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16 Jul, 2026

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Lone Star Labor: Keep up the fight

We’re keeping it short and sweet this week: Right now, working people across Texas are standing up to bad bosses and corrupt politicians. Just look at the news clips below!

Lone Star Labor: Keep up the fight

Texas City Metal Trades Council strike at Ashland Specialty Chemicals

09 Jul, 2026

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Lone Star Labor: Solidarity is our superpower

It doesn’t matter what union you’re a member of, what town you grew up in, or whether you’re black, brown, or white — if you work for a living, our Texas labor movement has your back. Just look at the events of this past week:

Lone Star Labor: Solidarity is our superpower

IUPAT Unfair Labor Practice Strike at Spring Glass

02 Jul, 2026

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Lone Star Labor: Hot Strike Summer

Across Texas, workers are fed up and fighting back. We’re taking on the bad bosses and big corporations, demanding better working conditions, and fighting for our communities and families. When workers stand together, we win!

Lone Star Labor: Hot Strike Summer

Picket line at Ashland Specialty Chemicals in Texas City, Texas

26 Jun, 2026

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70 Workers Launch Strike at Ashland Specialty Chemicals in Texas City

TEXAS CITY, Texas – This week, 70 skilled workers began an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike at Ashland Specialty Chemicals in Texas City, Texas.

70 Workers Launch Strike at Ashland Specialty Chemicals in Texas City

American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) retiree Barbara Wilson and Texas State Employees Union (TSEU - CWA 6186) retiree Judy Lugo were able to make the trip to New Mexico.

25 Jun, 2026

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Lone Star Labor: #ICEout of our communities, protect workers now

Our labor movement isn’t wavering: We need #ICEOUT of our communities!

Lone Star Labor: #ICEout of our communities, protect workers now

24 Jun, 2026

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Texas AFL-CIO COPE Endorses Vikki Goodwin for Lt. Governor

TEXAS – Today, the Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) announced their endorsement of Rep. Vikki Goodwin for Texas Lieutenant Governor.

Texas AFL-CIO COPE Endorses Vikki Goodwin for Lt. Governor

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Lone Star Labor: Keep up the fight

Lone Star Labor: Solidarity is our superpower

Lone Star Labor: Hot Strike Summer

70 Workers Launch Strike at Ashland Specialty Chemicals in Texas City

Lone Star Labor: #ICEout of our communities, protect workers now

Texas AFL-CIO COPE Endorses Vikki Goodwin for Lt. Governor