Texas AFL-CIO
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We’re the state labor federation representing 250,000+ union members. We fight for all Texas workers!
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💪 More than 700 registered nurses in Bryan-College Station are voting this week to join National Nurses United!
CommonSpirit’s St. Joseph Brazos Valley nurses are organizing for the safe staffing, retention, and quality care every patient deserves. Let’s cheer them on to vote #UnionYES!
CommonSpirit’s St. Joseph Brazos Valley nurses are organizing for the safe staffing, retention, and quality care every patient deserves. Let’s cheer them on to vote #UnionYES!
December 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
💪 More than 700 registered nurses in Bryan-College Station are voting this week to join National Nurses United!
CommonSpirit’s St. Joseph Brazos Valley nurses are organizing for the safe staffing, retention, and quality care every patient deserves. Let’s cheer them on to vote #UnionYES!
CommonSpirit’s St. Joseph Brazos Valley nurses are organizing for the safe staffing, retention, and quality care every patient deserves. Let’s cheer them on to vote #UnionYES!
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Congratulations to the UNITE HERE Local 23 members at the George Bush International Airport in Houston on ratifying their new contract, where they will see big wage increases that provide them and their families some much needed relief. #BetterInAUnion
BIG UNION WIN ✊: More than 200 @unitehere.org members & concession workers at #Houston's George Bush International Airport just ratified new 3-year union contracts, securing a $22/hour minimum wage! #UnionStrong
December 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Congratulations to the UNITE HERE Local 23 members at the George Bush International Airport in Houston on ratifying their new contract, where they will see big wage increases that provide them and their families some much needed relief. #BetterInAUnion
NEW: Applications for the Texas AFL-CIO 2026 High School Scholarship are now open!
Last year, we awarded $1,500 grants to 18 outstanding students. If you’re an affiliated union member with a high school senior, encourage them to apply by Saturday, Jan. 31!
Details: texasaflcio.org/scholarship
Last year, we awarded $1,500 grants to 18 outstanding students. If you’re an affiliated union member with a high school senior, encourage them to apply by Saturday, Jan. 31!
Details: texasaflcio.org/scholarship
December 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
NEW: Applications for the Texas AFL-CIO 2026 High School Scholarship are now open!
Last year, we awarded $1,500 grants to 18 outstanding students. If you’re an affiliated union member with a high school senior, encourage them to apply by Saturday, Jan. 31!
Details: texasaflcio.org/scholarship
Last year, we awarded $1,500 grants to 18 outstanding students. If you’re an affiliated union member with a high school senior, encourage them to apply by Saturday, Jan. 31!
Details: texasaflcio.org/scholarship
BIG UNION WIN ✊: More than 200 @unitehere.org members & concession workers at #Houston's George Bush International Airport just ratified new 3-year union contracts, securing a $22/hour minimum wage! #UnionStrong
December 7, 2025 at 2:55 AM
BIG UNION WIN ✊: More than 200 @unitehere.org members & concession workers at #Houston's George Bush International Airport just ratified new 3-year union contracts, securing a $22/hour minimum wage! #UnionStrong
Workers build our state, run our state, and control our state – it's time for them to take hold of their power!
Our new President Leonard Aguilar and Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor are ready to educate, organize, and win! ✊🏽 (via Spectrum News) #txlege
Our new President Leonard Aguilar and Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor are ready to educate, organize, and win! ✊🏽 (via Spectrum News) #txlege
December 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Workers build our state, run our state, and control our state – it's time for them to take hold of their power!
Our new President Leonard Aguilar and Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor are ready to educate, organize, and win! ✊🏽 (via Spectrum News) #txlege
Our new President Leonard Aguilar and Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor are ready to educate, organize, and win! ✊🏽 (via Spectrum News) #txlege
While Donald Trump, Greg Abbott, and the Supreme Court pushed this corrupt, self-serving map on Texas, working people across the nation still sent a clear message that we won’t back down.
We’ll never stop fighting for Texas workers and the fair maps we deserve.
We’ll never stop fighting for Texas workers and the fair maps we deserve.
The Roberts court just helped Trump rig the midterms
The Supreme Court reinstated the Trump-inspired congressional map in Texas.
www.motherjones.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
While Donald Trump, Greg Abbott, and the Supreme Court pushed this corrupt, self-serving map on Texas, working people across the nation still sent a clear message that we won’t back down.
We’ll never stop fighting for Texas workers and the fair maps we deserve.
