Updates

Government Shutdown

Yet another government shutdown deadline is looming on 1 MAR. We featured an article on what to do and what to expect if a government shutdown occurs in the January issue of our newsletter. Please ask your local union rep for a copy if you didn’t receive it. IFPTE International staff have also updated https://www.ifpte.org/shutdown to provide current information and resources to help any Federal employees who might be affected.

Remote Lock Operations

IFPTE continues to advocate on behalf of USACE lock operators and their contribution toward maintaining secure waterways for commerce and recreation. This includes our advocacy in the halls of Congress (mentioned above), as well as advocacy with the Administration and through industry publications like this recent article in the Waterways Journal.