Texas AFL-CIO Salutes René Lara, Wishes Him Well in New Endeavor

The Texas AFL-CIO salutes René Lara, who is leaving the Texas AFL-CIO to lobby independently, for his work on the state federation’s legislative program over the last 13 years.

Texas AFL-CIO Salutes René Lara, Wishes Him Well in New Endeavor

Texas AFL-CIO Lauds Retiring Rep. Garnet Coleman

 Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Aguilar posted this statement on today’s retirement announcement by State Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston:

“The Texas AFL-CIO salutes Garnet Coleman on his retirement announcement after three decades in the Texas House.

Texas AFL-CIO Lauds Retiring Rep. Garnet Coleman

HD 118 Result Raises Stakes for Labor in 2022

A labor-to-labor, door-to-door campaign fell short on Election Day in Texas House District 118 but marked a return to full-scale, in-person union campaigning that sets the stage for a high-stakes 2022 election.

HD 118 Result Raises Stakes for Labor in 2022

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship Program Awards Grants To 25 Students, Navigating Around Pandemic Again

The 2022 Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship Program is under way after another pandemic year that saw 25 students from affiliated union families receive grants to help pay for their college educations.

Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship Program Awards Grants To 25 Students, Navigating Around Pandemic Again

Emily Amps Joins Texas AFL-CIO As Director of Politics and Policy

The Texas AFL-CIO is excited to announce that Emily Amps will be joining the organization as Director of Politics and Policy.

Emily Amps Joins Texas AFL-CIO As Director of Politics and Policy

Legislature Leaves Working People Behind

  Texas AFL-CIO President Rick Levy issued this statement on completion of the third, and we hope final, special session of the Texas Legislature:

Legislature Leaves Working People Behind