Texas AFL-CIO
@texasaflcio.org
We’re the state labor federation representing 250,000+ union members. We fight for all Texas workers!
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🔴 LIVE: Join us on YouTube for a Virtual Town Hall on growing the Texas labor movement!
Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-aX...
Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-aX...
🔴 LIVE: Let’s talk about where we've been & where we're going as we grow the Texas labor movement!
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November 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
🔴 LIVE: Join us on YouTube for a Virtual Town Hall on growing the Texas labor movement!
Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-aX...
Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-aX...
Starting soon!
Join us MONDAY at 5pm CT for a LIVE conversation with President Rick Levy, President-Elect Leonard Aguilar, and Secretary-Treasurer-Elect Lorraine Montemayor.
They’ll be taking questions and talking about how we grow the Texas labor movement! RSVP at bit.ly/txaflcio
They’ll be taking questions and talking about how we grow the Texas labor movement! RSVP at bit.ly/txaflcio
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Starting soon!
No matter what you do for a living, the color of your skin, or where you come from, the time to speak up for all Texans’ constitutional right to free speech is NOW.
Our labor movement stands in strong solidarity with our @cwa-tseu.bsky.social members ✊
Our labor movement stands in strong solidarity with our @cwa-tseu.bsky.social members ✊
November 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
No matter what you do for a living, the color of your skin, or where you come from, the time to speak up for all Texans’ constitutional right to free speech is NOW.
Our labor movement stands in strong solidarity with our @cwa-tseu.bsky.social members ✊
Our labor movement stands in strong solidarity with our @cwa-tseu.bsky.social members ✊
On Nov. 9, 1935, the Committee for Industrial Organization was formed within the AFL to expand union membership to industrial workers, women, and Black workers.
The committee broke away from the AFL and was renamed the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) on Nov. 16, 1938.
The committee broke away from the AFL and was renamed the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) on Nov. 16, 1938.
November 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
On Nov. 9, 1935, the Committee for Industrial Organization was formed within the AFL to expand union membership to industrial workers, women, and Black workers.
The committee broke away from the AFL and was renamed the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) on Nov. 16, 1938.
The committee broke away from the AFL and was renamed the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) on Nov. 16, 1938.
In January, union delegates from across Texas will decide who to endorse for the 2026 elections!
Get your tickets NOW to make sure you’re there and help us build Texas union power 💪 texasaflcioconvention.org
Get your tickets NOW to make sure you’re there and help us build Texas union power 💪 texasaflcioconvention.org
November 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
In January, union delegates from across Texas will decide who to endorse for the 2026 elections!
Get your tickets NOW to make sure you’re there and help us build Texas union power 💪 texasaflcioconvention.org
Get your tickets NOW to make sure you’re there and help us build Texas union power 💪 texasaflcioconvention.org
Cynthia is one of 100 graduates who completed the Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) Apprenticeship Readiness Program with Texas Construction Career Pathways!
Know someone ready to step into a rewarding career that builds the future of our state? Learn more and apply at texasccp.com
Know someone ready to step into a rewarding career that builds the future of our state? Learn more and apply at texasccp.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Cynthia is one of 100 graduates who completed the Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) Apprenticeship Readiness Program with Texas Construction Career Pathways!
Know someone ready to step into a rewarding career that builds the future of our state? Learn more and apply at texasccp.com
Know someone ready to step into a rewarding career that builds the future of our state? Learn more and apply at texasccp.com
Join us MONDAY at 5pm CT for a LIVE conversation with President Rick Levy, President-Elect Leonard Aguilar, and Secretary-Treasurer-Elect Lorraine Montemayor.
They’ll be taking questions and talking about how we grow the Texas labor movement! RSVP at bit.ly/txaflcio
They’ll be taking questions and talking about how we grow the Texas labor movement! RSVP at bit.ly/txaflcio
November 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Join us MONDAY at 5pm CT for a LIVE conversation with President Rick Levy, President-Elect Leonard Aguilar, and Secretary-Treasurer-Elect Lorraine Montemayor.
They’ll be taking questions and talking about how we grow the Texas labor movement! RSVP at bit.ly/txaflcio
They’ll be taking questions and talking about how we grow the Texas labor movement! RSVP at bit.ly/txaflcio
📢 TEXAS WORKER WIN: Workers at the George R. Brown Convention Center ratified a new contract with a $20 per hour minimum wage!
