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…

🗓️Join Progress Texas and friends on May 9 for an environmental justice town hall! Virtually attend to learn from experts on LNG across the Gulf Coast! 🔥🛢️RSVP: act.progresstexas.org/a/townhall_24

#LNG #BurningIssues #Progress #Texas

There is more that unites us than divides us, but powerful interests in the South have used racism to divide people and distract them. “They are all being exploited by those at the top,” says Economic Policy Institute. Read the #RootedinRacism report: go.epi.org/rooted1

Texas families deserve fully funded schools. Yet, #txlege hasn't increased per student funding since 2019.

There are many steps we need to take, one of which is using enrollment-based instead of attendance-based funding. Read more from Axios: axios.com/local/austin/2…

Diversity and identity-specific initiatives are critical in developing students' sense of belonging in spaces where marginalized groups were denied entrance.

We urge the #TXLege to reinstate DEI initiatives: act.tfn.org/a/support-dei-…

TEXAS STUDENTS: Join us May 3 at 3 p.m. CT for a virtual training on your rights as a public college or university student.

You'll learn about:
📢 Protections under the First Amendment.
📢 What to do if approached by law enforcement.
📢 & More.

Sign up: aclutx.org/en/events/know…

Health care during early childhood is so important if you want kids to start school ready to succeed!

The updated Texas School Readiness Dashboard shows the Legislature needs to work on access to health coverage for kids and moms. #txlege

txreadykids.org

It's #MayDay2024 and working Texans want unions!

Texas' union membership share goes down, income inequality goes up. 📈

Want to share in the prosperity your labor creates? Join a union. Together we can beat the elite, greedy few who undermine our prosperity. #TxUnionStrong 👇

Today, on International Workers' Day, Workers Defense is taking the fight for the rights and dignity of migrant workers in Dallas directly to City Hall. #MayDay

Yes, Texas has unions! We are proud to be affiliated with Texas AFT and AFT Higher Ed!

New Federal Policies Help Eliminate Barriers to Medicaid and CHIP Access for Texans

Via Every Texan
everytexan.org/2024/04/24/new…

The state's clunky, outdated Medicaid enrollment system still relies on staff manually processing paperwork — creating big delays for families.

The Legislature should invest in technology and data-driven approaches to create a more efficient enrollment system. #TXlege

Read Every Texan’s full spotlight: bit.ly/3TV8Pw0

'Many of us have very simple tax situations — no investment properties, no backdoor Roth IRAs, [etc.] We have a W-2, perhaps a savings account, & we take the standard deduction. That ought to be easy, right? But it’s not.' - Shannon H. (Every Texan) houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outloo…

As Mississippi Nears Medicaid Expansion, Could Texas Be Next?

#txlege #medex4tx #south4medex
D Magazine Episcopal Health Fdn Every Texan
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Our Health & Food Justice Team is hiring a Programs Manager! The goal of this position is to increase enrollment and retention in health coverage and food assistance programs for Texans facing systemic barriers. #txlege

Learn more and apply by 4/21: bit.ly/3JfHuzJ

Ya'll stop what you're doing right now and listen in: youtube.com/watch?v=7BLBuh…