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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BREAKING: We just approved our Texas AFL-CIO COPE 2026 Primary Endorsements!
We're ready to get to work to elect this wave of union members, and take on the billionaires and the big corporations. View our full list of endorsements here: texasaflcio.org/news/texas-a...
We're ready to get to work to elect this wave of union members, and take on the billionaires and the big corporations. View our full list of endorsements here: texasaflcio.org/news/texas-a...
This Black History Month, we honor Frank Wallace — a trailblazer for Texas labor and civil rights who negotiated contracts that desegregated workplaces long before federal laws required it. His leadership over 39 years uplifted every worker in our state.
Read more: texasaflcio.org/hall-of-fame...
Read more: texasaflcio.org/hall-of-fame...
February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This Black History Month, we honor Frank Wallace — a trailblazer for Texas labor and civil rights who negotiated contracts that desegregated workplaces long before federal laws required it. His leadership over 39 years uplifted every worker in our state.
Read more: texasaflcio.org/hall-of-fame...
Read more: texasaflcio.org/hall-of-fame...
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Tell Hearst: Keep Texas News written by Texans!
The company is already trying to bust our unions and we need your help to keep these jobs in Texas!
Sign the petition to support local journalism: bit.ly/TellHearst
The company is already trying to bust our unions and we need your help to keep these jobs in Texas!
Sign the petition to support local journalism: bit.ly/TellHearst
February 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Tell Hearst: Keep Texas News written by Texans!
The company is already trying to bust our unions and we need your help to keep these jobs in Texas!
Sign the petition to support local journalism: bit.ly/TellHearst
The company is already trying to bust our unions and we need your help to keep these jobs in Texas!
Sign the petition to support local journalism: bit.ly/TellHearst
This Valentine’s Day, show your loved ones how much you care by buying union-made! ✊
For additional gift ideas, visit aflcio.org/MadeInAmeric...
For additional gift ideas, visit aflcio.org/MadeInAmeric...
February 9, 2026 at 10:04 PM
This Valentine’s Day, show your loved ones how much you care by buying union-made! ✊
For additional gift ideas, visit aflcio.org/MadeInAmeric...
For additional gift ideas, visit aflcio.org/MadeInAmeric...
Extreme heat is a matter of life and death for Texas workers.
Dallas-based Trevor Haas, District II board member for the Texas State Association of Letter Carriers, asked U.S. Senate candidates Jasmine Crockett & James Talarico how they’d fight for real federal heat protections.
Dallas-based Trevor Haas, District II board member for the Texas State Association of Letter Carriers, asked U.S. Senate candidates Jasmine Crockett & James Talarico how they’d fight for real federal heat protections.
February 8, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Extreme heat is a matter of life and death for Texas workers.
Dallas-based Trevor Haas, District II board member for the Texas State Association of Letter Carriers, asked U.S. Senate candidates Jasmine Crockett & James Talarico how they’d fight for real federal heat protections.
Dallas-based Trevor Haas, District II board member for the Texas State Association of Letter Carriers, asked U.S. Senate candidates Jasmine Crockett & James Talarico how they’d fight for real federal heat protections.
Texas Senate upset shows growing power of working-class candidates, unions say
"If not now, then when? If not us, then who?" asked @steelworkers.bsky.social's Marcos Vélez.
(via Rachel Royster / Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
"If not now, then when? If not us, then who?" asked @steelworkers.bsky.social's Marcos Vélez.
(via Rachel Royster / Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Texas Senate upset shows growing power of working-class candidates, unions say
Democrat Taylor Rehmet’s believes putting working people at the core of his campaign led to his victory.
www.star-telegram.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Texas Senate upset shows growing power of working-class candidates, unions say
"If not now, then when? If not us, then who?" asked @steelworkers.bsky.social's Marcos Vélez.
(via Rachel Royster / Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
"If not now, then when? If not us, then who?" asked @steelworkers.bsky.social's Marcos Vélez.