We’ll never stop fighting for Texas workers and the fair maps we deserve.
Unions open doors for every working family.
As our new Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor said, our movement has the power to change our state forever.
As our new Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor said, our movement has the power to change our state forever.
December 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Unions open doors for every working family.
As our new Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor said, our movement has the power to change our state forever.
As our new Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor said, our movement has the power to change our state forever.
In unity, there is strength! That’s the power of the Texas labor movement.
As our new Texas AFL-CIO President Leonard Aguilar said, solidarity is how we grow, organize, and win for all Texas workers.
As our new Texas AFL-CIO President Leonard Aguilar said, solidarity is how we grow, organize, and win for all Texas workers.
December 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
In unity, there is strength! That’s the power of the Texas labor movement.
As our new Texas AFL-CIO President Leonard Aguilar said, solidarity is how we grow, organize, and win for all Texas workers.
As our new Texas AFL-CIO President Leonard Aguilar said, solidarity is how we grow, organize, and win for all Texas workers.
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Congratulations to President Leonard Aguilar and Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor on being sworn in to lead @texasaflcio.org.
We look forward to working together to build a labor movement as big as Texas!
We look forward to working together to build a labor movement as big as Texas!
Today, Texas AFL-CIO President Leonard Aguilar & Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor took the oath of office!
Leonard started his career as an apprentice with UA Local 142, while Lorraine started as a TSEU member. Their leadership marks the first time that two Latinos will lead the org! ✊🏽
Leonard started his career as an apprentice with UA Local 142, while Lorraine started as a TSEU member. Their leadership marks the first time that two Latinos will lead the org! ✊🏽
December 2, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Congratulations to President Leonard Aguilar and Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor on being sworn in to lead @texasaflcio.org.
We look forward to working together to build a labor movement as big as Texas!
We look forward to working together to build a labor movement as big as Texas!
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Congrats to President Leonard Aguilar and Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor on their swearing in today! They’re ready to lead @texasaflcio.org into the future!
I look forward to working with you to continue President Rick Levy’s legacy and fight for Texas’ working people.
I look forward to working with you to continue President Rick Levy’s legacy and fight for Texas’ working people.
Today, Texas AFL-CIO President Leonard Aguilar & Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor took the oath of office!
Leonard started his career as an apprentice with UA Local 142, while Lorraine started as a TSEU member. Their leadership marks the first time that two Latinos will lead the org! ✊🏽
Leonard started his career as an apprentice with UA Local 142, while Lorraine started as a TSEU member. Their leadership marks the first time that two Latinos will lead the org! ✊🏽
December 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Congrats to President Leonard Aguilar and Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor on their swearing in today! They’re ready to lead @texasaflcio.org into the future!
I look forward to working with you to continue President Rick Levy’s legacy and fight for Texas’ working people.
I look forward to working with you to continue President Rick Levy’s legacy and fight for Texas’ working people.
Today, Texas AFL-CIO President Leonard Aguilar & Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor took the oath of office!
Leonard started his career as an apprentice with UA Local 142, while Lorraine started as a TSEU member. Their leadership marks the first time that two Latinos will lead the org! ✊🏽
Leonard started his career as an apprentice with UA Local 142, while Lorraine started as a TSEU member. Their leadership marks the first time that two Latinos will lead the org! ✊🏽
December 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Today, Texas AFL-CIO President Leonard Aguilar & Secretary-Treasurer Lorraine Montemayor took the oath of office!
Leonard started his career as an apprentice with UA Local 142, while Lorraine started as a TSEU member. Their leadership marks the first time that two Latinos will lead the org! ✊🏽
Leonard started his career as an apprentice with UA Local 142, while Lorraine started as a TSEU member. Their leadership marks the first time that two Latinos will lead the org! ✊🏽
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Thank you, President Levy, for your more than 3 decades of service to our labor movement and all working people. Texas workers’ lives are better because of your leadership.
Congratulations on your retirement!
Congratulations on your retirement!
It’s official: Today is President Rick Levy’s last day as President of the Texas AFL-CIO, marking the end of a chapter of more than three decades of service to the Texas labor movement.
December 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Thank you, President Levy, for your more than 3 decades of service to our labor movement and all working people. Texas workers’ lives are better because of your leadership.
Congratulations on your retirement!
Congratulations on your retirement!
It’s official: Today is President Rick Levy’s last day as President of the Texas AFL-CIO, marking the end of a chapter of more than three decades of service to the Texas labor movement.
