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09 Apr, 2026

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

01 Apr, 2026

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San Antonio AFL-CIO May 2, 2026 Local Election Endorsements

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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.

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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

Leonard Aguilar, Montserrat Garibay, and Lorraine Montemayor pose for a photo

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

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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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13 Feb, 2026

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San Antonio AFL-CIO 2026 Primary Election Endorsements

No action means that a vote was taken and the voting body decided not to endorse a specific candidate, allowing union affiliates to endorse at-will in that race. If a race is not listed, there was no recommendation from the delegates.

San Antonio AFL-CIO 2026 Primary Election Endorsements

27 Jan, 2026

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Texas AFL-CIO Delegates Pass Resolutions Supporting Immigrants, Calling for ICE Out of Communities at 2026 COPE Convention

During the 2026 COPE Convention in Georgetown, TX, the following resolutions were passed unanimously by delegates on Sunday, Jan. 25.

Texas AFL-CIO Delegates Pass Resolutions Supporting Immigrants, Calling for ICE Out of Communities at 2026 COPE Convention

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

San Antonio AFL-CIO May 2, 2026 Local Election Endorsements

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

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

San Antonio AFL-CIO 2026 Primary Election Endorsements

Texas AFL-CIO Delegates Pass Resolutions Supporting Immigrants, Calling for ICE Out of Communities at 2026 COPE Convention

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Workers Ratify First Union Contract - Apr 9

Giving Back To Their Community: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Apr 8

AFL-CIO Congratulates Inaugural Class of Labor and Immigration Policy Fellows - Apr 8

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Sage and Coombe Architects Workers Ratify Contact - Apr 8

Strikes Work: In the States Roundup - Apr 7

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at Two Michigan Auto Supply Chains Join UAW - Apr 7

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association - Apr 6

Unions Are Out There Fighting: The Working People Weekly List - Apr 6

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: University of Michigan Student Research Assistants Win Union Election - Apr 6

Worker Wins: ‘We Fought and Won’ - Apr 2

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

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

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

San Antonio AFL-CIO 2026 Primary Election Endorsements

Texas AFL-CIO Delegates Pass Resolutions Supporting Immigrants, Calling for ICE Out of Communities at 2026 COPE Convention

AFL-CIO News Feed

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Workers Ratify First Union Contract - Apr 9

Giving Back To Their Community: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Apr 8

AFL-CIO Congratulates Inaugural Class of Labor and Immigration Policy Fellows - Apr 8

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Sage and Coombe Architects Workers Ratify Contact - Apr 8

Strikes Work: In the States Roundup - Apr 7

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at Two Michigan Auto Supply Chains Join UAW - Apr 7

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association - Apr 6

Unions Are Out There Fighting: The Working People Weekly List - Apr 6

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: University of Michigan Student Research Assistants Win Union Election - Apr 6

Worker Wins: ‘We Fought and Won’ - Apr 2