Please join the strategy discussion on paid sick time tomorrow, August 4, at 10AM at 1408 N Washington. All progressives should get on board with this broad coalition. Political leaders of the city are defying the popular movement on behalf of working Dallasites.
Advocates for working people held a news conference outside Dallas City Hall on August 1. Afterward, they descended on the Dallas City Council to demand action on paid sick time for all workers in the city.
Currently, activists are asked to contact City Councilpersons to demand action:
- Scott Griggs: scott.griggs@dallascityhall.com, 214-670-0776
- Adam Medrano: adam.medrano@dallascityhall.com, 214-670-4048
- Thomas Casey: casey.thomas@dallascityhall.com, 214-670-0777
- Dwaine Caraway: Dwaine.caraway@dallascityhall.com, 214-670-0781
- Omar Narvaez: omar.narvaez@dallascityhall.colm, 214-670-4199
- Kevin Felder: kevin.felder@dallascityhall.com, 214-670-4689
- Tennell Atkins: tennell.atkins@dallascityhall.com, 214-670-4066
- Mark Clayton: mark.clayton@dallascityhall.com, 214-670-4069
- Sandy Greyson: sandy.greyson@dallascityhall.com, 214-670-4067
- Philip Kingston: Philip.kingston@dallascityhall.com, 214-670-5415
- Dallas City Hall: 214-670-5415 Fax: 214-670-5117
The Austin Council has already granted paid sick time and the San Antonio Council has verified the petitioning campaign, Dallas continues to side with employers against the populace. Union organizers are determined to get paid sick time in Dallas one way or another.
Joe Hill Ain’t Dead
Joe Hill, the union organizer killed by a firing squad in Utah in 1915, will be remembered as part of services at Unitarian Church, 3839 W Kiest in Dallas, at 10 AM on Sunday, August 5. His song reminds us that Joe Hill will never die. Hill’s final message was “Don’t Mourn, Organize!”
Labor Day Deadline Approaches
All progressive activists are asked to order their tickets, full tables, sponsorships, and advertisements for the most important labor event of any year, the Dallas Labor Day breakfast. Lewis Fulbright will be taking orders until August 15. Contact him at 214-354-9516.
Checks go to Dallas AFL-CIO, 1408 N Washington#240, Dallas Tx 75204. The event is at 8:30AM on September 3 at Eddie Deen Ranch, 944 S Lamar in Dallas.
More Actions coming Up
Aug 4, 10A: “Let’s Talk About Paid Sick Time” strategy session at 1408 N Washington
Aug 4, 6P: “Fuerza Latina” voter registration rally at Kidds Spring Park, 504 W Canty, Dallas, TX 75208
Aug 5, 10-10:30A: Progressive meeting at Unitarian Fellowship, 3839 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75233
Aug 7: Right to Work/Scab election in Missouri
Aug 10-12: Tax Free weekend for back-to-school
Aug 15: Deadline for buying advertisements and seats for the Dallas Labor Day Breakfast. All checks should be mailed to the Dallas AFL-CIO office, 1408 N Washington Av, #240, Dallas TX 75204. For more information, call 214-354-9516
Aug 25, 11A-3P: Texas State Employees Union cookout at 737 S R.L. Thornton Fwy, 75203
Sep 1, 1-5P: Nonpartisan voter's drive at Half Price Books, 5803 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas. Time slots are Friday evenings 5-9 pm and Saturday afternoons 1-5 pm. More info at 972-768-0328
Sep 3, 8:30A: Labor Day Breakfast at Eddie Deen Ranch, 944 S Lamar in Dallas. 214-354-9516
