We are TSEU members who work in the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of Aging and Disability Services CCAD program. We are building a strong union in our workplaces to fight for better pay and benefits to attract and retain quality staff; increased staffing levels; stopping privatization.
TSEU Organizer Contact:
Myko Gedutis
713-661-9030
mgedutis@cwa-tseu.org
Human Services Caucus Legislative Goals 2025-2026
- Oppose and roll back privatization and all other low-quality replacements of public works, such as low-quality AI technologies. Technological advancements should always improve the quality of services and never replace employees with cheap low-quality alternatives. HHSC contracts should increased oversight and accountability which will not be serviced by privatization of public services.
- Maintain and increase staffing to deal with ongoing case load growth, enact an across-the-board career ladder to reduce staff turnover, and transparency in availability and criteria for merit raises and bonuses.
- Safe and sanitary work environments including:
- Independent monitoring and stronger regulations defining workplace environments.
- Increase funding for training for all staff levels with a particular focus on support staff, and increased funding for adequate staffing levels.
- Increased funding for sufficient and functional equipment, including software and consumable supplies.
CAUCUS NEWS:
TSEU, alongside Every Texan and Texans Together for Our Common Good, Calls on Governor Abbott to
Address SNAP and Medicaid Backlogs
The Texas State Employees Union CWA Local 6186, in coalition with Every Texan and Texans Together for Our Common Good, are calling on Governor Abbott to address the pressing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid crisis affecting hundreds of thousands of Texans in need.
We have written a collective appeal to urge Governor Abbott to take immediate action in resolving the extensive delays in accessing essential food and healthcare assistance caused by renewal and eligibility backlogs. Our letter demands immediate policy changes to streamline eligibility processes, alleviate backlogs, and ensure that Texas families facing hardships receive the crucial support they need, especially during the holiday season.
Read the full letter here:
Letter to Governor Abbott about SNAP and Medicaid Crisis in HHSC