UNITE HERE Local 23 is building on its victory at Hilton Americas to improve the lives of workers in Houston.
When we come together to fight for fair wages, we win!
UNITE HERE Local 23 is building on its victory at Hilton Americas to improve the lives of workers in Houston.
When we come together to fight for fair wages, we win!
November 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
📢 TEXAS WORKER WIN: Workers at the George R. Brown Convention Center ratified a new contract with a $20 per hour minimum wage!
UNITE HERE Local 23 is building on its victory at Hilton Americas to improve the lives of workers in Houston.
When we come together to fight for fair wages, we win!
UNITE HERE Local 23 is building on its victory at Hilton Americas to improve the lives of workers in Houston.
When we come together to fight for fair wages, we win!
Texas families are missing paychecks & SNAP benefits due to the Trump shutdown.
That’s why we volunteered at the Central Texas Food Bank. We processed over 5,800 pounds of food for Texas families!
We’re also working with Feeding Texas so families get the support they need. Donate at bit.ly/txfam
That’s why we volunteered at the Central Texas Food Bank. We processed over 5,800 pounds of food for Texas families!
We’re also working with Feeding Texas so families get the support they need. Donate at bit.ly/txfam
November 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Texas families are missing paychecks & SNAP benefits due to the Trump shutdown.
That’s why we volunteered at the Central Texas Food Bank. We processed over 5,800 pounds of food for Texas families!
We’re also working with Feeding Texas so families get the support they need. Donate at bit.ly/txfam
That’s why we volunteered at the Central Texas Food Bank. We processed over 5,800 pounds of food for Texas families!
We’re also working with Feeding Texas so families get the support they need. Donate at bit.ly/txfam
Thank you to our @californialabor.bsky.social union brothers and sisters for fighting for all of us and getting Prop 50 across the finish line!
Our fight against the Trump takeover continues! ✊
Our fight against the Trump takeover continues! ✊
November 6, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Thank you to our @californialabor.bsky.social union brothers and sisters for fighting for all of us and getting Prop 50 across the finish line!
Our fight against the Trump takeover continues! ✊
Our fight against the Trump takeover continues! ✊
TEXAS UNION WIN ✊ House of Blues #Houston workers just unionized with @iatse.bsky.social Local 51!
Welcome to the labor movement, y’all!
Welcome to the labor movement, y’all!
House of Blues Houston becomes first in chain to form a union
A near-unanimous vote by Houston’s House of Blues workers has made the downtown music venue the first in the franchise to unionize, joining IATSE Local 51.
www.houstonchronicle.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
TEXAS UNION WIN ✊ House of Blues #Houston workers just unionized with @iatse.bsky.social Local 51!
Welcome to the labor movement, y’all!
Welcome to the labor movement, y’all!
TEXAS UNION WIN: Congratulations to union leader Taylor Rehmet, who is advancing to the Texas SD 9 runoff!
There’s no better way to ensure our elected officials fight for workers than to elect fellow union members. That’s why we need Taylor fighting for us at the Texas Capitol! 💪 #txlege
There’s no better way to ensure our elected officials fight for workers than to elect fellow union members. That’s why we need Taylor fighting for us at the Texas Capitol! 💪 #txlege
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
TEXAS UNION WIN: Congratulations to union leader Taylor Rehmet, who is advancing to the Texas SD 9 runoff!
There’s no better way to ensure our elected officials fight for workers than to elect fellow union members. That’s why we need Taylor fighting for us at the Texas Capitol! 💪 #txlege
There’s no better way to ensure our elected officials fight for workers than to elect fellow union members. That’s why we need Taylor fighting for us at the Texas Capitol! 💪 #txlege
UPDATE: We’ve reached 25% of our fundraising goal for Feeding Texas!
With your help, we can make sure federal workers missing paychecks and the millions of Texans who rely on SNAP benefits have food on their tables.
Chip in now ➡️ bit.ly/txfam
With your help, we can make sure federal workers missing paychecks and the millions of Texans who rely on SNAP benefits have food on their tables.
Chip in now ➡️ bit.ly/txfam
November 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
UPDATE: We’ve reached 25% of our fundraising goal for Feeding Texas!
With your help, we can make sure federal workers missing paychecks and the millions of Texans who rely on SNAP benefits have food on their tables.
Chip in now ➡️ bit.ly/txfam
With your help, we can make sure federal workers missing paychecks and the millions of Texans who rely on SNAP benefits have food on their tables.
Chip in now ➡️ bit.ly/txfam
TEXANS: It’s Election Day! Do you have a plan to vote? 🗳️
Find your polling place, hours, and ballot info at govotetexas.org
Find your polling place, hours, and ballot info at govotetexas.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
TEXANS: It’s Election Day! Do you have a plan to vote? 🗳️
Find your polling place, hours, and ballot info at govotetexas.org
Find your polling place, hours, and ballot info at govotetexas.org
JUST ANNOUNCED: Waco is the next stop on our statewide listening tour!
Are you a union member? We want to hear from you! RSVP for our Waco Labor Town Hall on Wednesday, 11/19 at bit.ly/wacolabor
𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺.
Are you a union member? We want to hear from you! RSVP for our Waco Labor Town Hall on Wednesday, 11/19 at bit.ly/wacolabor
𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺.
November 3, 2025 at 11:43 PM
JUST ANNOUNCED: Waco is the next stop on our statewide listening tour!
Are you a union member? We want to hear from you! RSVP for our Waco Labor Town Hall on Wednesday, 11/19 at bit.ly/wacolabor
𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺.
Are you a union member? We want to hear from you! RSVP for our Waco Labor Town Hall on Wednesday, 11/19 at bit.ly/wacolabor
𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺.
The Trump shutdown means Texas federal workers are missing paychecks, draining their savings, and turning to payday loans just to get by.
Tell Congress: Stop the Trump shutdown, fix the health care crisis, and put working people first! ➡️ bit.ly/stoptrumpshutdown
Tell Congress: Stop the Trump shutdown, fix the health care crisis, and put working people first! ➡️ bit.ly/stoptrumpshutdown
November 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The Trump shutdown means Texas federal workers are missing paychecks, draining their savings, and turning to payday loans just to get by.
Tell Congress: Stop the Trump shutdown, fix the health care crisis, and put working people first! ➡️ bit.ly/stoptrumpshutdown
Tell Congress: Stop the Trump shutdown, fix the health care crisis, and put working people first! ➡️ bit.ly/stoptrumpshutdown
🚨 DEADLINE: Today is the last day to apply for the 2026 Ruth Ellinger Leadership Academy!
We’re building the next generation of Texas labor leaders! If you’re a union member ready to grow your leadership skills, this is your chance.
Apply today: bit.ly/ellinger26
We’re building the next generation of Texas labor leaders! If you’re a union member ready to grow your leadership skills, this is your chance.
Apply today: bit.ly/ellinger26
November 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🚨 DEADLINE: Today is the last day to apply for the 2026 Ruth Ellinger Leadership Academy!
We’re building the next generation of Texas labor leaders! If you’re a union member ready to grow your leadership skills, this is your chance.
Apply today: bit.ly/ellinger26
We’re building the next generation of Texas labor leaders! If you’re a union member ready to grow your leadership skills, this is your chance.
Apply today: bit.ly/ellinger26
This week, Texas Construction Career Pathways celebrated 100 graduates of their MC3 Apprenticeship Readiness Program!
These graduates will help build the future of our state. Know someone who's ready to step into a rewarding union career? Learn more ➡️ texasccp.com
These graduates will help build the future of our state. Know someone who's ready to step into a rewarding union career? Learn more ➡️ texasccp.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This week, Texas Construction Career Pathways celebrated 100 graduates of their MC3 Apprenticeship Readiness Program!
These graduates will help build the future of our state. Know someone who's ready to step into a rewarding union career? Learn more ➡️ texasccp.com
These graduates will help build the future of our state. Know someone who's ready to step into a rewarding union career? Learn more ➡️ texasccp.com
✊ STRIKE ALERT: “We will not stop fighting until we are all equal across the company from exhibit to exhibit, from position to position,” said Daniel “Moony” Joseph, security officer at Meow Wolf and member of @meowwolfworkers.bsky.social - @cwaunion.bsky.social Local 7055. (via @keranews.org)
Grapevine Meow Wolf workers stage walkout with planned 3-day strike
Union workers with the immersive arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf walked off site at the Grapevine Mills mall Friday at 5 p.m., kicking off a planned three-day strike over Halloween weekend.
www.keranews.org
November 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
✊ STRIKE ALERT: “We will not stop fighting until we are all equal across the company from exhibit to exhibit, from position to position,” said Daniel “Moony” Joseph, security officer at Meow Wolf and member of @meowwolfworkers.bsky.social - @cwaunion.bsky.social Local 7055. (via @keranews.org)
JUST ANNOUNCED: Join us on Monday, Nov. 10 for a live conversation with President Rick Levy, President-Elect Leonard Aguilar, and Secretary-Treasurer-Elect Lorraine Montemayor to discuss what comes next for the Texas labor movement! ✊
RSVP at bit.ly/txaflcio ⬇️
RSVP at bit.ly/txaflcio ⬇️
Virtual Town Hall: Growing Our Texas Labor Movement
Join Rick, Leonard, and Lorraine for a live conversation on where we've been and where we're going as we grow the Texas labor movement!
