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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · 1d

📰 Our President of Local 777 in the Chicago Sun-Times:

Federal workers in Chicago feeling ‘emotionally exhausted’ from government shutdown

Three workers who spoke with the Sun-Times said they haven’t been furloughed, but they’ve dealt with uncertainties and fragmented coordination since the federal government shut down Oct. 1.

chicago.suntimes.com

IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · 4d

If you’re in Chicago on Wednesday, stop by!

Flyer with various union logos, stating “Government shutdown emergency rally: stand with federal workers” 10/8/25 at 12pm, Federal Plaza. 230 S Dearborn St, Chicago

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · 5d

Did you see our VP of the Pittsburgh District Chapter in the paper today? 💪🏻 Telling our stories is critical!

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · 9d

Full letter here: storage.googleapis.com/fun-338-publ...

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · 9d

Local 777 is proud to have signed onto this letter, saying “No Bad Budget in Our Name!”

www.federalunionists.net/press/statem...

Federal Unionists Network - Shutdown Showdown press statement

WASHINGTON, DC — A letter titled “No Bad Budget in Our Name” will be delivered today to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Through a private sign-on...

www.federalunionists.net

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · 26d

Today we delivered a petition signed by 51 workers in Chicago District demanding our management look out for our safety with ICE actions expected to escalate this weekend into next week. Great solidarity in ACTION!

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Aug 19

A couple of media appearances for Local 777:

A discussion of organizing when our rights are under attack on The Valley Labor Report:
youtu.be/iGDRm7UaEyY?...

And a story we helped break to call attention to the ways the FLRA is abandoning federal workers:
www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...

Union Rights are Being Stripped from Federal Workers, but They Can Still Fight Back

Colin Smalley, President of IFPTE Local 777 in Chicago, joins us to talk about the ways federal workers are training to act as a union even while their union rights are being taken away from them by…

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Aug 18

Check out this webinar tonight with the Federal Unionists Network! Our own president Colin will be speaking about how we organize in this moment. Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/how-t...

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Aug 15

Come hear our Local President speak on this webinar!

Federal Workers United @fedworkersunited.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Trump administration thinks canceling our CBA’s will break us, but we are more than a contract - WE are the union. Learn to protect yourself/your coworkers, defend against unfair discipline + how to use different tactics to build pressure + regain what was in your contract! RSVP: bit.ly/47rimDq

IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Jul 24

Our Union fighting for our rights at the national level:

IFPTE International Files Unfair Labor Practice - Raises Alarm as Army, DOD Ignore NCR Obligations — IFPTE

IFPTE filed Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Army after identifying over 30 instances where both the DoD and the Army have failed…

www.ifpte.org

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Jul 23

Our President standing on business:

www.newsweek.com/trump-admini...

The Trump Administration Is Trying to Silence Us | Opinion

This administration isn't just breaking the law—it's breaking the system that's supposed to uphold it.

www.newsweek.com

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Jul 21

Members: let a steward know if this applies to you! Your union can rep you in a reasonable accommodation request.

federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...

OPM encourages telework for religious accommodations, following Supreme Court ruling

OPM’s guidance offers some leeway to the Trump administration’s policy requiring most federal employees to work in the office full time.

federalnewsnetwork.com

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Jul 18

1️⃣ Our parent union’s petition for National Consultation Rights (WA-RP-23-0028)
2️⃣&3️⃣ Our petitions to overturn DoD’s “disapproval” of two negotiated agreements (0-NG-3742 and 0-NG-3743)
4️⃣ An Unfair Labor Practice charge to get information we need to defend against a suspension (CH-CA-25-0202)

IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Jul 18

The FLRA is deeply and completely broken. For those keeping track at home, the FLRA is currently (officially & deliberately) delaying any progress on 4 pending actions.

Apparently “nobody wants to work anymore” among the (politically appointed) members and regional directors of the FLRA!

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Jul 9

In case you missed this in the USACE PR recap (where the AI classified the tone as “neutral”):

Federal exodus imperils Trump’s permitting goals

The Army Corps of Engineers and the Interior Department are losing permit writers and experts central to the president’s agenda.

www.eenews.net

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Jul 8

👀 Local 777 in the newest article from Labor Notes!

labornotes.org/2025/07/figh...

Fight ICE. Build the Union.

It was the morning of June 9, and Genie Kastrup, president of Service Employees Local 1, stood in front of Chicago’s Daley Plaza and bellowed into a microphone. “What is happening right now is about…

labornotes.org

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Jul 3

We stand by our colleagues and union siblings… whistleblower retaliation is blatantly illegal and will be met with resistance.

AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Jul 3

This is a blatant act of political retaliation by the Trump administration and must not stand.

EPA workers have the right to freedom of speech, just like every other American.

See you in court, Lee Zeldin.

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/c...

E.P.A. Suspends 144 Employees After They Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump

www.nytimes.com

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Jul 3

👀 look who got covered in international 🇹🇹 news:
youtube.com/clip/UgkxAhR...

✂️ CNC3 Coverage of 6/25/25 ICE-Out Picket & Oath Renewal

53 seconds · Clipped by IFPTE Local 777 · Original video "The Midday Newscast on CNC3" by CNC3 Television Prime

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Jun 26

[Colin here:] I am SO proud of the members who came out to our FIRST informational picket yesterday. We’re only building from here, and as Commissioner Vasquez said today, you were really brave to speak out publicly. Thanks for all you do!

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Jun 25

Our members were proud to picket today to say it loud and clear: NO to ICE presence in our workplace! Glad to stand with our partners: @chicagolabor.bsky.social @fedworkersunited.bsky.social @lrc.ifpte777.org

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Jun 26

Some awesome coverage of our informational picket with AFGE 704 and the Chicago Federation of Labor and the Federal Unionists Network:

abc7chicago.com/post/chicago...

Chicago federal workers use lunch hour to rally against ICE raids, citing safety

Federal workers rallied Wednesday afternoon, demanding changes from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

abc7chicago.com

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Jun 25

Great turnout tonight at the FUN 🎉Happy Hour 🍸 in Chicago!

Union siblings from AFGE, IFPTE, NFFE, NTEU, News Guild, and CTU; and workers from USEPA, USACE, Railroad Retirement Board, FEMA, Jesse Brown VA, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

See you next time! (And tomorrow at the picket!)

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Jun 21

Two exciting events this week! We are partnering with AFGE Local 704 and the Federal Unionists Network to host a happy hour on Tuesday, and OUR FIRST INFORMATIONAL PICKET on Wednesday at noon in Federal Plaza!

See you there - remember to hydrate and wear your union gear!

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Jun 20

The caveat being, I don’t speak for everyone there; but I imagine folks will be friendly, if maybe a little skeptical or cautious.

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IFPTE Local 777 | Chicago USACE @lrc.ifpte777.org · Jun 20

Fine with me to have you there - I know there are lots of managers opposed to ✨ all this ✨

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