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Headshots of the 16 union-first candidates for the November election

03 Sep, 2026

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Lone Star Labor: Support union-first candidates

For the first time in recent memory, we have 16 rank and file union members on the ballot this November.

Lone Star Labor: Support union-first candidates

16 Union-First Candidates on November Ballot Chart a New Path for Texas Politics

03 Sep, 2026

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

TEXAS – Today, the Texas AFL-CIO released their list of 16 union-first candidates running for office in the November election.

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

01 Sep, 2026

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Texas Labor Day events kicking off election season

TEXAS – This week, the Texas AFL-CIO, Area Labor Federations, Central Labor Councils, and Texas union members will gather at multiple events across the state to celebrate Labor Day and officially kick off election season.

Texas Labor Day events kicking off election season

27 Aug, 2026

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Lone Star Labor: 3 ways to prep for November NOW

There are just 68 days ‘til Election Day. Here are a few steps you can take TODAY to lay the groundwork for electing pro-worker candidates:

Lone Star Labor: 3 ways to prep for November NOW

Texas AFL-CIO Statewide Listening Tour Report

20 Aug, 2026

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Lone Star Labor: Statewide Listening Tour Report

We just released our report on our Statewide Listening Tour!

Lone Star Labor: Statewide Listening Tour Report

13 Aug, 2026

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Lone Star Labor: Big wins & investing in the next generation

We’ve got some big Texas labor wins listed below, but first, we’re proud to announce that we’ve awarded $37,500 for college and career-building scholarships this year!

Lone Star Labor: Big wins & investing in the next generation

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Lone Star Labor: Support union-first candidates

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

Texas Labor Day events kicking off election season

Lone Star Labor: 3 ways to prep for November NOW

Lone Star Labor: Statewide Listening Tour Report

Lone Star Labor: Big wins & investing in the next generation