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The Texas AFL-CIO is a state federation of labor unions representing 235,000 members in Texas. We advocate for working people in the political and legislative arenas.

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12 Mar, 2019
News

AFL-CIO Leaders Say Unions Have a Role In Saving the Country

In speeches and in press releases over the last year, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has pointed out that unions are uniquely qualified by their very nature to lead the country out of what he has called a “dark period,” a time when hateful speech and vitriol emanate from the White House and are

AFL-CIO Leaders Say Unions Have a Role In Saving the Country

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Amid Game Industry Layoffs, AFL-CIO Says It’s Time for Workers to Organize
12 Mar, 2019
News

Amid Game Industry Layoffs, AFL-CIO Says It’s Time for Workers to Organize

On Feb. 15, just days after massive layoffs at Activision Blizzard, the AFL-CIO issued a powerful public statement of support to game developers in the United States. Its message, published in an open letter at Kotaku, was both simple and profound.

Amid Game Industry Layoffs, AFL-CIO Says It’s Time for Workers to Organize

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