Behind every worker's story is strength, solidarity, and resilience. Proud to share a glimpse of the labor movement in Texas and show some of our work last month. #TXUnionStrong

There's still time to support the vital and vibrant work of the ETX Outreach Team by donating on our #etgivingday page: bit.ly/3W9XQBC

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…

Inbox: NEA national survey estimates that the average teacher salary in Texas is $62,463, about $9K below the national average and down 6% from 2015 when accounting for inflation.

The $62K avg salary puts Texas 29th among all states + DC, per TSTA/NEA #txlege

A tale of two headlines:

Hours after Tesla stock sees a 15% stock surge after a “home run” deal, Tesla announced layoffs of hundreds of employees - many of them Austinites.

tremendously proud of my friend Ali S. Zaidi for writing this letter, and for state rep Gina Hinojosa being on the ground watching out for students and seeking answers.

the largest democratic body in the state just responded to the events on UT Austin campus, must read ⬇️

Texas House Democrats received this memo from caucus director Ali S. Zaidi describing UT’s police response as “unacceptable and reprehensible.”

“We fear that the rights as well as the safety of students will be further in jeopardy as protests continue.”

TMF

I studied architecture for a year at UT before switching to Government. That year, my architecture studio in Sutton Hall was my home — I spent more hours there than I spent in my dorm.

It’s heartening to see students, faculty, and staff defending that home.

INBOX: On May 20, the Texas Medical Board will hold a virtual meeting for Texans to share their opinions on the proposed exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban. #txlege
Meeting info: tmb.state.tx.us/page/proposed-…
Background on proposed guidance: communityimpact.com/austin/south-c…

TEXAS STUDENTS: You have a right to protest. 📢

Know your rights, including what to do:
➡️ If you are approached by law enforcement.
➡️ If your rights are violated.

Share this information widely!
aclutx.org/studentprotests

btw if you live here you have a state senator election happening right now

It’s day 2 of early voting! 🗳️ Not sure what to bring? Our Voting Rights Program Manager katya has you covered! 📢 here’s everything you need to know: texasstandard.org/stories/texas-…

You can vote early today until 7 p.m. at any of the 35 vote centers across the county!

You wouldn’t last an hour in the asylum where they raised me

This is a critical win for the public and for champions of transparency. So proud of our team at Common Cause for making this a reality. #TrumpTrial

Great presentation this AM by Eli Melendrez w Texas AFT on just how harmful Abbott’s voucher agenda is taking place this morning at the Student Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) at the Texas State Capitol. These young people are a force! #txed #txlege ⁦Pastors for Children⁩

Ready to make your voice heard? Early voting starts April 22nd-30th, Election Day is on May 4th. To see what's on your ballot, check out Vote411.org .𖥔 ݁ ˖
Let's come out and vote, because Texas are worth more! 𓆙𓃗♡

The increasing collaboration between police & Texas state leaders to overturn election results & enshrine their own impunity to act w/ violence & corruption makes their fascist aims clear.

Those that remain silent in the face of this will share the contempt of history.

This move should alarm anyone dedicated to upholding democratic integrity. Actions that undermine voter rights threaten the very foundation of our democratic system. #txlege