(via Rachel Royster / Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party this Sunday, buy union-made! ✊
Find a full list of union-made items and all the things unions do to make the Super Bowl happen here: aflcio.org/SuperBowl
Find a full list of union-made items and all the things unions do to make the Super Bowl happen here: aflcio.org/SuperBowl
February 6, 2026 at 9:53 PM
If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party this Sunday, buy union-made! ✊
Find a full list of union-made items and all the things unions do to make the Super Bowl happen here: aflcio.org/SuperBowl
Find a full list of union-made items and all the things unions do to make the Super Bowl happen here: aflcio.org/SuperBowl
Union members are stepping up and running for office!
Politicians won’t save us. We need labor leaders who will FIGHT for the working people of Texas at all levels of government — we need @joseloya.bsky.social for Texas Land Commissioner!
Politicians won’t save us. We need labor leaders who will FIGHT for the working people of Texas at all levels of government — we need @joseloya.bsky.social for Texas Land Commissioner!
February 6, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Union members are stepping up and running for office!
Politicians won’t save us. We need labor leaders who will FIGHT for the working people of Texas at all levels of government — we need @joseloya.bsky.social for Texas Land Commissioner!
Politicians won’t save us. We need labor leaders who will FIGHT for the working people of Texas at all levels of government — we need @joseloya.bsky.social for Texas Land Commissioner!
An injury to one is an injury to all. That’s why we’re fighting back.
Our Texas labor movement stands united with immigrants, union members, and our families. ICE out of our communities, NOW!
Our Texas labor movement stands united with immigrants, union members, and our families. ICE out of our communities, NOW!
February 6, 2026 at 12:14 AM
An injury to one is an injury to all. That’s why we’re fighting back.
Our Texas labor movement stands united with immigrants, union members, and our families. ICE out of our communities, NOW!
Our Texas labor movement stands united with immigrants, union members, and our families. ICE out of our communities, NOW!
Union leader Taylor Rehmet just flipped Texas Senate District 9 in Tarrant County. Who’s next?
These 16 candidates were union members before ever running for office, and we’re supporting them in the March primary! Give them each a follow and your support!
These 16 candidates were union members before ever running for office, and we’re supporting them in the March primary! Give them each a follow and your support!
February 4, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Union leader Taylor Rehmet just flipped Texas Senate District 9 in Tarrant County. Who’s next?
These 16 candidates were union members before ever running for office, and we’re supporting them in the March primary! Give them each a follow and your support!
These 16 candidates were union members before ever running for office, and we’re supporting them in the March primary! Give them each a follow and your support!
Our BIGGER BROADER BOLDER BASH is less than three weeks away!
Join us for a fun night celebrating retired President Rick Levy and building solidarity for our future work.
Get your tickets now: biggerbroaderbolderbash.org
Join us for a fun night celebrating retired President Rick Levy and building solidarity for our future work.
Get your tickets now: biggerbroaderbolderbash.org
February 4, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Our BIGGER BROADER BOLDER BASH is less than three weeks away!
Join us for a fun night celebrating retired President Rick Levy and building solidarity for our future work.
Get your tickets now: biggerbroaderbolderbash.org
Join us for a fun night celebrating retired President Rick Levy and building solidarity for our future work.
Get your tickets now: biggerbroaderbolderbash.org
Texas is where “right-to-work” was born, but we’re eroding that concept with every union formed in a newsroom or on a shop floor.
Take action and send a letter to Hearst management to demand they respect Texas journalists and keep our news union: act.aflcio.org/letters/tell...
Take action and send a letter to Hearst management to demand they respect Texas journalists and keep our news union: act.aflcio.org/letters/tell...
February 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Texas is where “right-to-work” was born, but we’re eroding that concept with every union formed in a newsroom or on a shop floor.
Take action and send a letter to Hearst management to demand they respect Texas journalists and keep our news union: act.aflcio.org/letters/tell...
Take action and send a letter to Hearst management to demand they respect Texas journalists and keep our news union: act.aflcio.org/letters/tell...
Registration for the next Texas-based Organizing Institute (OI) Training is NOW OPEN!
Over three days, labor organizers will learn skills to empower workers to WIN respect and dignity on the job!
Details: texasaflcio.org/issues/train...
Over three days, labor organizers will learn skills to empower workers to WIN respect and dignity on the job!
Details: texasaflcio.org/issues/train...
February 2, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Registration for the next Texas-based Organizing Institute (OI) Training is NOW OPEN!
