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03 Sep, 2026

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16 union-first candidates on November ballot chart a new path for Texas politics

11 Aug, 2026

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Back to School: Texas AFL-CIO Announces $37.5K Awarded for College & Career-Building Scholarships in 2026

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Starbucks workers in 60-plus cities are on strike for a fair contract! Baristas at corporate stores are fighting for better pay, fair scheduling and respect on the job. We stand in solidarity with Starbucks workers.

No Contract, No Coffee

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28 Apr, 2026

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REPORT: Texas Workers’ Safety & Health in Danger Under Trump, Abbott Attacks

TEXAS – Today, on Workers Memorial Day, Texas workers are dying and being injured on the job after Donald Trump and Greg Abbott cut essential funding and staffing, directed resources away from a

REPORT: Texas Workers’ Safety & Health in Danger Under Trump, Abbott Attacks

09 Apr, 2026

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Texas AFL-CIO COPE Announces Full May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Pro-Worker Endorsements

TEXAS – Today, the Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) announced their full slate of 2026 primary runoff election endorsements.

Texas AFL-CIO COPE Announces Full May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Pro-Worker Endorsements

09 Mar, 2026

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Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor

TEXAS – Today, the Texas AFL-CIO released the following statement on United Steelworkers (USW) member Marcos Vélez heading to the runoff for Texas Lieutenant Governor.

Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor

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04 Mar, 2026

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Backed by the Texas AFL-CIO, Union-First Candidate Wins Chart a New Path for Texas Politics

TEXAS – Today, the Texas AFL-CIO released the following statement after many of its union-first candidates were elected across the state.

Backed by the Texas AFL-CIO, Union-First Candidate Wins Chart a New Path for Texas Politics

Fort Worth union members on Labor Day 2025

18 Feb, 2026

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Texas Union Membership Reaches 25-Year High

TEXAS – Today, the U.S.

Texas Union Membership Reaches 25-Year High

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

REPORT: Texas Workers’ Safety & Health in Danger Under Trump, Abbott Attacks

Texas AFL-CIO COPE Announces Full May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Pro-Worker Endorsements

Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor

Backed by the Texas AFL-CIO, Union-First Candidate Wins Chart a New Path for Texas Politics

Texas Union Membership Reaches 25-Year High

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Worker Wins: ‘Each One of Us Cares Deeply About Our Work’ - Oct 29

Working People Mourn Labor Icon Dolores Huerta - Oct 29

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Staff at The Fresh Grocer Ratify New Contract - Oct 29

AFL-CIO Honors Labor Icon Dolores Huerta - Oct 28

Your Voice Is Powerful: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Oct 28

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Arizona IAM Members Secure New Contract With Raytheon - Oct 28

Let's Bring It Home: In the States Roundup - Oct 27

ONE WEEK until Election Day. Let’s get it done! - Oct 27

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: President Shuler Shares Stage With the Dropkick Murphys and Barack Obama, Kicks Off Amy Acton Canvass - Oct 27

The Power of the People Leads: The Working People Weekly List - Oct 26

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16 union-first candidates on November ballot chart a new path for Texas politics

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

REPORT: Texas Workers’ Safety & Health in Danger Under Trump, Abbott Attacks

Texas AFL-CIO COPE Announces Full May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Pro-Worker Endorsements

Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor

Backed by the Texas AFL-CIO, Union-First Candidate Wins Chart a New Path for Texas Politics

Texas Union Membership Reaches 25-Year High

AFL-CIO News Feed

Worker Wins: ‘Each One of Us Cares Deeply About Our Work’ - Oct 29

Working People Mourn Labor Icon Dolores Huerta - Oct 29

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Staff at The Fresh Grocer Ratify New Contract - Oct 29

AFL-CIO Honors Labor Icon Dolores Huerta - Oct 28

Your Voice Is Powerful: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Oct 28

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Arizona IAM Members Secure New Contract With Raytheon - Oct 28

Let's Bring It Home: In the States Roundup - Oct 27

ONE WEEK until Election Day. Let’s get it done! - Oct 27

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: President Shuler Shares Stage With the Dropkick Murphys and Barack Obama, Kicks Off Amy Acton Canvass - Oct 27

The Power of the People Leads: The Working People Weekly List - Oct 26