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7th Women & Unions International Speaker Series

2/9/2022

 
Last weekend, over 50 members attended the 7th Women & Unions International Speaker Series organized by the IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network. The program featured women on the IFPTE Executive Council, who came together to share their experiences, challenges, and vision for keeping our union and the labor movement strong.

Each speaker introduced themselves, providing a glimpse into how they got involved. Laurie Reid, Local 160’s Secretary-Treasurer, moderated the discussion asking our leaders where they see opportunities for increasing equity within our union and the broader labor movement, how to promote the increased participation of women, and what we can do to support women and other marginalized groups within our union.
 
“The session completely exceeded my expectations…. Our Executive Council is in great hands,” said Tracy Miller from Local 160 and Chair of the WSN Planning Committee. Dede Chance, another WSN Planning Committee member from Local 12 said, “it was so good for my soul!” The discussion was powerful packed with depth and sincerity. Many comments shared by participants during the program expressed an appreciation for the groundwork laid by the speakers and felt reinvigorated to carry on in their union work and organizing. 
 
The next Women & Unions International Speaker Series will take place Spring 2022. Stay connected to the WSN by joining the network! If you are interested in getting involved with the WSN Planning Group, please email us at womensnetwork@ifpte.org.
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More Than We Bargained For...

2/8/2022

 
In addition to the smaller topics we discuss each week, our main focus in the coming months will be negotiations over:

1. Timekeeping & Attestation
2. Leave Administration - complete rewrite of the policy
3. New Backshift Program (50% days, 30% swings, 20% graves)

If you have any interest in these topics, become a union rep today and join the bargaining team!

Vaccine Mandate Paused

2/1/2022

 
Vaccine mandates for federal employees are now on pause pending the outcome of an appeal that has been filed with the 5th Circuit court. In the meantime, weekly testing for unvaccinated individuals is still required based on guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce Taskforce. You can find that latest guidance here.

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