Texas AFL-CIO Seeks Communications Director

Do you want to tell the story of a Texas Labor Movement that is on the move? Do you want to help write that story, and bring our message to the media, workers, union members, elected officials and the public about what we stand for and fight for?

Texas AFL-CIO Seeks Communications Director

Austin Commemorates the 1968 Economy Furniture Strike

On Diez y Seis de Septiembre — the holiday marking the beginning of Mexico’s independence from Spain — unions occupied the forefront in Austin as CapMetro celebrated a new installation in East Austin commemorating the Economy Furniture Company Strike. 

Austin Commemorates the 1968 Economy Furniture Strike

Labor Day 2024 Recap

Over the course of Labor Day weekend, Team Texas AFL-CIO headed to TEN cities across the state to celebrate the accomplishments of Texas workers past, present, and future.

Labor Day 2024 Recap

WATCH: Labor Day Video Celebrates Texas Workers

Watch our video celebrating four Texas workers at the forefront of our resurgent movement!

WATCH: Labor Day Video Celebrates Texas Workers

Texas AFL-CIO Announces Recent Hires

Aug. 28, 2024

News Release

Contacts: Rick Levy,

Leonard Aguilar, or Ed Sills,

(512) 477-6195; Sills cell: (512) 695-1148

Texas AFL-CIO Announces Recent Hires

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship Program Awards 25 Grants

  The Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship Program has awarded 25 grants of $1,500 to students from affiliated union families beginning or continuing their higher educations.

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship Program Awards 25 Grants