Upcoming Events

Union Block Walk with Steve Sanders for Brazoria County Treasurer
Sep
19

Union Block Walk with Steve Sanders for Brazoria County Treasurer

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Harris County Phonebank
Sep
16

Harris County Phonebank

  • 2506 Sutherland Street Houston, Texas, 77023 United States (map)
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Sign up at; https://mobilize.us/s/sNDL8H

Join the Gulf Coast AFL-CIO for a phone bank for our labor-endorsed candidates!

We need leaders who stand up to the billionaires and fight for us!

Sign up now to help turn out union members in Harris County for our labor-endorsed candidates!

Please bring a phone or computer with headphones but chromebooks and a small number of headphones will be available.

This will be a hybrid phonebank, both in person and virtual participation will be encouraged.

Early Voting: Oct. 19-30 | Election Day: Nov. 3, 2026

If you need information or have problems voting, call: Election Protection Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE

View the Gulf Coast AFL-CIO's full list of endorsements here. https://www.gcaflcio.org/endorsements

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Harris County Union Block Walk
Sep
12

Harris County Union Block Walk

Sign Up here: https://www.mobilize.us/tgcalf/event/1018505/
Join the Gulf Coast AFL-CIO for a block walk for our labor-endorsed candidates!

We need leaders who stand up to the billionaires and fight for us!

Sign up now to help turn out union members in Harris County for our labor-endorsed candidates!

Please bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and a cell phone.

Early Voting: Oct. 19-30 | Election Day: Nov. 3, 2026

If you need information or have problems voting, call: Election Protection Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE

View the Gulf Coast AFL-CIO's full list of endorsements here. https://www.gcaflcio.org/endorsements

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Labor Day BBQ
Sep
5

Labor Day BBQ

 Join us for our annual Labor Day BBQ Cookoff & Rally on Saturday, September 5, at the Crosby Rodeo & Fairgrounds.

2026 Labor Day BBQ Cookoff & Rally
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Crosby Rodeo & Fairgrounds
790 Church St.
Crosby, TX 77532

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Deputy Voter Registrar Training with Harris County
Sep
2

Deputy Voter Registrar Training with Harris County

Participants MUST register at https://www.mobilize.us/tgcalf/event/1015408/
In-Person Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar Training

Join us on Wednesday, September 2, at 6:00 p.m. at the union hall for an in-person Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar (VDVR) training.

This training will prepare union members and community volunteers to help eligible Texans register to vote. Participants will learn the voter registration process, key responsibilities of a VDVR, and how to support voter registration efforts in our communities.

Whether you are new to voter registration or need to renew your certification, we encourage you to attend. Together, we can make sure working people are registered, informed, and ready to vote.

Space may be limited—register today!

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Texas Labor Votes 2026 Virtual Kick Off:
Sep
1

Texas Labor Votes 2026 Virtual Kick Off:

Join us for Texas Labor Votes 2026 statewide kickoff meeting. https://www.mobilize.us/txaflcio/event/1009185/

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Labor Day Voter Registration Volunteer Training
Aug
27

Labor Day Voter Registration Volunteer Training

Training for union members/vols who want to register people to vote at the 2026 Labor Day BBQ on 9/5. THIS IS NOT A VDVR TRAINING
Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/tgcalf/event/1014907/

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Spring Glass Strike: Spring Glass Shop Location
May
27

Spring Glass Strike: Spring Glass Shop Location

Members of Glaziers Local 1778 are on strike over Unfair Labor Practices as they continue fighting for a fair contract after nearly two years of negotiations. Workers say they have seen proposals that roll back long-standing working conditions and work historically performed by highly trained glaziers being outsourced.

Sign up to join them on the picket line at: https://mobilize.us/s/X5xxCJ

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Virtual Union Phone Bank for Pro-Worker Primary Runoff Candidates
May
19

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

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Virtual Union Text Bank for Pro-Worker Primary Runoff Candidates
May
18

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

View the Texas AFL-CIO's full list of endorsements here

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Harris County HD 149 Union Block Walk for Pro-Worker Primary Runoff Candidates
May
16

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.

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Harris County/Fort Bend Union Block Walk for Pro-Worker Primary Runoff Candidates
May
16

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.

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Pasadena Union Block Walk for Marcos Vélez for Lt. Governor
May
9

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

View the Texas AFL-CIO's full list of endorsements here.

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Vote with Labor: Day of Action in Aldine
Feb
28

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

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Vote with Labor: Day of Action in Pasadena
Feb
28

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

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Vote with Labor: Day of Action in Aldine
Feb
21

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

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Vote with Labor: Day of Action in Harris County and Fort Bend
Feb
21

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

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Marcos Vèlez Fundraiser
Feb
18

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

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Labor of Love Text and Phone Bank for Abbie Kamin
Feb
14

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

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Workshop on City of Houston Budget
May
26

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

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Joint ALF/HCLA Delegates Meeting
May
25

Joint ALF/HCLA Delegates Meeting

Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, 2506 Sutherland St. Houston 77023

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Celebrating Sen. John Whitmire’s “50 Years of Service”
May
25

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

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Texas Primary Runoff – ELECTION DAY
May
24

Texas Primary Runoff – ELECTION DAY

Vote for candidates who will fight for working people.
Download the “labor slate” of union screened and endorsed candidates.

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Harvey Multi-Family Housing Construction Meet and Greet
May
20

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.

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Public Health & Disaster Preparedness Committee Meeting
May
18

Public Health & Disaster Preparedness Committee Meeting

To inquire about these meetings, send an email to Linda Morales at linda@gcaflcio.org

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