“Our candidates are going to win,” announced principal officer Mark York at the August 16 Central Labor Council meeting. Labor has a proven track record, we have chosen candidates who are outstanding on working people’s issues, and evidence is pouring in about electoral successes in other states.
[caption caption="Candidate Brandy Chambers with Ray Edmondson and Mark York"]
Our success is never given to us, but comes from hard work and careful planning. Political Director Lorraine Montemayor has already laid out a blizzard of activities for the last months of this political season. More volunteers are always needed, so she asked that everyone contact her at lmontemayor.dallasaflcio@gmail.com.
Candidates know the importance of labor’s support and are evident whenever union people congregate. Among those drawn to the latest Council meeting were judge candidate Pamela Luther, Congressional candidate Dan Wood, and State Rep candidate Brandy Chambers. Gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez has moved her campaign headquarters into the building where the AFL-CIO meets.
Labor won a resounding victory against so-called “Right to Work” in Missouri. In Wisconsin, union member Randy Bryce won the Democratic Party nomination and received 6,000 more votes than the Republican hoping to replace Speaker of the House Paul Ryan.
[caption caption="Herb Keener and Congressional Candidate Dan Wood"]
Herb Keener, outstanding activist and political leader from CWA 6215, will explain some of labor’s plans and tactics on KNON’s “Workers Beat” program at 9 AM on Saturday, August 18. Tune in on 89.3 FM or listen to the podcast on Itunes.
Labor Day Luminaries Lining Up
Top labor and political stars will participate in the Dallas Labor Day breakfast at 8:30AM at Eddie Deen’s Restaurant, 944 S Lamar. Among them are the International President of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, the Secretary Treasurer of the Amalgamated Transit Union, the current and past Presidents of the Texas AFL-CIO, the leader of the Texas Democratic Party, Congressman Marc Veasey, and gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez.
Tables for ten are $350 and individual tickets are $35 from Cindy Crofford at the Dallas AFL-CIO office, 1408 N Washington#250. Call 214-826-4808.
AT&T Broken Promises Tour Came to Dallas
The CWA Broken Promises Tour came to Dallas on August 10 with a rally at AT&T offices on Bryan Street. CWA Local 6215 President Nancy Brown welcomed unionists from the Detroit-to-Dallas tour while supporters joined in.
A short video with tour highlights is on-line. Our own photos and a short video are on our Facebook Page.
Organize!
Efforts are underway to form an Organizing Committee at the Dallas AFL-CIO. Its purpose is to promote and facilitate union membership in our affiliates. Volunteers may contact Gene Lantz at 214-942-4236.
More Actions coming Up
Aug 18, 7P: Dallas Against White Supremacy rally at City Hall, 1500 Marilla, 75201
Aug 21, 7:30P: Tarrant County Central Labor Council monthly meeting for affiliated members at IUOE 178 Union Hall, 4025 Rufe Snow Dr., North Richland Hills. 817-284-1461
Aug 25, 11A-3P: Texas State Employees Union cookout at 737 S R.L. Thornton Fwy, 75203
Aug 26: Women’s Equality Day
Sep 3, 8:30A: Labor Day Breakfast at Eddie Deen Ranch, 944 S Lamar in Dallas. 214-354-9516
