Bringing together local unions and contractors across Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma to drive meaningful change and support working families.
By David A. Frye, Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Vice President and Midwest Regional Manager
“It’s time to be honest with you.
You’re the problem.
Every year about this time we warn you, the motoring public, that highway work is beginning across the country. State Police, State Departments of Transportation, workers, Unions, OSHA, and more; we produce public service announcements and billboards and newspaper ads begging you to be alert, slow down, and drop the phone in work zones.”
On Friday the govt shut down #RevolutionWind. LIUNA members who had good jobs Friday don’t have a job to go to Monday.
— @GPBrentBooker (@GPBrentBooker) August 24, 2025
This project is 80% done with 2M+ #union hours already worked.
They promised cheaper #energy and jobs. Instead they killed union work, raised bills, and… pic.twitter.com/WKD72icmrP
Passed @TVAnews HQ while taking my daughter to school this weekend. For nearly 100 years TVA has delivered low-cost power and thousands of good #union jobs to the region. Privatization means higher bills and lower wages. It ain’t broke, so keep your hands off TVA. #TVA pic.twitter.com/bU0CEWVrnG
— @GPBrentBooker (@GPBrentBooker) August 12, 2025
The Trump Administration may is trying to look tough by assaulting a US Senator, but their weakness is on full display now that Israel has defied the regime by attacking Iran and killing any chance of a nuclear deal that Trump thought would bring him a Nobel Prize. This clown car of an administration just can’t seem to do anything right … and working families are the ones paying the price. Our guests are Brent Booker of LiUNA and Phil Glover of AFGE.
The latest administration actions are shaping the future of labor—and I’m here to break down exactly what that means for YOU!
— @GPBrentBooker (@GPBrentBooker) March 10, 2025
Stay informed. Stay emPOWERed.
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ICYMI… Catch up on #LIUNA General President Booker’s testimony before the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee. He called out how frivolous litigation & regulatory “red tape” delays are destroying GOOD #BlueCollar American jobs and jeopardizing our path to #energy… pic.twitter.com/K385YgEfEj
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) February 21, 2025
The U.S. Postal Service is not for sale! #LIUNA & NPMHU won’t back down. The #USPS belongs to the people, NOT corporations!
— @GPBrentBooker (@GPBrentBooker) February 21, 2025
Mail handlers keep America running—we won’t back down. #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/MHfgzffv2g
Our General President, @GPBrentBooker, delivered powerful oral testimony today before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, pushing for real permitting reform that puts workers first.
— LIUNA (@LIUNA) February 19, 2025
He also gives an important update on what’s happening at the #NLRB—because the… pic.twitter.com/KzE3L7vg8G
Our General President, @GPBrentBooker, delivered powerful oral testimony today before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, pushing for real permitting reform that puts workers first.
He also gives an important update on what’s happening at the #NLRB—because the fight for fair labor standards never stops.
Stay informed. Stay engaged. #FeelThePower
🚨 BREAKING: @POTUS terminates key @NLRB leaders, leaving workers without a voice!
— @GPBrentBooker (@GPBrentBooker) January 28, 2025
The NLRB is vital for protecting #workersrights. These firings halt critical cases and silence workers. We call on the Administration to appoint leaders who prioritize a Workers First Agenda over… pic.twitter.com/BEzaCmUSzk
In the days, weeks, and months ahead, news will come at us fast and furious. As your union, we remain laser-focused on what matters most: the issues that directly impact your day-to-day lives—your paycheck, your health, and your safety at work.
To cut through the noise, I will be addressing you directly in plain language on the topics that genuinely affect our bottom line. Yesterday, I released the first of these statements regarding President Trump’s decision to terminate Jennifer Abruzzo, General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and Board Member Gwynne Wilcox.
United we stand, union strong!
Representing hardworking members across our Local Unions. Together, we’re building stronger communities, supporting fair wages, and ensuring safe working conditions for all.
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The LIUNA Training and Education Fund is an integral part of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), one of the oldest and most respected labor unions in the world.
LIUNA Training develops the curriculum, certifies the instructors, and supports a network of over 70 affiliated training centers throughout the United States and Canada. Our programs are used to train Construction Craft Laborers in the many different career opportunities available to them as a member of LIUNA.
The Southwest Laborers District Council (SWLDC) is the cornerstone of labor representation for Construction, Industrial and Public Sector workers across the Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas region. Our district council is a subsidiary of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA!), representing a proud brotherhood and sisterhood of skilled laborers who contribute tirelessly to serve our communities and build our nations infrastructures.
This episode breaks down why TVA matters to Laborers, our communities, and our union power. The Tennessee Valley Authority isn’t just a utility, it is one of the most successful federal enterprises in American history, fueling jobs, economic growth, and union strength in the South. Understanding TVA is key as we fight back against threats of privatization and continue our March to One Million.
