NDAA Conference Bill
IFPTE authored a letter to the leadership of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees (HASC and SASC) urging them to include certain provisions in the conferenced FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill.
Local 196 Delivers Big Contract Win for Long Branch Housing Authority Members
IFPTE Local 196-represented members employed by the Long Branch Housing Authority scored huge wins as a part of their recently completed contract negotiations. Ten percent wage increases, preserving pension and health benefits, and achieving stronger safety measures for the members, were all achieved during the latest round of bargaining.
“One Society. One Voice. Stronger Together”: SUP, IFPTE Stand Strong with Bruce Power Members as They Enter Bargaining
As bargaining gets underway at the Society of United Professionals’ (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) Bruce Power Local, a solidarity video was created to show all Bruce members and their bargaining team that the SUP and IFPTE Union family has their back. The video serves as a reminder that Bruce members are not standing alone. They have the strength, support and solidarity of the entire Society and IFPTE behind them.
IFPTE Local 1 President Alerts Hill Lawmakers About Unfair Pay Inversion Issue
IFPTE Local 1 President, Corey Henderson, joined legislative director, Faraz Khan, this week for meetings with the offices of Senators Tim Kaine (VA) and Mark Warner (VA), to discuss pay disparities impacting Local 1 members employed by the United States Navy.
TEAM/Local 161 Members Gather for Annual General Meeting
Members of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 gathered in Winnipeg and online this week for the union’s Annual General Meeting, with nearly a third of the membership taking part.The meeting included updates from TEAM’s President Dave Eyjolfson and Executive Director Carrie Sanderson on the past year, the Local’s financial position, workplace issues, and ongoing member advocacy.
IFPTE Local 200 Hold Memorial/Remembrance Event for Longtime Local 200/200A President Mike Calleo
IFPTE Local 200 President, Mark Connors, along with the leadership and members of Local 200, hosted a remembrance event on Thursday honoring the life and service of longtime Local 200/200A President, Mike Calleo, who passed away on June 8.
IFPTE Northeast Council Holds Biannual Meeting in Glenville, New York
Members and leaders from IFPTE’s Northeast Area rounded out their biannual meetings this week in Glenville, New York. Along with the presentation of Local reports and a review of the Northeast Council budget, International Representative, David LaFemina, performed a training session entitled, “Introduction to negotiations 101,”, while FHE Health’s Janet Gerhard, gave a presentation on, “Making Your Mental Health a Priority.”
IFPTE in the News
Lee Give Upbeat State of the City Speech as Unions Increase Pressure for Deal (The Oaklandside) – IFPTE Local 21
The Holidays Are Coming: Make Your Mental Health a Priority – IFPTE International/FHE Health
Labour News
CCPA Report Highlights Fairer Pay in Canada’s Public Sector
A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) finds that Canada’s public sector continues to provide more equitable pay for women and new Canadians than the private sector
‘STRENGTH THROUGH SOLIDARITY’
IFPTE 62nd Convention
Please secure your travel documents now, IFPTE’s Westin Harbour Castle reservation portal open
We’re nine month away 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 continue to prepare for the event, we encourage attendees who live in the United States to assure their travel documents are up to date, i.e., your passport. If you need to apply for or renew your current passport, please visit the State Department site, https://travel.state.gov/en/passports.html, for all information pertaining to securing your passport.
Convention attendees also have ample time to reserve their sleeping rooms at the Westin. Locals and attendees may use IFPTE’s reservation portal to book your rooms. Standard rates are $339 CA (king or double based on availability).
Watch your email over the next several weeks for an invitation to begin registering for the Convention. Looking forward to seeing you in Toronto!
