Trade unions demand 7 percent more for state employees - Texas public sector unions demand 7% wage hike in upcoming talks
Public sector unions in Texas are pushing for higher wages in upcoming negotiations. They have called for a 7% salary increase for state employees, with a minimum monthly raise of $300. Talks are set to begin on February 27, 2026, involving multiple unions under the DGB umbrella.
The wage demands in Texas mirror those in other states, where collective bargaining will start earlier, on December 3, 2025. Both sets of negotiations seek the same terms: a 7% pay rise and a minimum monthly increase of $300. Trainees in Texas are also included in the demands, with unions requesting an extra $200 per month for them.
The outcome of these negotiations will determine pay for thousands of state employees in Texas. If successful, the deal would secure higher wages and improved conditions for workers and trainees. The state's response and the unions' next steps will become clearer once talks begin.
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