Every contact we make moves us closer to winning the November elections. Progressives are moving through neighborhoods, using the internet, and telephoning potential voters. It all counts. Even if all we learn is that a telephone number is no good, we have improved our information base and moved ahead!
The Dallas AFL-CIO held a special phone banking night on September 25 as part of the national voter registration day. While eating pizza and chocolate cake, we called hundreds of people to offer to help them get registered.
The deadline for registering is October 9. Most of the easy registration process can be done on-line. Check our web site for instructions.
The Dallas Chapter of Texas Alliance for Retired Americans is tapped into a data base of thousands of older voters. The older voters have a much higher participation rate than others. They are especially important in low-turnout elections – and Texas has the lowest rate in the nation! Contact Judy Bryant at judy4tara@aol.com or 214-729-0063 to schedule your participation.
The Communications Workers of America invite everyone to participate in their phone bank beginning at 5 PM on Octobert 2 at 1408 N Washington. Contact Herb Keener hwkjr54@sbcglobal.net 214-543-3078.
With personal outreach, working families will overcome the flood of corruption that the millionaires are bringing into our electoral system. Political Director Lorraine Montemayor can help you optimize your own outreach efforts. Contact her at lmontemayor.dallasaficio@gmail.com or 214-448-1557.
Stage Handlers Step Up
The majority of the activists working the phones at 1408 N Washington on September 25 were from the IATSE Local 127. One of their members, Rich Davenport, will appear on the “Workers Beat” radio program, 89.3FM, at 9 AM on Saturday, September 29. Listeners will have an opportunity to learn about one of the oldest unions in America, what they do and why these elections matter to them. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees was started in 1893.
More Actions Coming Up
Sep 28, 6p: Governor’s race debate party at 4209 Parry Ave, Dallas, Texas 75223. Another one in Oak Cliff at PhD - Pour House, 1300 W Davis
Sep 29, 10A: Register voters in Hamilton Park. Meet at Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church at 8350 Forest Ln, Dallas 75243. Contact Herb Keener at hwkjr54@sbcglobal.net or 214-543-3078
Sep 29, 1P: “The State of Public Education in Dallas ISD” at 1408 N Washington in Dallas. Info at 214-942-4663
Oct 1, 10A: Phone bank senior voters with Texas Alliance for Retired Americans. Contact Judy Bryant at 214-729-0063
Oct 2, 5-8PM: Phone banking with Communications Workers at 1408 N Washington. Contact Herb Keener at hwkjr54@sbcglobal.net or 214-543-3078
Oct 3, 12:30P: Dallas Chapter of Texas Alliance for Retired Americans invites everyone who supports the right to retire for 1st Wednesday planning session at 334 Centre in Oak Cliff. Call 214-729-0063
Oct 6, 10A: Canvas voters with AFL-CIO. Meet at 1408 N Washington. Contact Lorraine Montemayor at 214-448-1557
Oct 6, 10A-1P: “Community Appreciation Day” at Lancaster Recreation Center, 1700 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Lancaster 75134
Oct 7, 8A: Machinists Union sponsors golf tournament at Squaw Creek Golf Course, 1605 Ranch House Rd, Willow Park TX 76087
Oct 7, Noon-10P: Dallas labor participates in a political/music festival at Main Street Garden Park in downtown Dallas
Oct 8: Nationwide rallies against privatizing the postal service. http://apwu.org
Oct 9: Last day to register to vote in November
Oct 22, 10A: First day of early voting. Rally @ George Allen, Jr. Court House 600 Commerce Street Dallas 75202
Oct 26: Last day to request to vote by mail
