Dallas AFL-CIO Council

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Our History Exists -- But You Have to Look for It!

For really serious study, the labor history archives on the top floor of the librar

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Can We Be Divided?

Who benefits when we fight each other? Certain politicians. Certain politicians try to line up support for their own power grabs. To them, we are just cannon fodder.

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Rights and Protections for All Working Families

Two pieces of legislation will take an important step toward fixing our unjust immigration system by providing permanent protections to vital members of our communities and our unions. Call your senators and urge them to support the Dream Act (S. 264) and the SECURE Act (S. 306) today.

Recent News

Build Back Better on Labor Day

Gene Lantz, Digital Organizing Committee on Friday, September 3 - 1:41pm

Nationwide, this Labor Day will be about passing legislation for working families. The Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act is the most important bill in Congress. Organized workers can fight off all other attacks.

The Dallas Virtual Labor Day Breakfast will strengthen labor. Get involved by contacting Mariah at [email protected].

AFL-CIO President Shuler on Jobs and the Economy

C-SPAN on Tuesday, August 31 - 6:11pm

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler discussed the economy and jobs with the Christian Science Monitor. She also reflected on becoming the first woman to lead the union. The organization’s previous president, Richard Trumka, passed away in August 2021. Other topics discussed included workers' rights legislation and the upcoming midterm elections.

Watch the segment on C-SPAN.