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A fist is raised in front of the Texas Capitol dome

09 Nov, 2026

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Workers’ priorities for the 90th Texas Legislative Session

TEXAS – Today, as bill filing begins at the Texas Capitol, the Texas AFL-CIO releases the following statement on what we expect from lawmakers during the 90th Texas Legislative Session:

Workers’ priorities for the 90th Texas Legislative Session

Union members pose with fists in the air at Talarico victory party.

06 Nov, 2026

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Texas labor movement delivers historic victories across the state, wins 73% of endorsed races

TEXAS – The Texas labor movement emerged as a major political force in Tuesday’s elections with labor-endorsed candidates winning 73% of their races, delivering historic victories up and down the ballot.

Texas labor movement delivers historic victories across the state, wins 73% of endorsed races

05 Nov, 2026

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Lone Star Labor: Texas wins are union-made

Texas made it clear Tuesday night: we’re ready for pro-worker leaders who share our values and will put working families first. We went up against historic campaign spending by billionaire-backed politicians — and proved that union members don’t back down when it

Lone Star Labor: Texas wins are union-made

Leonard Aguilar and Lorraine Montemayor at the Talarico watch party

03 Nov, 2026

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Texas workers decisively choose Talarico & Hinojosa, winning back Texas

TEXAS – Tonight, the Texas AFL-CIO released the following statement after workers decisively elected pro-worker candidates:

Texas workers decisively choose Talarico & Hinojosa, winning back Texas

Dolores Huerta at 2025 redistricting rally with the words "¡Sí, se puede!"

29 Oct, 2026

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Lone Star Labor: ¡Sí, se puede!

The labor movement lost a legend this week with the passing of civil and labor rights leader Dolores Huerta. Throughout her incredible lifetime, Dolores modeled that real change only happens when we stand together and use our voices to fight for a better future.

Lone Star Labor: ¡Sí, se puede!