Константин Гарфильдцовский
@garfieldtsovskyy.bsky.social
He/it/they/whateverworks
Garfield, labor/unions/engineering, anime & beer, here as yet-another-birdsite-backup
North Alabama (formerly West Virginia)
IFPTE Local 27, North Alabama DSA
Probably watching a city council meeting and scroll-posting
Garfield, labor/unions/engineering, anime & beer, here as yet-another-birdsite-backup
North Alabama (formerly West Virginia)
IFPTE Local 27, North Alabama DSA
Probably watching a city council meeting and scroll-posting
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Aaaand it passed 222 for 209 against
Fellow GS feds - paycheck should come on/about November 21.
Make sure it includes your backpay!
If it does not include your back pay, DM me so I can connect you with people who would like to hear more.
Fellow GS feds - paycheck should come on/about November 21.
Make sure it includes your backpay!
If it does not include your back pay, DM me so I can connect you with people who would like to hear more.
November 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Aaaand it passed 222 for 209 against
Fellow GS feds - paycheck should come on/about November 21.
Make sure it includes your backpay!
If it does not include your back pay, DM me so I can connect you with people who would like to hear more.
Fellow GS feds - paycheck should come on/about November 21.
Make sure it includes your backpay!
If it does not include your back pay, DM me so I can connect you with people who would like to hear more.
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IFPTE members at NASA thank @lofgren.house.gov and House Science Dems for calling on NASA to halt the dismantling of Goddard's labs, equipment, and capabilities.
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Top Science Committee Democrat calls for halt to Goddard facility closures
The top Democrat on the House Science Committee is demanding that NASA halt efforts to close facilities at the Goddard Space Flight Center, arguing it jeopardizes key agency missions.
The top Democrat on the House Science Committee is demanding that NASA halt efforts to close facilities at the Goddard Space Flight Center, arguing it jeopardizes key agency missions.
Top Science Committee Democrat calls for halt to Goddard facility closures
The top Democrat on the House Science Committee is demanding that NASA halt efforts to close facilities at the Goddard Space Flight Center, arguing it jeopardizes key agency missions.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
IFPTE members at NASA thank @lofgren.house.gov and House Science Dems for calling on NASA to halt the dismantling of Goddard's labs, equipment, and capabilities.
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A new episode of Valley Labor Report goes live on 770AM in #Huntsville #Alabama at 9:30 AM Central
Listen live at www.wvnn.com/ and www.youtube.com/@TheValleyLa...
#LaborRadioPod
Listen live at www.wvnn.com/ and www.youtube.com/@TheValleyLa...
#LaborRadioPod
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A new episode of Valley Labor Report goes live on 770AM in #Huntsville #Alabama at 9:30 AM Central
Listen live at www.wvnn.com/ and www.youtube.com/@TheValleyLa...
#LaborRadioPod
Listen live at www.wvnn.com/ and www.youtube.com/@TheValleyLa...
#LaborRadioPod
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A federal court has extended its order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers because of the government shutdown as litigation filed by labor unions proceeds.
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Federal Employee Unions Win Extension of Order Barring Trump Administration’s Illegal Shutdown Firings — IFPTE
“This is not only a win for the dedicated federal workforce who make up our nonpartisan civil service, but a victory for the American people and the public services our communities and our economy cou...
www.ifpte.org
November 1, 2025 at 12:24 PM
A federal court has extended its order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers because of the government shutdown as litigation filed by labor unions proceeds.
www.ifpte.org/news/federal...
www.ifpte.org/news/federal...
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President Matt Biggs joined legendary radio host, Ed 'Flash' Ferenc on America's Workforce Union podcast to discuss IFPTEs views on the ongoing government shutdown/lockout, and efforts to combat the Trump Administration's unprecedented Union busting.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:29 PM
President Matt Biggs joined legendary radio host, Ed 'Flash' Ferenc on America's Workforce Union podcast to discuss IFPTEs views on the ongoing government shutdown/lockout, and efforts to combat the Trump Administration's unprecedented Union busting.
awf.labortools.com/listen/feder...
awf.labortools.com/listen/feder...
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"Ben Emmel, a senior analyst at the GAO, decided to file for unemployment benefits two weeks ago, but the Maryland resident was only able to submit his application on Friday because he had to resolve an identity verification issue first. Several of his colleagues around the country..."
