Texas AFL-CIO

05/20/2026

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re honoring labor leaders who embody union solidarity.

From his start as a Transport Workers Union rank-and-file member to his current role as North Texas Area Labor Federation Interim President, Tevita ‘Uhatafe has dedicated years to building worker power in North Texas and beyond.

He travels around the U.S. to stand on picket lines with workers from all industries, and is the only Tongan president of any CLC or ALF in the U.S.

This month and every month, we honor Tevita ‘Uhatafe for his commitment to workers everywhere.

05/20/2026

Early voting runs 'til Friday! VOTE Marcos Velez for Lt. Governor! ✊🏽

We’re in Houston this week to support longtime USW activist Marcos Velez, who is running for Lt. Gov. in Texas. We need leaders like him who keep the needs of working people at the forefront. If you're in Texas, remember to vote on May 26.

Pol. Adv. paid for by United Steelworkers Political Action Fund

05/19/2026

Texas union teachers are fighting for fully-funded public schools, because every kid deserves a quality education!

05/19/2026

75% of Austin transit workers can’t afford to live in the city where they work.

Amalgamated Transit Union LOCAL 1091 members keep Austin moving. It’s time for Keolis, MTM, and CapMetro to make sure workers have adequate training, fair paid time off, and a reasonable pay increase schedule!

05/18/2026

📢 TEXAS WORKER WIN: Workers at Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center just ratified a new contract with a life-changing $20 per hour minimum wage, guaranteed raises, and additional paid time off!

When we come together to fight for fair wages, we win! (via Houston Chronicle)

Union leaders are now campaigning to raise wages to $25 by 2030.

05/18/2026

📢 Early voting begins TODAY across the state! Do you have a plan to vote?

Here are our pro-worker, pro-union picks for statewide and local candidates.

⏰ Vote Early: May 18-22
🗳️ Election Day: May 26
See all our endorsements: texasaflcio.org/endorsements

05/16/2026

Union members across the state are getting out the vote for pro-worker candidates! Have you made your plan to vote?

⏰ Vote Early: May 18-22
🗳️ Election Day: May 26
See all our endorsements: texasaflcio.org/endorsements

05/15/2026

Congratulations to the 18 pre-apprentices who completed the Texas Construction Career Pathwways (TCCP) program!

These graduates have completed the nationally-recognized Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) and are ready to pursue union apprenticeships and careers in construction. They’ll build the future of Texas!

Learn more at texasccp.com

05/15/2026

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re honoring labor leaders who embody union solidarity.

Shwe Aung is a union leader with Seafarers International Union who has spent his career standing up for workers in the maritime industry.

Early in his career, he helped organize Burmese workers and assisted the International Transport Federation with recovering stolen wages. He was blacklisted and threatened with imprisonment for his labor activism. After being granted asylum in the U.S., Shwe trained to become an ITF inspector and now looks out for workers along the Texas Gulf Coast.

This month and every month, we honor Shwe Aung for his commitment to workers everywhere.

Watch the documentary Burmese Cowboy to learn more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4iRyuCzzI8

05/14/2026

Texas unions are by workers, for workers.

In 10+ years as governor, Greg Abbott has only stripped worker protections. Let’s vote him out in November!

05/13/2026

Nearly 20 union members representing EIGHT unions joined us in Amarillo for our Labor Town Hall!

Members are ready to organize, build power, and grow a stronger labor movement in the panhandle.

We’re heading across the state to talk to union members in every region — stay tuned for our next stop!