@thesocietysays.bsky.social (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) President, Rebecca Caron attended Ontario Tech University Capstone event on April 13, where she delivered congratulatory remarks to celebrate the achievements of graduating students - the members of our future.
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Following several months in the interest arbitration process, WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162 has secured a favourable decision, resulting in a new collective bargaining agreement covering the 2024–2027 term.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth Orders An End to DOD Collective Bargaining - IFPTE Locals are Currently Protected by Court Injunction
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IFPTE Locals from across the Northeast area gathered together last week in Schenectady, New York as part of the annual IFPTE Northeast Council meeting.
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Effective April 1st, minimum wage for federal sector workers in Canada increased to $18.15 per hour, reflecting a 2.1% inflation adjustment for 2025.
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Connie is the rare elected official who remains rock solid in her values
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"The President’s budget document for Fiscal Year 2027 completely misses the mark and fails to meet the needs and concerns of American people." - Matt Biggs, IFPTE President
The integrity of our immigration system is being put at risk. The Trump administration’s overhaul of the immigration courts have led to the loss of over 100 judges, with those remaining facing pressure to prioritize deportations - or risk losing their jobs.
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After Joining Labor Amicus Brief on Birthright Citizenship Case, IFPTE Joins Labor, Activists at Supreme Court
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“Many NASA unionists, including @ifpte.bsky.social Local 27 members ... have provided invaluable contributions to this mission from the initial design, implementation, requirements derivations, development, verification & validation (and) operations planning.”
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Good luck to our NASA siblings tonight who are making the Artemis II launch to the moon happen!
They’re leading the charge in scientific research and discovery on Earth AND in orbit – and their @ifpte.bsky.social and AFGE union contracts should be restored. 🚀
“We extend our congratulations to the thousands of IFPTE members at NASA whose quiet dedication and world-leading expertise contributed to today's launch of Artemis II." - IFPTE President, Matt Biggs
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Congressman Cohen shares our vision for the expanded role the TVA will play as a provider of great jobs and growing as America’s largest publicly owned utility
We show up because our democracy, our public services, and our communities are worth protecting. Today, IFPTE Local 21 members marched and said #NOKINGS in San Francisco, no kings anywhere! 🪧✊
Several IFPTE members joined other rank-and-file Union members and leaders last Friday evening in New York City in support of current New York Assemblymember @claireforny.bsky.social, who is running for the United States Congress.
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"'The people who are doing the work should define how the tool is used,” Chin-Lai noted, garnering applause from the audience. "Not all our members are anti-AI," she said, “but all of us are anti-being used as guinea pigs.'"
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In recognition of Women’s History Month, Secretary-Treasurer Henson was a guest this month on America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her path to IFPTE Union leadership.
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Tracy Miller is a longtime labor activist and unit director with the Hydro One Local of the @thesocietysays.bsky.social, IFPTE Local 160. With more than 25 years of union leadership.
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"For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Today's profile is Shaunna Winton of @ifpte21.bsky.social"
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SF Mayor Lurie has ordered the Department of Public Health (DPH) to cut an estimated 95 positions.
Today, Local 21 and other city unions presented over 1,500 signatures from DPH staff to Director Tsai calling on the department to push back against layoffs and protect care! ✊
@markey.senate.gov understands that clean energy production and good union jobs can go hand in hand
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Our delegates are excited to participate in California Labor’s 2026 Pre-Primary Convention. @californialabor.bsky.social
Working people across our state are ready to unite, fight, and win in the upcoming election!
Trump latest edict disguised as reining in @tvanews.bsky.social executive pay will threaten the future of it remaining a public utlity
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Today, members of the Coalition for Professional Integrity submitted a comment to OPM opposing the proposed “Reduction in Force Appeals” rule. Coalition members oppose the rule because it would politicize the RIF appeal process, which would jeopardize professional integrity across the federal sector
We’re back at the bargaining table in the City of San Jose! Support your team by wearing your union shirt every Thursday and by joining member action team meetings. Together, we’re fighting for a contract that retains services in San Jose. ✊
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.