December 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
It’s official: Today is President Rick Levy’s last day as President of the Texas AFL-CIO, marking the end of a chapter of more than three decades of service to the Texas labor movement.
☕ Starbucks baristas are STILL on strike! Make sure you get your coffee elsewhere.
Take the pledge to not cross the picket line while baristas fight for a fair contract! #NoContractNoCoffee 👉 seiu.co/NoStarbucks
Take the pledge to not cross the picket line while baristas fight for a fair contract! #NoContractNoCoffee 👉 seiu.co/NoStarbucks
November 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
☕ Starbucks baristas are STILL on strike! Make sure you get your coffee elsewhere.
Take the pledge to not cross the picket line while baristas fight for a fair contract! #NoContractNoCoffee 👉 seiu.co/NoStarbucks
Take the pledge to not cross the picket line while baristas fight for a fair contract! #NoContractNoCoffee 👉 seiu.co/NoStarbucks
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Happy Thanksgiving from America’s unions!
We’re so thankful for our unions and for working people everywhere, and we’re grateful for your solidarity. We hope that you have a fun, safe and meaningful day.
We’re so thankful for our unions and for working people everywhere, and we’re grateful for your solidarity. We hope that you have a fun, safe and meaningful day.
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from America’s unions!
We’re so thankful for our unions and for working people everywhere, and we’re grateful for your solidarity. We hope that you have a fun, safe and meaningful day.
We’re so thankful for our unions and for working people everywhere, and we’re grateful for your solidarity. We hope that you have a fun, safe and meaningful day.
🚨 TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress: restore federal workers’ union rights NOW!
This isn’t about political parties. Federal workers come from all walks of life. We need every representative—Republican or Democrat—who says they support working people to vote for the Protect America’s Workforce Act.
This isn’t about political parties. Federal workers come from all walks of life. We need every representative—Republican or Democrat—who says they support working people to vote for the Protect America’s Workforce Act.
CALL: Pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act in the House of Representatives
CALL: Pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act in the House of Representatives It's time to get this done for America's workers.
act.aflcio.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🚨 TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress: restore federal workers’ union rights NOW!
This isn’t about political parties. Federal workers come from all walks of life. We need every representative—Republican or Democrat—who says they support working people to vote for the Protect America’s Workforce Act.
This isn’t about political parties. Federal workers come from all walks of life. We need every representative—Republican or Democrat—who says they support working people to vote for the Protect America’s Workforce Act.
🎟️ REGISTER NOW: Get your early bird tickets for our 2026 COPE Convention!
Join us in Georgetown on Jan. 24-25, where union delegates will vote on statewide endorsements, learn new political tactics, and build our Texas labor movement! Details: texasaflcioconvention.org
Join us in Georgetown on Jan. 24-25, where union delegates will vote on statewide endorsements, learn new political tactics, and build our Texas labor movement! Details: texasaflcioconvention.org
November 25, 2025 at 11:18 PM
🎟️ REGISTER NOW: Get your early bird tickets for our 2026 COPE Convention!
Join us in Georgetown on Jan. 24-25, where union delegates will vote on statewide endorsements, learn new political tactics, and build our Texas labor movement! Details: texasaflcioconvention.org
Join us in Georgetown on Jan. 24-25, where union delegates will vote on statewide endorsements, learn new political tactics, and build our Texas labor movement! Details: texasaflcioconvention.org
No worker should have to risk their life in the Texas heat so a billionaire can make a few extra pennies!
“People are shocked that we would have to make sure that cool water be provided on these worksites,” said @theemrhammer.bsky.social, of the Texas State Building & Construction Trades Council.
“People are shocked that we would have to make sure that cool water be provided on these worksites,” said @theemrhammer.bsky.social, of the Texas State Building & Construction Trades Council.
Texas Workers Keep Dying in the Heat - Inside Climate News
Despite its blazing temperatures, Texas has no labor protections for heat. That leaves workers, especially immigrants, vulnerable on the job.
insideclimatenews.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
No worker should have to risk their life in the Texas heat so a billionaire can make a few extra pennies!
“People are shocked that we would have to make sure that cool water be provided on these worksites,” said @theemrhammer.bsky.social, of the Texas State Building & Construction Trades Council.
“People are shocked that we would have to make sure that cool water be provided on these worksites,” said @theemrhammer.bsky.social, of the Texas State Building & Construction Trades Council.