Furloughed federal workers file for jobless benefits, but aid isn’t easy to get | CNN Politics
Right after setting her out-of-office email on October 1, one furloughed US Department of Agriculture worker filed for unemployment benefits to help her pay for food, rent and other necessities during...
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October 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
"Ben Emmel, a senior analyst at the GAO, decided to file for unemployment benefits two weeks ago, but the Maryland resident was only able to submit his application on Friday because he had to resolve an identity verification issue first. Several of his colleagues around the country..."
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Matewan, West Virginia
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October 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Pointed out at a planning commission meeting that Huntsville is not only the biggest & fastest growing municipality in AL but also directly at the intersection of Bham-Nashville and Chattanooga-Memphis so why no train station and their eyes lit up like diamonds they were so happy
October 22, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Pointed out at a planning commission meeting that Huntsville is not only the biggest & fastest growing municipality in AL but also directly at the intersection of Bham-Nashville and Chattanooga-Memphis so why no train station and their eyes lit up like diamonds they were so happy
yo @redhot.bsky.social - how have you been? hope you are well
October 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
yo @redhot.bsky.social - how have you been? hope you are well
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State Resources for Shutdown-Impacted Federal Employees and Contractors
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State Resources for Shutdown-Impacted Federal Employees and Contractors | AFL-CIO
As the federal budget impasse continues, thousands of workers are missing their paychecks through no fault of their own. The following resources can help workers navigate unemployment benefits, insura...
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October 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
State Resources for Shutdown-Impacted Federal Employees and Contractors
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IFPTE sent an updated letter to Congressional leaders this week calling for “a bipartisan solution to this shutdown that funds the priorities and programs relied upon by the public, including those provided by IFPTE members..."
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As the Shutdown Enters Its Third Week, IFPTE Reinforces Our Support for Federal Workers in Latest Hill Letter — IFPTE
IFPTE sent an updated letter to Congressional leaders this week calling for “a bipartisan solution to this shutdown that funds the priorities and programs relied upon by the public, including those pr...
www.ifpte.org
October 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
IFPTE sent an updated letter to Congressional leaders this week calling for “a bipartisan solution to this shutdown that funds the priorities and programs relied upon by the public, including those provided by IFPTE members..."
www.ifpte.org/news/as-the-...
www.ifpte.org/news/as-the-...
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"IFPTE has filed its second lawsuit seeking to block President Trump’s effort to strip collective bargaining rights from two-thirds of the federal workforce, this time on behalf of NASA workers."
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www.govexec.com/workforce/20...
Legal challenges against Trump’s union EOs continue to proliferate
The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers has filed its second lawsuit seeking to block President Trump’s effort to strip collective bargaining rights from two-thirds of the...
www.govexec.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
"IFPTE has filed its second lawsuit seeking to block President Trump’s effort to strip collective bargaining rights from two-thirds of the federal workforce, this time on behalf of NASA workers."
www.govexec.com/workforce/20...
www.govexec.com/workforce/20...
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“You are not alone” – ILWU Message to IFPTE’s Federal Sector Members
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SOLIDARITY ALERT: “You are not alone” – ILWU Message to IFPTE’s Federal Sector Members — IFPTE
IFPTE is honored and humbled to report that International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) International President, Robert Olvera, offered his Union’s SOLIDARITY and support for IFPTE-represented ...
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October 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
“You are not alone” – ILWU Message to IFPTE’s Federal Sector Members
www.ifpte.org/news/solidar...
www.ifpte.org/news/solidar...
Huntsville needs to have a city-wide public contest to come up with an official city bread loaf generally in the style of a baguette that looks like a rocket called the rockette
October 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Huntsville needs to have a city-wide public contest to come up with an official city bread loaf generally in the style of a baguette that looks like a rocket called the rockette
Ad Astra, _Per Aspera_!
Monica Gorman, an IFPTE member and activist at NASA Goddard, is featured in this NPR story.
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Shut down but not silenced: Federal workers find their voice
After months of layoffs and funding cuts by the Trump administration, the government shutdown has given some federal employees hope that their voices are finally being heard.
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October 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Ad Astra, _Per Aspera_!
My local's contract is being ignored, "repudiated" even, by our agency due to EO 14343. This is good news and I look forward to the preparing grievances that will inevitably resume once the EO is overruled.
The Trump Administration doubled down on August 28th by unilaterally issuing yet another illegal executive order stripping Union rights from federal workers at several agencies, including NASA, where IFPTE represents ~6k federal civil servants.
