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The Texas AFL-CIO is a state federation of labor unions representing 240,000 members in Texas. We advocate for working people in the political and legislative arenas.

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"Energy Earthshot"
‘Energy Earthshot’ Holds Potential to Create Climate Jobs That Sustain Families
09 Sep, 2022
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‘Energy Earthshot’ Holds Potential to Create Climate Jobs That Sustain Families

An “Energy Earthshot” goal to enhance clean geothermal energy systems announced by the federal government will open new vistas in Texas, both for the fight against climate change and for the livelihoods of working families.

‘Energy Earthshot’ Holds Potential to Create Climate Jobs That Sustain Families

Text on a navy background reads "Beto O'Rourke's campaign team ratifies a union contract!" An image with ripped edges of Beto O'Rourke speaking in front of a CWA banner with red star graphic elements on the edges of the photo. At the bottom, text reads "congrats to the first statewide campaign in texas with a union contract"
Beto O'Rourke's campaign team ratifies historic union contract, the first statewide union campaign in Texas
29 Jul, 2022
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Beto O'Rourke's campaign team ratifies historic union contract, the first statewide union campaign in Texas

COPE-endorsed candidate for governor Beto O’Rourke’s partnership with the labor movement in building a better Texas has added yet another dimension — ratification of a contract by his campaign staff, speaking up together through Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 277.

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

Photo of Ivan Ocon in front of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sign, standing next to man from Union Veterans Council
The Texas AFL-CIO celebrates the return and naturalization today of Ivan Ocon, a deported veteran
07 Jul, 2022
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The Texas AFL-CIO celebrates the return and naturalization today of Ivan Ocon, a deported veteran

The Texas AFL-CIO celebrates the return and naturalization today of Ivan Ocon, a deported veteran who served six years honorably in the Army, including a deployment to Jordan in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Texas AFL-CIO celebrates the return and naturalization today of Ivan Ocon, a deported veteran

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