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

AUSTIN, Texas – Today, the Texas AFL-CIO released the following statement on union leader Montserrat Garibay advancing to the general election in the race for Texas House District 49.

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

REPORT: Texas Workers’ Safety & Health in Danger Under Trump, Abbott Attacks

TEXAS – Today, on Workers Memorial Day, Texas workers are dying and being injured on the job after Donald Trump and Greg Abbott cut essential funding and staffing, directed resources away from a

REPORT: Texas Workers’ Safety & Health in Danger Under Trump, Abbott Attacks

Austin Central Labor Council May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Endorsements

The Texas labor movement endorses the following pro-worker candidates for the 2026 Primary Runoff Election. 

Early voting for the primary runoff will be May 18-22, with Election Day on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Austin Central Labor Council May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Endorsements

Texas AFL-CIO COPE Announces Full May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Pro-Worker Endorsements

TEXAS – Today, the Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) announced their full slate of 2026 primary runoff election endorsements. 

Texas AFL-CIO COPE Announces Full May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Pro-Worker Endorsements

Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor

TEXAS – Today, the Texas AFL-CIO released the following statement on United Steelworkers (USW) member Marcos Vélez heading to the runoff for Texas Lieutenant Governor.

Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor