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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

28 Apr, 2026

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

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03 Sep, 2020

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03 Sep, 2020

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Trumka Says Trump Broke His Promise on Manufacturing Jobs

Richard Trumka, the president of the AFL-CIO, on Thursday morning accused President Trump of breaking his promises to bring more manufacturing and infrastructure jobs to working Americans.

Trumka Says Trump Broke His Promise on Manufacturing Jobs

01 Sep, 2020

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01 Sep, 2020

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During a pandemic, unions offer workers some protection, research shows

Belonging to a union is not a panacea for all that plagues workers during a pandemic, as many hospital and other workers short on protective gear can attest.

During a pandemic, unions offer workers some protection, research shows

17 Aug, 2020

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17 Aug, 2020

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Trump Executive Actions on COVID Are Smoke and Mirrors That Help No One

One way to view President Donald Trump’s executive actions last week on COVID relief is that they represent unlawful overreach.

Trump Executive Actions on COVID Are Smoke and Mirrors That Help No One

14 Aug, 2020

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14 Aug, 2020

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In the COVID-19 Economy, We Are Running Out of Time to Prioritize Child Care

In March, working families across the country started to scramble. Our homes were transformed into makeshift classrooms, summer camps and daycare centers as the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools and child care facilities.

In the COVID-19 Economy, We Are Running Out of Time to Prioritize Child Care

27 Jul, 2020

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27 Jul, 2020

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Senate must pass HEROES Act for working families

In May, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act, a piece of legislation that would provide much-needed solutions to our current economic and public safety crisis. Unfortunately, its path forward has been uncertain.

Senate must pass HEROES Act for working families