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. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/u...

After Joining Labor Amicus Brief on Birthright Citizenship Case, IFPTE Joins Labor, Activists at Supreme Court www.ifpte.org/news/after-j...

“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.” www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-a...

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 www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-a...

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. www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-m...

"'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.'" www.ifpte.org/news/ifptes-...

United Farm Workers voices support for victims www.latimes.com/california/s...

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. www.ifpte.org/news/secreta...

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. aflcio.org/2026/3/23/wo...

"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" aflcio.org/2026/3/19/wo...

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 www.ifpte.org/news/vprebnj...

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 www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/ma...

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.

IFPTE was proud to have the opportunity to attend the swearing-in ceremony for the new officers of the @steelworkers.bsky.social (USW), including newly minted President, Roxanne Brown.

Marking International Women’s Day, the @thesocietysays.bsky.social (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) President Rebecca Caron joined a distinguished virtual panel organized by Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) earlier this week. www.ifpte.org/news/supifpt...

Courage and Solidarity: Celebrating the Power of Women www.ifpte.org/womens-month...

IFPTE calls on the Department of Defense (DOD) and other pertinent federal government agencies to use every resource necessary to prioritize the safety and security of federal employees throughout the Middle East, including at military installations. www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-u...

“IFPTE is proud to give our backing to our Union Brother, David Garrett, as he seeks to represent Washington State’s 39th legislative district. David continues to be a strong Union activist and member within @speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social..."

Rutgers University Civil Rights Committee recognized IFPTE international representative, Karen Bellamy-Lewis this week as part of their Black History Month Spotlight series. www.ifpte.org/news/bellamy...

IFPTE members from TEAM/IFPTE Local 161, and WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162, along with guests from the Regina Civic Middle Management Association (RCMMA), gathered this week in Winnipeg for a full day of discussion and action at the 2026 IFPTE Professional Workers Symposium.

IFPTE legislative director, Faraz Khan, participated this week in meetings in Washington, DC hosted by Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI) and with other stakeholder groups to discuss oversight recommendations involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) that protects jobs, unions, and communities.

Today, IFPTE Local 21 members of our Court Reporters and Court Professionals Chapters honored SEIU 1021 Members’ ULP Strike Day 1 lines. ✊🪧

Members of our #union's Legislative & Public Affairs Committee were in Washington DC this week to meet with members of Congress on issues important to #aerospace professionals.

We had a great week last week in DC. We advocated with the offices of 4 U.S. Senators and 8 U.S. Representatives – from California to Illinois to Wisconsin to Pennsylvania. This is the power of union membership – direct action to get our priorities to those who need to hear them.

Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe from Local 21. 🌙 In this season of reflection, discipline, and generosity, we recommit ourselves to justice, compassion, and collective care for our communities.

Local 21 members joined with nurses today at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center to protest the County’s attempt to dismantle the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program. Laying off nurses, nursing managers, and homeless services specialists will harm patients and must be avoided.

Read their full release: www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-e...

IFPTE Calls @claireforny.bsky.social “a champion for working families and their Unions" www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-e...

IFPTE Canadian Area Vice-President and President of @thesocietysays.bsky.social/IFPTE Local 160, Rebecca Caron joined union leaders from across Canada to send one clear message to Parliament: No more trade deals and economic decisions that leave workers behind. www.ifpte.org/news/canadas...

Members and staff of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 and WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162 attended the Manitoba Federation of Labour’s (MFL) annual Health and Safety Conference last week in Winnipeg. www.ifpte.org/news/team-an...

Nearly 100 IFPTE leaders and members from across the United States and Canada traveled to Washington, DC for IFPTE’s annual legislative advocacy conference. www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-m...

IFPTE Local 21 stands in solidarity with United Educators of San Francisco as they launch their HISTORIC strike against SFUSD! These brave educators are fighting for a fair contract that invests in their classrooms and students. Education is a right, this is our shared fight! ✊💙 #1U

DPE enjoyed the chance to meet with SPEEA members in town for @ifpte.bsky.social’s legislative conference, and to update them on issues facing union professionals. We were joined by Howard University professor Ron Hira.

Special thanks to @vanhollen.senate.gov for addressing the IFPTE Legislative Week participants

IFPTE thanks Janet Gerhardt for her inspirational message about combating mental health challenges and FHE Health's commitment to helping union members.

IFPTE's 2026 Leg Week Starts!

We showed up strong for Natalie Gee’s kickoff last weekend! Local 21 member and D4 resident JR Santos shares why he’s excited to support Natalie Gee for Supervisor. 👇

@thesocietysays.bsky.social Applauds Completion of Darlington Nuclear Reactor Refurbishment www.ifpte.org/news/society...

@speea-ifpte2001.bsky.social Says Boeing Violated Contract; Seeks ‘No Layoff’ Guarantee for 787 Engineers www.ifpte.org/news/union-s...

Members of TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 can breathe a sigh of relief, with Bell Canada announcing this week that its plans to eliminate 46 more jobs from the bargaining unit have been cancelled. www.ifpte.org/news/layoffs...

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA) launched the Federal Workforce Caucus, a Congressional caucus committed to protecting and strengthening America’s civil service workforce. www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-a...

Administration rule aims to undermine our merit-based, nonpartisan civil service and government for the people www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-c...

@ifpte.bsky.social's statement: www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-c...