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03 Nov, 2025

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Take Action: How we get through this shutdown

Across Texas, federal workers and contractors are missing paychecks and struggling to make ends meet. And now, millions of Texans have lost their SNAP benefits.

Take Action: How we get through this shutdown

An AFGE member holds a sign reading, "Hell No! The Union Won't Go!

30 Oct, 2025

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Lone Star Labor: Take Action for Texas Workers

We’re now on day 29 of Trump’s federal government shutdown.

Lone Star Labor: Take Action for Texas Workers

A fist is raised in front of the Texas Capitol dome

23 Oct, 2025

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Lone Star Labor: Ready? Set. Vote!

Early voting is underway NOW and runs through Friday, October 31. Election Day is November 4, but you don’t have to wait until then to make your voice heard!

Lone Star Labor: Ready? Set. Vote!

UNITE HERE Local 23 workers on strike in Houston

16 Oct, 2025

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Lone Star Labor: One for the History Books

After 40 days on strike, UNITE HERE Local 23 members ratified a new contract with Hilton Americas-Houston,

Lone Star Labor: One for the History Books

10 Oct, 2025

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On Day 40 of Historic Hilton Americas Hotel Strike, Workers Reach an Agreement

HOUSTON, Texas – Today, the first hotel strike in Texas history came to an end after strikers voted to ratify a new contract with Hilton Americas-Houston.

On Day 40 of Historic Hilton Americas Hotel Strike, Workers Reach an Agreement