Texas AFL-CIO

11/23/2025

MC3 pre-apprenticeship programs provide hands-on training and a path to life-changing union apprenticeships.

Antonio is one of 100 graduates who completed the Texas Construction Career Pathways program!

Know someone ready to step into a rewarding career that builds the future of our state? Learn more and apply at texasccp.com

11/21/2025

“We are not backing down," said Texas State Employees Union (CWA Local 6186) President Ilesa Daniels Ross. “The people who make our universities run - faculty, staff, and students workers - deserve institutions led by people with integrity, not partisan gatekeepers performing loyalty tests. TSEU will continue to defend public workers and the mission of public education in Texas.”

At its Nov. 20 quarterly meeting, the Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents unanimously upheld the termination of former associate history professor Thomas Alter. Alter was terminated on Sept. 10, but was reinstated after a court ruled that his initial firing violated his due process...

11/20/2025

🦃 Don’t just give thanks, buy union-made this Thanksgiving!

11/20/2025

📍 WACO: More than 30 union members representing eight unions joined us last night for our Waco Labor Town Hall! Folks are ready to get engaged, refine our messaging, and organize to win.

We’re heading across the state to talk to union members in every region — stay tuned for more Town Halls in 2026!

11/19/2025

🚨 TAKE ACTION: We need every representative—Republican or Democrat—who says they support working people to vote for the Protect America’s Workforce Act.

This forced vote will happen in just a few days. Tell Congress: restore federal workers’ union rights NOW!

CALL: Pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act in the House of Representatives It's time to get this done for America's workers.

11/18/2025

This decision represents an important victory for Texas workers, for fair and representative maps, and for the strength of our democracy!

While Donald Trump sought to impose a corrupt, self-serving map on Texas, working people across the nation rejected that effort. This ruling affirms that the voices of workers – not the influence of billionaires – must guide our democracy.

The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through this unusual mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump.

11/18/2025

We need fighters in DC who will help us build a bigger, bolder, and broader labor movement for Texas workers, and Christian D. Menefee is that fighter!

His entire career has been spent fighting for Texas families — winning actual results. After nearly a year without representation in CD-18, working families deserve a champion who will fight for all of us, and Christian is that leader. We’re honored to support him in this special election. ✊

We need leaders who stand up to the billionaires and the bullies.

I’m running for Congress to fight for working families, and I’m honored to be endorsed by Texas AFL-CIO COPE and Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation!

Working together, we’ll put Texas .

11/17/2025

📢 Calling all Waco area union members!

We’re hosting our Waco Labor Town Hall THIS WEDNESDAY, and we want to hear from you! RSVP to join us: bit.ly/wacolabor

11/15/2025

📢 TEXAS WORKER WIN: Harris County commissioners approved a countywide worksite safety policy.

It will prevent injuries, enforce safety standards, and ensure workers can speak up without fear when calling out unsafe practices.

No worker should have to choose between their job and their life.

11/14/2025

“They are holding paychecks hostage and the ransom is state employees’ silence.”

Caleb Newton was fired from the Texas Comptroller’s office over a personal TikTok promoting the No Kings Rally.

But we will not roll over. This is about all state employees and their right to free speech!

11/14/2025

Never cross a picket line.

Just in time for the Starbucks strike! Donate just $6 to our Member Education Fund and get a vinyl sticker sent right to your mailbox.

If we stand together, nothing can stop us. Join the fight and order your stickers now 👇

https://store.texasaflcio.org/doesnt-cross-picket-lines-10-x-3-3-vinyl-sticker/

11/13/2025

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.