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29 Jul, 2022

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Beto O'Rourke's campaign team ratifies historic union contract, the first statewide union campaign in Texas

COPE-endorsed candidate for governor Beto O’Rourke’s partnership with the labor movement in building a better Texas has added yet another dimension — ratification of a contract by his campaign staff, speaking up together through Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 277.

Beto O'Rourke's campaign team ratifies historic union contract, the first statewide union campaign in Texas

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28 Jun, 2022

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Texas AFL-CIO COPE Finalizes Nov. 8 Endorsements

The Texas AFL-CIO COPE Board late yesterday endorsed Rochelle Garza for Attorney General, along with additional endorsements ahead of the Nov.

Texas AFL-CIO COPE Finalizes Nov. 8 Endorsements

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10 Dec, 2025

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AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

Since its earliest days, the AFL-CIO has argued that the dignity and freedom of working people are fundamental human rights, aligning our mission with the principles later enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, those rights are under attack.

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

23 Oct, 2025

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Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

The government shutdown has now dragged on for 23 days. Across the country, federal workers are struggling to pay bills without their paychecks.

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

06 Oct, 2025

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Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Seafarers

This is the next post in our series that will take a deeper look at each of our affiliates. The series will run weekly until we've covered all 63 of our affiliates. Next up is the Seafarers International Union (SIU).

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Seafarers