Upcoming Events
Harris County/Fort Bend Union Block Walk for Pro-Worker Primary Runoff Candidates
Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/txaflcio/event/943441/
Join the Texas AFL-CIO, Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, and our allies to knock doors for our labor-endorsed candidates:
Lieutenant Governor: Marcos Vélez (D), Assistant Director of United Steelworkers (USW) District 13
Fort Bend County Judge: Dexter McCoy
State Representative 131: Lawrence Allen
Harris County District Clerk: Jose "Alex" Maldonado
We need leaders who stand up to the billionaires and the bullies. That’s why we need these candidates fighting for workers at the Texas Capitol.
Sign up now to knock doors and help turn out union members for our labor-endorsed candidates!
Please bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and a cell phone.
Early Voting: May. 18-22 | Election Day: May 26, 2026
View the Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation's full list of endorsements here.
Harris County HD 149 Union Block Walk for Pro-Worker Primary Runoff Candidates
Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/txaflcio/event/943444/
Join the Texas AFL-CIO, Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, and our allies to knock doors for our labor-endorsed candidates:
Alief-Amity Park 12509 Alief Clodine Rd, Houston, TX 77082
Lieutenant Governor: Marcos Vélez (D), Assistant Director of United Steelworkers (USW) District 13
State Representative 149: Darlene Breaux (D)
Harris County District Clerk: Jose "Alex" Maldonado (D)
We need leaders who stand up to the billionaires and the bullies. That’s why we need these candidates fighting for workers at the Texas Capitol.
Sign up now to knock doors and help turn out union members for our labor-endorsed candidates!
Please bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and a cell phone.
Early Voting: May. 18-22 | Election Day: May 26, 2026
View the Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation's full list of endorsements here.
Virtual Union Text Bank for Pro-Worker Primary Runoff Candidates
Sign up at: https://www.mobilize.us/txaflcio/event/944022/
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 Vélez (D), Assistant Director of United Steelworkers (USW) District 13
We need leaders who stand up to the billionaires and the bullies. That’s why we need these candidates fighting for workers at the Texas Capitol.
Text banking is a convenient way to make a difference from the comfort of your own home – and we need all hands on deck ahead of the May 26, 2026 primary runoff election.
Sign up now to help turn out union members for our labor-endorsed candidates!
For best results make sure you have a steady internet connection and a computer.
Early Voting: May. 18-22 | Election Day: May 26, 2026
Virtual Union Phone Bank for Pro-Worker Primary Runoff Candidates
Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/txaflcio/event/950374/
Join the Texas AFL-CIO, Texas AFT, and Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation for a virtual phone bank for our labor-endorsed candidates:
Lieutenant Governor: Marcos Vélez (D), Assistant Director of United Steelworkers (USW) District 13
Congressional District 18: Christian Menefee (D)
Texas House District 131: Lawrence Allen (D)
Texas House District 149: Darlene Breaux (D)
We need leaders who stand up to the billionaires and the bullies. That’s why we need labor's endorsed candidates fighting for Texas workers!
Phone banking is a convenient way to make a difference from the comfort of your own home – and we need all hands on deck ahead of the primary runoff election.
Sign up now to help turn out union members in Texas for our labor-endorsed candidates!
For best results make sure you have a steady internet connection, cell phone, and a computer.
Early Voting: May. 18-22 | Election Day: May 26, 2026
Pasadena Union Block Walk for Marcos Vélez for Lt. Governor
Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/txaflcio/event/948453/
Join the Texas AFL-CIO and United Steelworkers District 13 to knock doors for our labor-endorsed candidate:
Lieutenant Governor: Marcos Vélez (D), Assistant Director of United Steelworkers (USW) District 13
We need leaders who stand up to the billionaires and the bullies. That’s why we need Marcos fighting for workers at the Texas Capitol!
Sign up now to knock doors and help turn out union members for our labor-endorsed candidates!
Please bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and a cell phone.
