14+ hour, 51+ min ago  (348+ words) TEXAS " Today, on Workers Memorial Day, Texas workers are dying and being injured on the job after'Donald Trump and'Greg Abbott cut essential funding and staffing, directed resources away from agencies, and preempted policies that protect workers, according to a'new report…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (890+ words) Unions are organizing across the South, and especially in Texas! Even under "right-to-work" (for less) laws and anti-union officials, unions are more popular than ever. Workers want better pay, safer working conditions, and a voice in the workplace. Yes, organizing…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (129+ words) Join the Texas AFL-CIO for a virtual text bank for our labor-endorsed candidates in the May 26 Primary Runoff, including: Lieutenant Governor: Marcos V'lez (D), Assistant Director of United Steelworkers (USW) District 13 We need leaders who stand up to the billionaires and…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago  (460+ words) AUSTIN, TX " The voice of the Rio Grande Valley is part of a growing statewide call for change"and a renewed push to elect leaders who will stand with working people. During a recent weekend of the Ruth Ellinger Leadership…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (230+ words) The Texas AFL-CIO has officially endorsed State Rep. James Talarico for U. S. Senate, putting the strength of the labor movement behind a campaign focused on working people across Texas, including here in the Rio Grande Valley. "James understands that our fight…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (285+ words) The Rio Grande Valley is getting ready to show up. On May 2, 2026, workers, union members, and community allies from across the region will gather in Edinburg for the Marcha del Pueblo'a collective action rooted in solidarity, dignity, and the growing…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (207+ words) The Rio Grande Valley Central Labor Council has entered a new leadership term with a clear focus on raising expectations, strengthening internal standards, and building a labor movement as expansive and powerful as the Valley itself. These actions are not…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (328+ words) TEXAS " Today, the Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) announced their full slate of 2026 primary runoff election endorsements." "These pro-worker candidates are ready to fight for better wages, fully-funding our public schools, and lowering health care costs, said Texas…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (848+ words) Below are the Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) 2026 general election endorsements." Early voting for the general election will be Oct. 19-30, with Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. No action means that a vote was taken and the voting body…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (986+ words) Today, the Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) announced our 2026 primary runoff election endorsements. These candidates have shown they are ready to fight for better wages, fully funding public schools, and lower health care costs. They have the backs…...