America’s unions are stepping up to fight back against attacks on our democracy and our rights. As we gather in the Twin Cities, Americans are looking to the labor movement as a strong voice for a secure future. More from AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social:

As National AccessAbility Week is observed across Canada from May 31 to June 6, unions are reaffirming their commitment to building workplaces that are inclusive, accessible, and free from barriers.

IFPTE endorsement for @adamsmith.house.gov is based on the strength of his pro-worker record in Congress, his longstanding relationship with IFPTE, and his willingness to use his leadership position to improve the lives of working people in Washington’s 9th District.

This week the @thesocietysays.bsky.social (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) celebrated an important milestone in Saskatoon, bringing together members, local leaders, and guests for a series of events focused on growth, representation, and member engagement. www.ifpte.org/news/society...

IFPTE Thanks Rep. Norcross and House Armed Services Committee Members For Approving FY27 NDAA That Restores Bargaining Rights at DOD www.ifpte.org/news/ifptenb...

Each June, PRIDE Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the diversity that strengthens our workplaces, unions, and communities. It is also a time to recognize the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ workers and the progress achieved through decades of advocacy, solidarity, and collective action.

Earlier this week, representatives from the @thesocietysays.bsky.social (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) attended the Canadian Radiotheranostics Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Toronto. www.ifpte.org/news/supifpt...

Canada’s unions are continuing to pressure the federal government to respect workers’ bargaining rights and stop undermining lawful strike action through repeated interventions under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code. www.ifpte.org/news/clc-pus...

The international labour movement is celebrating a landmark International Court of Justice ruling affirming that the right to strike is a fundamental workers’ right tied to collective bargaining and freedom of association. www.ifpte.org/news/histori...

@thesocietysays.bsky.social (IFPTE Local 160) Hydro One Local held their annual Local Council meeting on Monday in Toronto. The meeting’s theme this year was, “Solidarity Powers Our Future,” and comes after a tough, but very productive contract achieved for Hydro One members.

IFPTE Local 98 and IFPTE Local 777 oppose an order by Assistant Secretary of the Army Adam Telle to abandon USACE New York City offices and move to a commercial new space in New Jersey by the end of the year. www.ifpte.org/news/us-army...

Billionaires are spending big to stop Natalie Gee, but we’re bringing out the people power. This Tuesday we can send a clear message that District 4 is not for sale. Natalie Gee is fighting for a more affordable San Francisco. She is the only choice for: ✅ The SF Labor Council ✅ Teachers ✅ Nurses

Happy Pride from America’s unions! We’re wishing the LGBTQIA+ community a joyful and safe Pride Month. Unions are for everyone, and the labor movement will keep fighting to make sure everyone can be their true selves, on and off the job 🏳️‍🌈✊

IFPTE Local 29 leaders and members were on Capitol Hill this week to meet with Congressional offices and discuss the need for Congress to support NASA’s talent pipeline.

Last week, the @thesocietysays.bsky.social (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) attended Electricity Human Resources Canada’s Agents of Change 2026 in Montreal, joining industry leaders and changemakers for two days of meaningful connection and dialogue.

Candace Rhett, IFPTE Staffer, and Society of United Professionals Board Member Leon Simeon, along with SUP/Local 160 members, Johanne Konan and Lilia Shillingford, represented IFPTE this week in Atlanta at the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) 55th International Convention.

Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson was a featured panelist this week at a summit hosted by Apprenticeships for America (AFA). The event, which was held in Washington, DC, featured a panel organized by the AFL-CIO's Working for America Institute. www.ifpte.org/news/secreta...

Led by Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson, IFPTE made history last Friday by finalizing a first of its kind STEM apprenticeship program. The program is entitled ENVEST Jobs– Empowerment Network for Engineering, Science and Technology Jobs.

So bosses in America spend $1.5 BILLION every year on - *checks notes* - “labor union avoidance.” Instead of ridiculously expensive union-busting consultants and lawyers, wouldn’t it be better to invest that money in the workers who create profit?

It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of retired Local 259 President, Melvin Tate, who passed away on March 26th. Brother Tate was a longtime IFPTE member and officer of Local 259, including serving as Local 259 President.

IFPTE is proud to endorse Tania Nemer for Summit County Judge. Nemer, a former member of the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ/IFPTE Judicial Council 2), had served nearly two years as a U.S. Immigration Judge before being illegally terminated by the Trump Administration.

SPEEA’s Prof and Tech Negotiation Team has released its bargaining platform for the upcoming contract talks with Boeing.

IFPTE delegates from across Canada joined thousands of Union members in Winnipeg this week at the Canadian Labour Congress’ (CLC) 31st convention. The Convention theme was “We Build, We Care, We Fight,” and focused on building worker power in all sectors of Canada’s workforce.

Workers are fighting back and getting louder, even when governments pass anti-worker laws to silence and divide us. Unions are leading the fight for democracy.✊ Watch a snippet of our fight for democracy video. Full video on YouTube.

The listed unions (also included in the graphic) of the Nonprofit Union Coalition within DPE released the following statement in response to the federal charges against SPLC: www.dpeaflcio.org/press-releas...

Scenes from last week’s May Day in Contra Costa County with our union siblings and @cclabor.bsky.social. Workers Over Billionaires! ✊

Happy Birthday to Us! For more about SPEEA's 80th anniversary, check out this month's edition of Spotlite magazine: speea.org/latest-news/...

While the Trump administration has taken a decidedly hostile approach to #unions and made labor organizing more difficult, union representation in the U.S. increased by 463,000 in 2025. More workers were represented by a union than at any point in the past 16 years. www.epi.org/blog/may-day...

Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage (#AANHPI) Month from IFPTE Local 21! ✊

“There’s no better place than Washington, DC for Connie Chan, a former member of Local 21, to reinforce her pro-worker, pro-Union credentials with Unions throughout our nation,” said Hsieh. “We were pleased with the event turnout and are buoyed by this strong showing.” www.ifpte.org/news/ifptenb...

IFPTE Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Attempt to Politicize the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-j...

The discussion, chaired by Virginia Congressman James Walkinshaw, was an opportunity for federal unions and lawmakers to look past the current administration with an eye toward rebuilding the federal workforce now and well into the future. www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-p...

The bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act will help repair a broken process for negotiating first contracts after workers have successfully voted to form a union in the private sector. www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-u...

IFPTE warns it “weakens our national security”, urges Republican-led Senate Appropriations Committee to “defund this union-busting” www.ifpte.org/news/dod-mov...

@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. www.ifpte.org/news/suploca...

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. www.ifpte.org/news/wapsolo...

Defense Secretary Hegseth Orders An End to DOD Collective Bargaining - IFPTE Locals are Currently Protected by Court Injunction www.ifpte.org/news/defense...

IFPTE Locals from across the Northeast area gathered together last week in Schenectady, New York as part of the annual IFPTE Northeast Council meeting. www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-n...

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. www.ifpte.org/news/canadia...

Connie is the rare elected official who remains rock solid in her values www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-e...

"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. 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-...