Over three days, labor organizers will learn skills to empower workers to WIN respect and dignity on the job!
Details: texasaflcio.org/issues/train...
Over three days, labor organizers will learn skills to empower workers to WIN respect and dignity on the job!
Details: texasaflcio.org/issues/train...
Apprenticeships are the new hot topic in Texas politics, but the leaders at the 54th annual convention of the Apprenticeship and Training Association of Texas have been doing this work for decades.
February 2, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Apprenticeships are the new hot topic in Texas politics, but the leaders at the 54th annual convention of the Apprenticeship and Training Association of Texas have been doing this work for decades.
UNION PROUD: Taylor Rehmet is the first rank-and-file union member to ever be elected to the Texas Senate.
#WorkersOverBillionaires #SD9 #txlege
#WorkersOverBillionaires #SD9 #txlege
February 1, 2026 at 4:48 PM
UNION PROUD: Taylor Rehmet is the first rank-and-file union member to ever be elected to the Texas Senate.
#WorkersOverBillionaires #SD9 #txlege
#WorkersOverBillionaires #SD9 #txlege
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A Democrat hasn't represented this district, which was Trump +17 in 2024, since the nineties. And according to @texasaflcio.org, Rehmet is the first rank-and-file union member to ever be elected to the Texas Senate.
February 1, 2026 at 2:35 PM
A Democrat hasn't represented this district, which was Trump +17 in 2024, since the nineties. And according to @texasaflcio.org, Rehmet is the first rank-and-file union member to ever be elected to the Texas Senate.
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This is a really big deal: a union leader wins in Texas.. and beats a billionaire backed candidate who led anti public school culture wars…. .h/t @zephcapo.bsky.social
HUGE TEXAS UNION WIN: @iamunion.bsky.social leader Taylor Rehmet was just elected to the Texas Senate! This win kicks off a wave of union candidates across the state.
While parties are trying to reconnect with the working class, we’re running union members up and down the ballot — and winning. ✊
While parties are trying to reconnect with the working class, we’re running union members up and down the ballot — and winning. ✊
February 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
This is a really big deal: a union leader wins in Texas.. and beats a billionaire backed candidate who led anti public school culture wars…. .h/t @zephcapo.bsky.social
HUGE TEXAS UNION WIN: @iamunion.bsky.social leader Taylor Rehmet was just elected to the Texas Senate! This win kicks off a wave of union candidates across the state.
While parties are trying to reconnect with the working class, we’re running union members up and down the ballot — and winning. ✊
While parties are trying to reconnect with the working class, we’re running union members up and down the ballot — and winning. ✊
February 1, 2026 at 5:18 AM
HUGE TEXAS UNION WIN: @iamunion.bsky.social leader Taylor Rehmet was just elected to the Texas Senate! This win kicks off a wave of union candidates across the state.
While parties are trying to reconnect with the working class, we’re running union members up and down the ballot — and winning. ✊
While parties are trying to reconnect with the working class, we’re running union members up and down the ballot — and winning. ✊
🤠 It’s ELECTION DAY, y’all!
If you’re in Houston or North Texas, now’s your opportunity to elect labor-endorsed candidate @cdmenefee.bsky.social to Congress and union brother Taylor Rehmet to the Texas Senate.
🗳️ Make a plan to vote! Polls are open ‘til 7pm!
If you’re in Houston or North Texas, now’s your opportunity to elect labor-endorsed candidate @cdmenefee.bsky.social to Congress and union brother Taylor Rehmet to the Texas Senate.
🗳️ Make a plan to vote! Polls are open ‘til 7pm!
January 31, 2026 at 3:51 PM
🤠 It’s ELECTION DAY, y’all!
If you’re in Houston or North Texas, now’s your opportunity to elect labor-endorsed candidate @cdmenefee.bsky.social to Congress and union brother Taylor Rehmet to the Texas Senate.
🗳️ Make a plan to vote! Polls are open ‘til 7pm!
If you’re in Houston or North Texas, now’s your opportunity to elect labor-endorsed candidate @cdmenefee.bsky.social to Congress and union brother Taylor Rehmet to the Texas Senate.