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IFPTE Challenges Latest Union-Busting Executive Order in Federal Court — IFPTE
IFPTE executive officers issued the following statements in relation to IFPTE’s legal challenge to President Trump’s August 28th Union-busting executive order.
www.ifpte.org
October 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
My local's contract is being ignored, "repudiated" even, by our agency due to EO 14343. This is good news and I look forward to the preparing grievances that will inevitably resume once the EO is overruled.
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“Lawless” – OMB Director Vought Seeks to Illegally Deny Pay to Furloughed Federal Workers
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October 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
“Lawless” – OMB Director Vought Seeks to Illegally Deny Pay to Furloughed Federal Workers
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Proud of my union brothers and sisters
GESTA/IFPTE Local 29 members and IFPTE staff, Faraz Khan and Brian Kildee, on Capitol Hill at a press conference sponsored by members of the Maryland Congressional delegation regarding the damage that the government shutdown is inflicting on federal employees.
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GESTA/Local 29 Members, IFPTE Int'l Join Maryland Congressional Delegation for Gov't Shutdown Press Conference — IFPTE
On October 1, GESTA/IFPTE Local 29 members joined AFSCME members and IFPTE International staff on Capitol Hill at a press conference sponsored by members of the Maryland Congressional delegation regarding the damage the government shutdown is inflicting on federal employees.
www.ifpte.org
October 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Proud of my union brothers and sisters
Day 2 of the furlough - found out I'm still expected to work fulltime, actually.
For "safety of crew" for a flight that's not scheduled for *checks notes* years.
For "safety of crew" for a flight that's not scheduled for *checks notes* years.
October 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Day 2 of the furlough - found out I'm still expected to work fulltime, actually.
For "safety of crew" for a flight that's not scheduled for *checks notes* years.
For "safety of crew" for a flight that's not scheduled for *checks notes* years.
Day 2 of the furlough - found out I'm still expected to work fulltime, actually.
For "safety of crew" for a flight that's not scheduled for *checks notes* years.
For "safety of crew" for a flight that's not scheduled for *checks notes* years.
October 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Day 2 of the furlough - found out I'm still expected to work fulltime, actually.
For "safety of crew" for a flight that's not scheduled for *checks notes* years.
For "safety of crew" for a flight that's not scheduled for *checks notes* years.
Day 1 of the Federal Furlough complete.
My thoughts: Lol, ugh, lmao, wtf, really? lololo, sorry but I ain't reading all that, man I'm tired, whaaaaa, yeah I'm gonna need to make a phone call
My thoughts: Lol, ugh, lmao, wtf, really? lololo, sorry but I ain't reading all that, man I'm tired, whaaaaa, yeah I'm gonna need to make a phone call
October 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Day 1 of the Federal Furlough complete.
My thoughts: Lol, ugh, lmao, wtf, really? lololo, sorry but I ain't reading all that, man I'm tired, whaaaaa, yeah I'm gonna need to make a phone call
My thoughts: Lol, ugh, lmao, wtf, really? lololo, sorry but I ain't reading all that, man I'm tired, whaaaaa, yeah I'm gonna need to make a phone call
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IFPTE Condemns Trump Administration Plan to Fire Federal Employees During a Government Shutdown
IFPTE Condemns Trump Administration Plan to Fire Federal Employees During a Government Shutdown — IFPTE
Make no mistake, Mr. Vought is trying to ruin the careers of dedicated public servants who take the oath to serve our nation and defend the Constitution. This is not only cruel and morally bankru...
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September 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
IFPTE Condemns Trump Administration Plan to Fire Federal Employees During a Government Shutdown
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IFPTE Urges Congress to Pass a Bipartisan Short-Term Government Funding that Protects U.S. Leadership in Science, Space, R&D, and Engineering
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IFPTE Urges Congress to Pass a Bipartisan Short-Term Government Funding that Protects U.S. Leadership in Science, Space, R&D, and Engineering — IFPTE
IFPTE followed up on last week’s meetings and letters to Congress to protect NASA missions and capabilities with another letter to House and Senate leadership, insisting that any funding deal must con...
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September 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
IFPTE Urges Congress to Pass a Bipartisan Short-Term Government Funding that Protects U.S. Leadership in Science, Space, R&D, and Engineering
www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-u...
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