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29 Jul, 2022

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Beto O'Rourke's campaign team ratifies historic union contract, the first statewide union campaign in Texas

28 Jun, 2022

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Texas AFL-CIO COPE Finalizes Nov. 8 Endorsements

30 Jan, 2021

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Austin Central Labor Council Slams APR “Entrenched Interests” Statesman Comment

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21 Jul, 2021

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21 Jul, 2021

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To Build Back Better, Give Workers a Voice and a Stake

This week, former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos realized his dream of flying to space, after spending a reported $5 billion on his rocket company.

To Build Back Better, Give Workers a Voice and a Stake

19 Jul, 2021

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19 Jul, 2021

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Black Unemployment Matters Just as Much as White Unemployment

In April 2020, after the labor market took its largest one-month hit in modern history, Black men and women suffered job losses proportionate to those of white women. Still, their losses were far less severe than those of Hispanic men and women.

Black Unemployment Matters Just as Much as White Unemployment

15 Jul, 2021

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15 Jul, 2021

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Union Plus Launches New Retiree Healthcare Program

This month, Union Plus launched a new Retiree Healthcare Program in partnership with Anthem and the AFL-CIO Mutual Benefit Trust.

Union Plus Launches New Retiree Healthcare Program

14 Jul, 2021

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AFL-CIO Unveils Executive Paywatch Report

2020’s growth in pay inequity between workers and CEOs confirms the “executive base salary reductions” touted during the COVID-19 crisis were just lip service, per this year’s AFL-CIO Executive Paywatch report, which was unveiled this morning by AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler (IBEW).

AFL-CIO Unveils Executive Paywatch Report

09 Jul, 2021

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09 Jul, 2021

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Union Plus Expands Hardship Benefits for Union Members

Union Plus offers a variety of hardship benefits to union members and our families, including grants for eligible union members who participate in certain Union Plus programs. An expansion of hardship benefits took effect on July 1, 2021.

Union Plus Expands Hardship Benefits for Union Members