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October 31, 2025 at 10:13 PM
JUST ANNOUNCED: Join us on Monday, Nov. 10 for a live conversation with President Rick Levy, President-Elect Leonard Aguilar, and Secretary-Treasurer-Elect Lorraine Montemayor to discuss what comes next for the Texas labor movement! ✊
RSVP at bit.ly/txaflcio ⬇️
RSVP at bit.ly/txaflcio ⬇️
Texas is home to 130,000 federal workers — many of whom are furloughed or working without pay.
Tell Congress: Stop the Trump shutdown, fix the health care crisis, and put working people first! ➡️ bit.ly/stoptrumpshutdown
Tell Congress: Stop the Trump shutdown, fix the health care crisis, and put working people first! ➡️ bit.ly/stoptrumpshutdown
October 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Texas is home to 130,000 federal workers — many of whom are furloughed or working without pay.
Tell Congress: Stop the Trump shutdown, fix the health care crisis, and put working people first! ➡️ bit.ly/stoptrumpshutdown
Tell Congress: Stop the Trump shutdown, fix the health care crisis, and put working people first! ➡️ bit.ly/stoptrumpshutdown
TEXANS: Today is the last day of early voting! 🗳️
Some polling locations will have extended hours.
Find your polling place, hours, and ballot info at govotetexas.org
Some polling locations will have extended hours.
Find your polling place, hours, and ballot info at govotetexas.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
TEXANS: Today is the last day of early voting! 🗳️
Some polling locations will have extended hours.
Find your polling place, hours, and ballot info at govotetexas.org
Some polling locations will have extended hours.
Find your polling place, hours, and ballot info at govotetexas.org
If you’re getting in the spirit with family and friends this Halloween or making some last-minute purchases, buy union-made! ✊🎃
October 31, 2025 at 1:16 AM
If you’re getting in the spirit with family and friends this Halloween or making some last-minute purchases, buy union-made! ✊🎃
AUSTIN: You still have time to vote for Prop Q!
Our first responders keep us safe — but they can’t do it alone. Prop Q protects the staffing, benefits, and support Austin EMS needs to keep saving lives.
⏰ Early voting: Now ‘til Friday, Oct. 31
🗳️ Election Day: Tue., Nov. 4
Our first responders keep us safe — but they can’t do it alone. Prop Q protects the staffing, benefits, and support Austin EMS needs to keep saving lives.
⏰ Early voting: Now ‘til Friday, Oct. 31
🗳️ Election Day: Tue., Nov. 4
October 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM
AUSTIN: You still have time to vote for Prop Q!
Our first responders keep us safe — but they can’t do it alone. Prop Q protects the staffing, benefits, and support Austin EMS needs to keep saving lives.
⏰ Early voting: Now ‘til Friday, Oct. 31
🗳️ Election Day: Tue., Nov. 4
Our first responders keep us safe — but they can’t do it alone. Prop Q protects the staffing, benefits, and support Austin EMS needs to keep saving lives.
⏰ Early voting: Now ‘til Friday, Oct. 31
🗳️ Election Day: Tue., Nov. 4
Help feed Texas families! 🥫🫑🥕
We’re partnering with Feeding Texas to make sure families across the state get the food and support they need during this critical time 👇
We’re partnering with Feeding Texas to make sure families across the state get the food and support they need during this critical time 👇
Help Texas families facing food insecurity during the government shutdown
Donate today to support Feeding Texas and help us provide the necessary resources to those in need. A monthly gift creates a reliable source of funding year-round, ensuring we can respond quickly when...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Help feed Texas families! 🥫🫑🥕
We’re partnering with Feeding Texas to make sure families across the state get the food and support they need during this critical time 👇
We’re partnering with Feeding Texas to make sure families across the state get the food and support they need during this critical time 👇