🗳️ Make a plan to vote! Polls are open ‘til 7pm!
Applications for our Texas AFL-CIO 2026 High School Scholarship Program are DUE TOMORROW!
If you’re an affiliated union member with a high school senior, encourage them to apply now! Details: texasaflcio.org/scholarship
If you’re an affiliated union member with a high school senior, encourage them to apply now! Details: texasaflcio.org/scholarship
January 30, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Applications for our Texas AFL-CIO 2026 High School Scholarship Program are DUE TOMORROW!
If you’re an affiliated union member with a high school senior, encourage them to apply now! Details: texasaflcio.org/scholarship
If you’re an affiliated union member with a high school senior, encourage them to apply now! Details: texasaflcio.org/scholarship
Our Texas labor movement is united in standing up for immigrants, union members, and our families, and calls for ICE to get out of our communities.
We condemn the horrific shooting of AFGE union member Alex Pretti and stand in solidarity with everyone impacted by ICE.
We condemn the horrific shooting of AFGE union member Alex Pretti and stand in solidarity with everyone impacted by ICE.
January 29, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Our Texas labor movement is united in standing up for immigrants, union members, and our families, and calls for ICE to get out of our communities.
We condemn the horrific shooting of AFGE union member Alex Pretti and stand in solidarity with everyone impacted by ICE.
We condemn the horrific shooting of AFGE union member Alex Pretti and stand in solidarity with everyone impacted by ICE.
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I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the Texas AFL-CIO.
As a union leader, I’m proud to stand with my brothers and sisters and with labor leaders across Texas who are fighting for dignity, fairness, and real worker representation. This is how we move the labor movement forward.
As a union leader, I’m proud to stand with my brothers and sisters and with labor leaders across Texas who are fighting for dignity, fairness, and real worker representation. This is how we move the labor movement forward.
January 29, 2026 at 2:11 AM
I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the Texas AFL-CIO.
As a union leader, I’m proud to stand with my brothers and sisters and with labor leaders across Texas who are fighting for dignity, fairness, and real worker representation. This is how we move the labor movement forward.
As a union leader, I’m proud to stand with my brothers and sisters and with labor leaders across Texas who are fighting for dignity, fairness, and real worker representation. This is how we move the labor movement forward.
Billionaires are trying to divide us — they’re trying to keep Texas workers from coming together.
But when we unite, workers can WIN against the billionaires and the big corporations! #WorkersVsBillionaires
But when we unite, workers can WIN against the billionaires and the big corporations! #WorkersVsBillionaires
January 28, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Billionaires are trying to divide us — they’re trying to keep Texas workers from coming together.
But when we unite, workers can WIN against the billionaires and the big corporations! #WorkersVsBillionaires
But when we unite, workers can WIN against the billionaires and the big corporations! #WorkersVsBillionaires
This weekend, union delegates passed two resolutions supporting immigrants and calling for ICE out of our communities! ✊🏽
January 28, 2026 at 6:09 PM
This weekend, union delegates passed two resolutions supporting immigrants and calling for ICE out of our communities! ✊🏽
"It’s not about left or right. It’s about right and wrong and rich and poor," said Jimmy Mack, a @uaw.org leader and employee at General Motors in Dallas. (via Gromer Jeffers / @dallasnews.com)
Organized labor eyes comeback in Texas Senate, other state races
Texas Labor unions hope 2026 election contests help improve their political clout.
www.dallasnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:46 AM
"It’s not about left or right. It’s about right and wrong and rich and poor," said Jimmy Mack, a @uaw.org leader and employee at General Motors in Dallas. (via Gromer Jeffers / @dallasnews.com)
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INBOX: Lt. Governor candidate and union organizer @marcosisaiasvelez.bsky.social releases a statement after receiving @texasaflcio.org endorsement. Also notes other endorsements from the Houston Progressive Caucus, the Bay Area Democratic Movement, and Stonewall Democrats
January 26, 2026 at 4:35 PM
INBOX: Lt. Governor candidate and union organizer @marcosisaiasvelez.bsky.social releases a statement after receiving @texasaflcio.org endorsement. Also notes other endorsements from the Houston Progressive Caucus, the Bay Area Democratic Movement, and Stonewall Democrats