Ed Sills

Retired communications director at the Texas AFL-CIO, a state labor federation.

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

All it takes for evil to triumph — is for good people to do nothing.

To those who resisted this redistricting scheme: we are with you, you inspired us, and we will continue this fight until we win. #txlege

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

Solidarity with pro-worker champion Rep. @NicoleCollier95 – we've got your back! 🔥 #txlege
https://t.co/51NxKUSrHW

[Texas Observer @TexasObserver]

This was never about “protecting” college seats for US citizens. It has always been about fear—about sending a chilling message to undocumented youth that they are not welcome, no matter how long they’ve lived here, or how much they’ve already given back. https://t.co/ftWOJuNgPH

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

📢 New data shows Americans support labor unions over big business by the biggest margin in 60 years!

Folks know that when we fight for fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity on the job, every worker wins. 🤝

— via Aaron Sojourner & Adam Reich https://t.co/ik227shj62

[Vatican News @VaticanNews]

Pope Leo XIV explains his choice of name:

"... I chose to take the name Leo XIV. There are different reasons for this, but mainly because Pope Leo XIII in his historic Encyclical Rerum Novarum addressed the social question in the context of the first great industrial revolution. In our own day, the Church offers to everyone the treasury of her social teaching in response to another industrial revolution and to developments in the field of artificial intelligence that pose new challenges for the defence of human dignity, justice and labour."

[Liz Shuler @LizShuler]

The name Leo carries a proud legacy of standing with workers. Pope Leo XIII, known as the “Pope of the Workers,” defended the right to organize, fair wages, and safe conditions. I am heartened to see Pope Leo XIV choose this name and am hopeful he carries that mantle forward.

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

We just unveiled this giant banner directly across from the Governor’s Mansion.

We choose kids and teachers over billionaires! ✊ #txlege #NoVouchers

[Ed Sills @edwardmsills]

#BreakMyStreak #SolidarityForever

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

NO CONTRACT, NO CODE!

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

Wrongly fired Dallas Black Dance Theatre performers scored a giant win today when Dallas City Council voted unanimously to pause a planned $250,000 grant to the non-profit. The troupe’s pursuit of justice & DFW union solidarity have been magnificent. #AGMusicalArtist #1u 1/3

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

LET'S GO Y'ALL!

Texas Labor is pulling out all the stops to elect pro-worker candidates up and down the ballot. Across the state, our local labor bodies & affiliates are getting out the union vote - and they need our help!

Sign up for an event here: https://t.co/TL24ySRVz7

[Ed Sills @edwardmsills]

Yes, she did.

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

She whupped him. #1u

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

At the request of some affiliates, deadline for applying to next @TexasAFLCIO Ruth Ellinger Leadership Academy is EXTENDED to Friday, Sept. 20th. Participants get hands-on experience, added benefit of unbreakable bonds with classmates. More info here: https://t.co/LQZQ9VCzJA #1u

[Ed Sills @edwardmsills]

Great work, Sisters & Brothers!

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

See how we rep Texas workers at the DNC?

Very demure. Very mindful.

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

On Graduation Day at the @TexasAFLCIO Ruth Ellinger Labor Leaders School, past performance DOES indicate future results: The four hands-on weekends over the last year refined skills that will elevate these faces in our movement & build solidarity. Congrats to all!! #1u

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

“Firing dancers? Not the answer!” Unions, officials & communities rallied on a scorching day to put heat on Dallas Black Dance Theatre for firing dancers after they joined @AGMusicalArtist We join demand for rehiring, fair contract. Solidarity! #1u https://t.co/SCmbwJ3jAn

[Ed Sills @edwardmsills]

Really enjoyed this one.

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

The 80th birthday of organized labor pioneer & icon Linda Chavez-Thompson was occasion for a gala celebration led by the San Antonio Central Labor Council. Labor’s self-styled “mouth of the South” is still at the vital heart of our movement. #1u

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

We stand in complete solidarity with these incredibly talented performers who spoke up together through @AGMusicalArtist for better livelihoods. Nothing short of reinstatement and a fair contract is acceptable.

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

During the classroom portion of a weekend in Houston also devoted to hands-on public service work, fellows in the @TexasAFLCIO Ruth Ellinger Labor Leaders School played a “game of life” and employed a long timeline to delve into how race & racism affect livelihoods. #1u (1 of 4)

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

Welcome to Texas labor, y’all 🤠

We congratulate you on your hard fought victory and stand at the ready to support you through contract negotiations! #1u

[Ed Sills @edwardmsills]

Great news!

[UNITE HERE Local 23 @unitehere23]

“Congratulations to the Hyatt Place workers on winning your union!! Welcome to the Texas Union Family. The 240,000 members of the Texas AFL-CIO will always have your back!”
-Rick Levy, President, @TexasAFLCIO