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Teachers hold signs with text reading "Texas can and must do better" and "We demand thriving public schools"

15 May, 2025

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Lone Star Labor: Fund our schools!

Today, the Senate education committee is finally holding a public hearing on House Bill 2, the school funding package passed by the House nearly a month ago.

Lone Star Labor: Fund our schools!

A giant, black banner hangs from Texas AFL-CIO headquarters. White text reads, "Kids & Teachers Over Billionaires (and those that cave to them)." At the bottom is an image of Governor Greg Abbott behind a large pile of money.

08 May, 2025

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Lone Star Labor: We Choose Kids & Teachers Over Billionaires

This past Saturday, the Texas AFL-CIO, Texas American Federation of Teachers (AFT), teachers, public school supporters, and anti-voucher elected officials gathered to unveil a giant banner directly across from t

Lone Star Labor: We Choose Kids & Teachers Over Billionaires

Kids and Teachers Over Billionaires Banner Texas AFL-CIO

03 May, 2025

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Texas AFL-CIO & Public School Advocates Unveil ‘Kids & Teachers Over Billionaires’ Banner Across from Governor’s Mansion to Protest Private School Vouchers

AUSTIN, Texas – Today, the Texas AFL-CIO, Texas AFT, teachers, public school supporters, and anti-voucher elected officials gathered to directly oppose Governor Greg Abbott’s

Texas AFL-CIO & Public School Advocates Unveil ‘Kids & Teachers Over Billionaires’ Banner Across from Governor’s Mansion to Protest Private School Vouchers

An audience of union members at a Labor Town Hall in El Paso, Texas

01 May, 2025

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Lone Star Labor: Out in the West Texas town of El Paso

Nearly 70 union members representing 15 unions joined us in El Paso for our Labor Town Hall! Folks are ready to organize, stand up against billionaires, and hold our elected officials accountable.

Lone Star Labor: Out in the West Texas town of El Paso

Texas union members testifying at the State Capitol

24 Apr, 2025

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Lone Star Labor: Union members hit the Texas Capitol

Texas union members across industries have been hitting the Capitol this session, making sure that workers’ voices are heard from our lawmakers. Just this week:

Lone Star Labor: Union members hit the Texas Capitol