Yes, Texas has unions. Ours represents K-12 & higher ed public school employees. Affiliated w/ @AFTUnion, @AFLCIO. Tweets by President Zeph Capo signed ZC. ✊A Union of Professionals

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: The Texas AFT focuses on improving public education, which is a critical societal need. Their initiatives include advocating for robust state funding, expanding early childhood education, improving literacy and libraries, addressing student mental health, enhancing school safety, and promoting career readiness and higher education[1][4][5].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By advocating for better funding and resources for public schools, the Texas AFT aims to improve the educational outcomes and overall well-being of students. This includes providing wraparound services such as mental health support, nutritional aid, and tutoring, which are essential for students' holistic development[1][4].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The organization actively works against policies like voucher schemes that drain resources from public schools and advocates for policies that support community schools, teacher recruitment and retention, and affordable healthcare and retirement for educators. These efforts promote positive change in the education system[1][3][5].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: Texas AFT's support for community schools, which serve as hubs for various community services, directly contributes to the well-being of the broader community. Their advocacy also extends to issues like school safety, environmental safety, and the overall health and well-being of students and educators[1][4].