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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Big things are ahead for the Texas labor movement.
Our new leadership team is ready for the next chapter — grounded in community, connection, and the belief that this is our time to take back our state.
Our new leadership team is ready for the next chapter — grounded in community, connection, and the belief that this is our time to take back our state.
November 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Big things are ahead for the Texas labor movement.
Our new leadership team is ready for the next chapter — grounded in community, connection, and the belief that this is our time to take back our state.
Our new leadership team is ready for the next chapter — grounded in community, connection, and the belief that this is our time to take back our state.
Starbucks baristas are on strike — and they’re not alone!
Don’t shop at Starbucks while workers stand up for fairness and dignity at work! #NoContractNoCoffee
👉 seiu.co/NoStarbucks
Don’t shop at Starbucks while workers stand up for fairness and dignity at work! #NoContractNoCoffee
👉 seiu.co/NoStarbucks
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Starbucks baristas are on strike — and they’re not alone!
Don’t shop at Starbucks while workers stand up for fairness and dignity at work! #NoContractNoCoffee
👉 seiu.co/NoStarbucks
Don’t shop at Starbucks while workers stand up for fairness and dignity at work! #NoContractNoCoffee
👉 seiu.co/NoStarbucks
Tell Greg Abbott: Hands off our free speech!
As Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer-Elect Lorraine Montemayor said, we’re organizing, fighting, and building a bigger labor movement.
Texas workers will never back down against the bullies and the billionaires.
As Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer-Elect Lorraine Montemayor said, we’re organizing, fighting, and building a bigger labor movement.
Texas workers will never back down against the bullies and the billionaires.
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Tell Greg Abbott: Hands off our free speech!
As Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer-Elect Lorraine Montemayor said, we’re organizing, fighting, and building a bigger labor movement.
Texas workers will never back down against the bullies and the billionaires.
As Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer-Elect Lorraine Montemayor said, we’re organizing, fighting, and building a bigger labor movement.
Texas workers will never back down against the bullies and the billionaires.
“The number one job of an organizer is to organize yourself out of a job.”
Rick’s work as Texas AFL-CIO President is done, and he’s passing on the baton.
As Leonard and Lorraine step in to lead, Rick knows the Texas labor movement is in capable hands.
Solidarity forever! ✊🏽
Rick’s work as Texas AFL-CIO President is done, and he’s passing on the baton.
As Leonard and Lorraine step in to lead, Rick knows the Texas labor movement is in capable hands.
Solidarity forever! ✊🏽
November 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
“The number one job of an organizer is to organize yourself out of a job.”
Rick’s work as Texas AFL-CIO President is done, and he’s passing on the baton.
As Leonard and Lorraine step in to lead, Rick knows the Texas labor movement is in capable hands.
Solidarity forever! ✊🏽
Rick’s work as Texas AFL-CIO President is done, and he’s passing on the baton.
As Leonard and Lorraine step in to lead, Rick knows the Texas labor movement is in capable hands.
Solidarity forever! ✊🏽
Today, we honor those who have served our country.
To our veteran union members: your service, strength, and unwavering solidarity make our movement stronger.
We’re proud to stand with you — today and every day. ✊🏼
To our veteran union members: your service, strength, and unwavering solidarity make our movement stronger.
We’re proud to stand with you — today and every day. ✊🏼
November 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today, we honor those who have served our country.
To our veteran union members: your service, strength, and unwavering solidarity make our movement stronger.
We’re proud to stand with you — today and every day. ✊🏼
To our veteran union members: your service, strength, and unwavering solidarity make our movement stronger.
We’re proud to stand with you — today and every day. ✊🏼
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: 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
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
Despite the rain, over 80 union members representing nearly 20 unions joined us for our Houston Labor Town Hall!!
Texas workers are ready to organize, stand up against the billionaires, and hold our elected officials accountable.
Stay tuned for the next stop on our Statewide Listening Tour!
Texas workers are ready to organize, stand up against the billionaires, and hold our elected officials accountable.
Stay tuned for the next stop on our Statewide Listening Tour!
October 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Despite the rain, over 80 union members representing nearly 20 unions joined us for our Houston Labor Town Hall!!
Texas workers are ready to organize, stand up against the billionaires, and hold our elected officials accountable.
Stay tuned for the next stop on our Statewide Listening Tour!
Texas workers are ready to organize, stand up against the billionaires, and hold our elected officials accountable.
Stay tuned for the next stop on our Statewide Listening Tour!