Lorraine Montemayor, political director of the Dallas AFL-CIO encourages everyone to join labor's mighty effort to influence local elections in favor of working families. Phone banking Mondays begin at 5PM on April 1st. Reserve every Saturday morning for door-to-door canvassing. Whoever gets the turnout will win these elections! Contact Lorraine at lmontemayor.dallasaflcio@gmail.com or 214-448-1557.
Sheehan Takes Charge
Texas New Era/Jobs with Justice has a new leader. Kara Sheehan, longtime organizer for the Texas AFL-CIO, has come to Dallas. She can be heard on the "Workers Beat" radio program at 9 AM on Saturday, March 30. North Texans with questions or community organizing leads may contact Sheehan at kara@texasnewera.org or 314-750-4673
More Actions Coming Up
Mar 30, Noon: Solidarity walk for Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez celebration starts at General Worth Square, Main Street between 8th and 9th in Fort worth
Apr 1, 5-8P: Phone banking from 1408 N washington. Contact Lorraine at lmontemayor.dallasaflcio@gmail.com or 214-448-1557.
Apr 3, 12:30PM: Dallas Chapter of Texas Alliance for Retired Americans meets at 334 Centre in Dallas
Apr 5: Texas Labor Against Cancer “Shoot for a Cure” at Greystone Castle Sporting Club in Mingus, TX. Contact mark@shootforacure.us
Apr 6, 10A: Block walking from 1408 N Washington. Contact Lorraine at lmontemayor.dallasaflcio@gmail.com or 214-448-1557.
Apr 9, 6:30-8PM:Professional development on sharing union stories with video, social media, and earned media. Tentatively at UAW 848, 2218 E Main in Grand Prairie
Apr10: Texas State Employees Union lobby day in Austin. Send $20 for bus fare & lunch to TSEU, 1700 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78704. TSEU
Apr 12, 4:30P: Watch for the special showing of “Building the American Dream.” It is about the dangers of being a Texas construction worker. Landmark Magnolia Theatre TICKETS: They'll be available to the public on March 27 here. Another showing at 4:30 April 13th, at Studio Movie Grill RoyaL in Denton TICKETS are FREE, you can register and save their spot here.
Apr 14, 11A-5P: Oak Cliff Earth Day at Lake Cliff Park, Colorado & Zang
April 24, noon: (I think) the Tarrant Chapter of Texas Alliance for Retired Americans meets at the Golden Corral restaurant, 3517 Alta Mere Dr, Ft Worth
April 28, 3P: Workers Memorial Day to remember people injured or killed on the jobat UAW 848, 2218 E Main in Grand Prairie.