MC3 pre-apprenticeship programs provide hands-on training & a path to life-changing union apprenticeships.
Antonio is one of 100 graduates who completed the Texas Construction Career Pathways program! Learn more & apply at texasccp.com
Antonio is one of 100 graduates who completed the Texas Construction Career Pathways program! Learn more & apply at texasccp.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:13 AM
MC3 pre-apprenticeship programs provide hands-on training & a path to life-changing union apprenticeships.
Antonio is one of 100 graduates who completed the Texas Construction Career Pathways program! Learn more & apply at texasccp.com
Antonio is one of 100 graduates who completed the Texas Construction Career Pathways program! Learn more & apply at texasccp.com
“We are not backing down," said @cwa-tseu.bsky.social President Ilesa Daniels Ross. “TSEU will continue to defend public workers and the mission of public education in Texas.” (via @universitystar.bsky.social)
Texas State University System upholds firing of former history professor
At its Nov. 20 quarterly meeting, the Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents unanimously upheld the termination of former associate history professor Thomas Alter. Alter was terminated ...
universitystar.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
“We are not backing down," said @cwa-tseu.bsky.social President Ilesa Daniels Ross. “TSEU will continue to defend public workers and the mission of public education in Texas.” (via @universitystar.bsky.social)
Don’t just give thanks, buy union-made this Thanksgiving! 🦃
November 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Don’t just give thanks, buy union-made this Thanksgiving! 🦃
More than 30 union members representing eight unions joined us in #Waco last night for our Labor Town Hall! Folks are ready to get engaged, refine our messaging, and organize to win.
We’re heading across the state to talk to union members in every region — stay tuned!
We’re heading across the state to talk to union members in every region — stay tuned!
November 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
More than 30 union members representing eight unions joined us in #Waco last night for our Labor Town Hall! Folks are ready to get engaged, refine our messaging, and organize to win.
We’re heading across the state to talk to union members in every region — stay tuned!
We’re heading across the state to talk to union members in every region — stay tuned!
🚨 TAKE ACTION: We need every representative—Republican or Democrat—who says they support working people to vote for the Protect America’s Workforce Act.
This forced vote will happen in just a few days. Tell Congress: restore federal workers’ union rights NOW!
This forced vote will happen in just a few days. Tell Congress: restore federal workers’ union rights NOW!
CALL: Pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act in the House of Representatives
CALL: Pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act in the House of Representatives It's time to get this done for America's workers.
act.aflcio.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
🚨 TAKE ACTION: We need every representative—Republican or Democrat—who says they support working people to vote for the Protect America’s Workforce Act.
This forced vote will happen in just a few days. Tell Congress: restore federal workers’ union rights NOW!
This forced vote will happen in just a few days. Tell Congress: restore federal workers’ union rights NOW!
While Donald Trump sought to impose a corrupt, self-serving map on Texas, working people across the nation rejected that effort!
This ruling affirms that the voices of workers – not the influence of billionaires – must guide our democracy. (via @texastribune.org)
This ruling affirms that the voices of workers – not the influence of billionaires – must guide our democracy. (via @texastribune.org)
Federal court blocks new Texas congressional map for 2026
The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through the mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump. Attorney General Ken Paxton said he woul...
www.texastribune.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
While Donald Trump sought to impose a corrupt, self-serving map on Texas, working people across the nation rejected that effort!
This ruling affirms that the voices of workers – not the influence of billionaires – must guide our democracy. (via @texastribune.org)
This ruling affirms that the voices of workers – not the influence of billionaires – must guide our democracy. (via @texastribune.org)
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We need leaders who stand up to the billionaires and the bullies.
I’m running for Congress to fight for working families, and I’m honored to be endorsed by @texasaflcio.org COPE and Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation!
Working together, we’ll put Texas #WorkersOverBillionaires.
I’m running for Congress to fight for working families, and I’m honored to be endorsed by @texasaflcio.org COPE and Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation!
Working together, we’ll put Texas #WorkersOverBillionaires.
November 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We need leaders who stand up to the billionaires and the bullies.
I’m running for Congress to fight for working families, and I’m honored to be endorsed by @texasaflcio.org COPE and Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation!
Working together, we’ll put Texas #WorkersOverBillionaires.
I’m running for Congress to fight for working families, and I’m honored to be endorsed by @texasaflcio.org COPE and Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation!
Working together, we’ll put Texas #WorkersOverBillionaires.