Two days ago, 37 State Reps & I urgently appealed to Gov. Abbott for 122,700 ERS retirees who've waited 20+ years for a pension raise. Yet, they were ignored in the special session call. We must do better—pay our teachers, fund our schools, & support our retirees. #txlege

Our fight for a fair future starts with our state workforce. Without strong, competitive wages for our state workers, it is impossible for Texans to receive the high-quality services they deserve #ourcommongood #txlege

Texas may be risking the futures of our public sector workers. #TxLege has tried to limit public pension funds from investing in clean energy projects — even when it's in their best interests.  📌 Learn more @txclimatejobs webinar on March 26: txclimatejobs.org/pensionwebinar

From last month's mailing party in Dallas! These regional mailing parties are a great way of getting to know your fellow union members. Come to the next one in your area! You should get an email with the details each month. Reach out if you have questions.

Faculty, staff, and student workers at University of North Texas sign petitions demanding a pay raise. Sign the petition for your university on our website and join your union today!

Guess how many workers became union members at Abilene State Supported Living Center yesterday? Really, take a guess! 2? 5? 10? ...17? That's right, 17 more workers at Abilene SSLC have decided to join the fight for better pay & quality state services. #UnionStrong ✊

Latest DFPS trial update: "Federal judge fines Texas child welfare agency $100K per day for foster care failures" texastribune.org/2024/04/15/tex…

RALLY April 25th at 12:15pm / UT Austin in front of the tower --- Rally in solidarity with those who were abruptly fired from positions formerly associated with DEI. More than 60 workers lost their jobs. DM if your group or org would like to participate. See you there!

Public sector worker in Texas? Join the Texas State Employees Union today and have a voice on the job! TSEU cwa-tseu.org/jointseu/?fbcl…

RALLY POSTPONED until Mon 4/29, 12:15pm. TSEU cedes the space & time today at 12:15 on the West Mall to Faculty & Staff for Justice in Palestine to discuss the events yesterday. We do not condone the arrests & actions of State Troopers on our campus during a peaceful protest.

TSEU's Emergency Resolution Condemning Attacks on Free Speech on College Campuses

It wouldn’t be a union rally without a rendition of Solidarity Forever ✊🏼 Thank you to everyone who braved the heat to support TSEU and AAUP-AFT at UT Austin today. We will continue to stand together and fight these unjust attacks. #NotOurTexas

On this May Day, TSEU stands in solidarity with our members – whether they are faculty, staff, students, or members of the broader community – who were arrested, brutalized, or harassed by police at UT Austin’s campus on Monday, April 29.

Texas has unions! They're organized by working people like you and me. #TxUnionStrong 64% of Texans recognize #unions are good for workers. BUT, the powerful few undermine workers and our unions to keep the prosperity that we create in their hands.👇 everytexan.org/2024/05/01/tex…

An important statement from the Chair of the Board of Regents, claiming responsibility for decisions made to deploy force UT Austin & other The University of Texas System institutions of higher education, & doubling down on this approach to student protests. We respectfully disagree, as is our right.

✴️We call on Jay Hartzell to respond to the Faculty Council UT Austin Council resolution for more transparency, better communication & amnesty for protestors @utaustin. We call on the Faculty Council to ask Hartzell to respond in an OPEN meeting in the very near future. #SharedGovernance

UT Austin administration terminated a lecturer who has taught at the university for 18 years for his involvement with last week’s protest on campus. This is unacceptable. kut.org/crime-justice/…

TWC is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in 15 counties as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl: pulse.ly/isurfdx1uj Individuals in these counties may call TWC at (800) 939-6631 or apply online: pulse.ly/eohnxdhijw

State workers - it's time to get your vote in for Diane Ruiz for ERS Board of Trustees! Voting lasts until June 20th. Visit DianeForERS.com to vote online or learn more. Don't forget to ask your coworkers to vote for Diane too!

As CWA reaffirms the fight for strong, well-funded public media nationwide, workers here in Austin are gearing up for contract negotiations this week. Public media matters, nationally and locally. Let’s make sure Austin PBS & Austin City Limits are places where workers can thrive.