Early Voting: May. 18-22 | Election Day: May 26, 2026
Vote with Labor: Day of Action in Aldine
Sign up at https://mobilize.us/s/kjNjj7
Join the Texas Gulf Coast AFL-CIO for a Day of Action to phone bank, and block walk for our labor-endorsed candidates:
Danny Norris for HD 142
Rep. Charlene Ward Johnson for HD 139
Vote with Labor: Day of Action in Pasadena
Sign up at https://mobilize.us/s/ee5slY
Join the Texas Gulf Coast AFL-CIO for a Day of Action to phone bank, and block walk for our labor-endorsed candidates:
Abbie Kamin for Harris County Attorney
Marcos Vèlez for Lt. Governor
Vote with Labor: Day of Action in Aldine
Sign up at https://bit.ly/4aCs4CT
Join the Texas Gulf Coast AFL-CIO for a Day of Action to phone bank, and block walk for our labor-endorsed candidates:
Danny Norris for HD 142
Rep. Charlene Ward Johnson for HD 139
Vote with Labor: Day of Action in Harris County and Fort Bend
Sign up here: https://mobilize.us/s/PmN9Q9
Join the Texas Gulf Coast AFL-CIO for a Day of Action to text bank , phone bank, and block walk for our labor-endorsed candidates:
Lieutenant Governor: Marcos Vélez
Commissioner of General Land Office: Jose Loya
Harris County Attorney: Abbie Kamin
Fort Bend County Judge: Dexter McCoy
Early Voting: Feb. 17-27 | Election Day: Mar. 3, 2026
View the Gulf Coast AFL-CIO's full list of endorsements: https://www.gcaflcio.org/endorsements
Marcos Vèlez Fundraiser
Join us for a fundraiser for Macros Vèlez for Lt. Governor. Marcos Vèlez is a member of United Steelworkers (USW) District 13 who is fighting to build a Texas for ALL working people. Attendees will be able to participate in making videos of support to share on social media and hear from local leaders on why they believe Marcos Vèlez is the leader we need to take on Dan Patrick. Donate at: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/velezfortexas?refcode=mobile-header
Labor of Love Text and Phone Bank for Abbie Kamin
Sign up at: https://mobilize.us/s/eGOJiZ
Join the Texas Gulf Coast AFL-CIO special Valentine's Day "Labor of Love" Primary Kick Off to text and phone bank for our labor-endorsed candidates: Harris County Attorney: Abbie Kamin
Early Voting: Feb. 17-27 | Election Day: Mar. 3, 2026
View the Gulf Coast AFL-CIO's full list of endorsements: https://www.gcaflcio.org/endorsements
Workshop on City of Houston Budget
All union members who are interested in learning more about the City of Houston budget should attend. RSVP to jay@gcaflcio.org
Joint ALF/HCLA Delegates Meeting
Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, 2506 Sutherland St. Houston 77023
Celebrating Sen. John Whitmire’s “50 Years of Service”
Hosted by the Seafarers International Union
SIU hall, 625 N. York St. Houston 77002
RSVP by Fri, 5/20 to erosales@seafarers.org
Texas Primary Runoff – ELECTION DAY
Vote for candidates who will fight for working people.
Download the “labor slate” of union screened and endorsed candidates.
Harvey Multi-Family Housing Construction Meet and Greet
Welcoming all Developers, General Contractors, Building Trades Locals, & JATCs.
Hosted by the City of Houston with Area Labor Federation, Building Trades Council, Workers Defense Project.
Public Health & Disaster Preparedness Committee Meeting
To inquire about these meetings, send an email to Linda Morales at linda@gcaflcio.org
“Build Back Better in Compliance" - Virtual Webinar on Construction Industry & Federal Contracting
Wage and Hour Division will collaborate with other federal government agencies to host a 2-day virtual construction DOL forum. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Laborworker and other federal government agencies.
Register here, for more information contact Ivan Pelaez at Pelaez.Ivan@dol.gov
Texas Primary Runoff – EARLY VOTING
Vote EARLY for candidates who will fight for working people.
Download the “labor slate” of union screened and endorsed candidates.