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11 Aug, 2026

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Back to School: Texas AFL-CIO Announces $37.5K Awarded for College & Career-Building Scholarships in 2026

27 May, 2026

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Union Leader Montserrat Garibay Advances to General Election for Texas House District 49

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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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Fort Worth union members on Labor Day 2025

18 Feb, 2026

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Texas Union Membership Reaches 25-Year High

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Texas Union Membership Reaches 25-Year High

12 Feb, 2026

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Austin Central Labor Council 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.

Austin Central Labor Council 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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25 Jan, 2026

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Texas AFL-CIO COPE 2026 Primary Election Pro-Worker Endorsements

TEXAS – On Jan. 25, the Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) announced their 2026 primary election endorsements following delegates voting at the 2026 COPE Convention in Georgetown, Texas.

Texas AFL-CIO COPE 2026 Primary Election Pro-Worker Endorsements

20 Jan, 2026

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How to Watch the Texas AFL-CIO's US Senate Debate Between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico

The Texas AFL-CIO will host the first debate between the two leading candidates for the Democratic Party nomination for U.S.

How to Watch the Texas AFL-CIO's US Senate Debate Between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico

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Back to School: Texas AFL-CIO Announces $37.5K Awarded for College & Career-Building Scholarships in 2026

Union Leader Montserrat Garibay Advances to General Election for Texas House District 49

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Texas Union Membership Reaches 25-Year High

Austin Central Labor Council 2026 Primary Election Endorsements

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

Texas AFL-CIO COPE 2026 Primary Election Pro-Worker Endorsements

How to Watch the Texas AFL-CIO's US Senate Debate Between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AGMA and Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announce First Collective Bargaining Agreement - Aug 14

12 Things You Need To Know from AFL-CIO's 2026 Executive Paywatch Report - Aug 13

Worker Wins: Needing a Stronger Voice - Aug 13

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Years of Advocacy from SMART-TD and ATU Lead to Critical Bus Operator Safety Legislation - Aug 13

Building Union Power: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Aug 12

A Win Worth Protecting: In the States Roundup - Aug 12

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IBB Sponsors 5K Charity Run - Aug 12

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NYC Ferry Workers Unanimously Vote to Join Transport Workers Union - Aug 11

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Allied Groups: Union Lawyers Alliance - Aug 10

Workers Deserve More Power: The Working People Weekly List - Aug 10

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Back to School: Texas AFL-CIO Announces $37.5K Awarded for College & Career-Building Scholarships in 2026

Union Leader Montserrat Garibay Advances to General Election for Texas House District 49

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Texas Union Membership Reaches 25-Year High

Austin Central Labor Council 2026 Primary Election Endorsements

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

Texas AFL-CIO COPE 2026 Primary Election Pro-Worker Endorsements

How to Watch the Texas AFL-CIO's US Senate Debate Between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico

AFL-CIO News Feed

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AGMA and Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announce First Collective Bargaining Agreement - Aug 14

12 Things You Need To Know from AFL-CIO's 2026 Executive Paywatch Report - Aug 13

Worker Wins: Needing a Stronger Voice - Aug 13

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Years of Advocacy from SMART-TD and ATU Lead to Critical Bus Operator Safety Legislation - Aug 13

Building Union Power: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Aug 12

A Win Worth Protecting: In the States Roundup - Aug 12

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IBB Sponsors 5K Charity Run - Aug 12

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: NYC Ferry Workers Unanimously Vote to Join Transport Workers Union - Aug 11

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Allied Groups: Union Lawyers Alliance - Aug 10

Workers Deserve More Power: The Working People Weekly List - Aug 10