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03 Sep, 2026

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16 union-first candidates on November ballot chart a new path for Texas politics

11 Aug, 2026

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Back to School: Texas AFL-CIO Announces $37.5K Awarded for College & Career-Building Scholarships in 2026

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Starbucks workers in 60-plus cities are on strike for a fair contract! Baristas at corporate stores are fighting for better pay, fair scheduling and respect on the job. We stand in solidarity with Starbucks workers.

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27 Mar, 2018

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How Unions Carried Pennsylvania’s 18th District — and Why the DNC Should Be Paying Attention

Rep.-elect Conor Lamb made national waves with an improbable win last week in Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District. He faced down $10 million in outside money funneled to his opponent by corporate and right-wing interests.

How Unions Carried Pennsylvania’s 18th District — and Why the DNC Should Be Paying Attention

19 Mar, 2018

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19 Mar, 2018

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Today's Working Women Honor Their Courageous Foremothers

Nearly two centuries ago, a group of women and girls—some as young as 12—decided they'd had enough. Laboring in the textile mills of Lowell, Massachusetts, they faced exhausting 14-hour days, abusive supervisors and dangerous working conditions.

Today's Working Women Honor Their Courageous Foremothers

15 Mar, 2018

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15 Mar, 2018

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Texas AFL-CIO Slams Ruling That Lets SB4 Proceed

Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Montserrat Garibay strongly criticized today’s 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that allows most of SB 4 – the racial profiling bill – to take effect:

Texas AFL-CIO Slams Ruling That Lets SB4 Proceed

13 Mar, 2018

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13 Mar, 2018

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Unions, Hotel Workers Discuss Sex Harassment: ‘A Lot of Ladies Go Through This’

Members and leaders of the union that represents hotel and hospitality workers gathered Monday evening to discuss the workers’ experiences with sexual harassment by guests and what the union is doing to create safer workplaces for its members.

Unions, Hotel Workers Discuss Sex Harassment: ‘A Lot of Ladies Go Through This’

12 Mar, 2018

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At Polls, Texas Voters Seek Progress, Stay in Mainstream on Key State Priorities

In a primary election with few consistent themes, the working people of the Texas AFL-CIO COPE helped make history and check the advance of a right-wing agenda that would undermine public schools, reduce access to health care and further compromise the future of immigrants, Texas AFL-CIO Presiden

At Polls, Texas Voters Seek Progress, Stay in Mainstream on Key State Priorities

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16 union-first candidates on November ballot chart a new path for Texas politics

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

How Unions Carried Pennsylvania’s 18th District — and Why the DNC Should Be Paying Attention

Today's Working Women Honor Their Courageous Foremothers

Texas AFL-CIO Slams Ruling That Lets SB4 Proceed

Unions, Hotel Workers Discuss Sex Harassment: ‘A Lot of Ladies Go Through This’

At Polls, Texas Voters Seek Progress, Stay in Mainstream on Key State Priorities

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Worker Wins: ‘Proud and Thankful’ - Oct 1

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Christian Gonzales - Oct 1

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Communications Workers Ratify Contract at UC System - Oct 1

Not One More: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Sep 30

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Teresa D'Asaro - Sep 30

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Cleveland Orchestra Musicians Reach New Agreement, Ending Strike - Sep 30

A Fight for Our Unions: In the States Roundup - Sep 29

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Mark Gallego - Sep 29

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AutoZone Workers Vote to Join UAW, First for Nationwide Chain - Sep 29

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Writers Guild of America East - Sep 28

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16 union-first candidates on November ballot chart a new path for Texas politics

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

How Unions Carried Pennsylvania’s 18th District — and Why the DNC Should Be Paying Attention

Today's Working Women Honor Their Courageous Foremothers

Texas AFL-CIO Slams Ruling That Lets SB4 Proceed

Unions, Hotel Workers Discuss Sex Harassment: ‘A Lot of Ladies Go Through This’

At Polls, Texas Voters Seek Progress, Stay in Mainstream on Key State Priorities

AFL-CIO News Feed

Worker Wins: ‘Proud and Thankful’ - Oct 1

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Christian Gonzales - Oct 1

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Communications Workers Ratify Contract at UC System - Oct 1

Not One More: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Sep 30

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Teresa D'Asaro - Sep 30

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Cleveland Orchestra Musicians Reach New Agreement, Ending Strike - Sep 30

A Fight for Our Unions: In the States Roundup - Sep 29

Hispanic Heritage Month Profiles: Mark Gallego - Sep 29

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AutoZone Workers Vote to Join UAW, First for Nationwide Chain - Sep 29

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Writers Guild of America East - Sep 28