The Dallas AFL-CIO has selected the best city council candidates for working families in 2023:
- Place 1 Chad West
- Place 2 Jesse Moreno
- Place 3 Joe Tave
- Place 4 Carolyn King Arnold
- Place 5 Jaime Resendez
- Place 6 Omar Narvaez
- Place 7 Adam Bazaldua
- Place 8 Tennell Atkins
- Place 10 Brian Hasenbauer
- Place 14 Paul Ridley
Labor will not endorse in the other races.
The process began when our Political Committee reached out to all the candidates. Candidates then responded by filling out a carefully crafted survey of their positions. Then they met face-to-face with union representatives for grilling on such topics as understanding unions, privatization, and building progressive coalitions. They were asked to sign a pledge to stand with working families. Only the best won the right to display the Dallas AFL-CIO logo on their campaign materials and to benefit from the votes of union members and our substantial range of allies and supporters.
For more information: Secretary-Treasurer (principal officer) Lou Luckhardt: lluckhardt.dallasaflcio@gmail.com, 469-309-0482 or President Gene Lantz, genelantz.dallasaflcio@gmail.com, 214-538-3329
Labor Lobbies for Our Choices
We can go to the Texas Capitol any time to talk to legislators, but we might be more effective if we join with the State Employees Union (TSEU-CWA) on April 12. Call 512 779 4176 to get help with transportation and instructions.
Labor Chooses Better Jobs for World Cup Games
Dallas is one of the North American cities selected to participate in the 104 games for the World Cup in 2026. New jobs, new coalitions, and new ways of doing things will be created in hospitality, entertainment, transportation, and other areas. Dallas AFL-CIO intends to make sure that all the changes are worker-friendly. The first step is to find out what unions and community groups want to cooperate in the effort. Contact lluckhardt.dallasaflcio@gmail.com.
More Actions Coming Up
Apr 1, 10A: Cesar Chavez’ Birthday parade steps off from the JFK Memorial on Main Street, downtown Fort Worth
Apr 5, 10-12: Congressman Veasey’s Labor Steering Committee at UAW 848 hall, 2218 E Main in Grand Prairie. Contact melissa.alfaro@mail.house.gov
Apr 5, 12:30P: Dallas Chapter of TARA meets at AFT Hall, Bishop & Centre in Oak Cliff. Everyone invited. Contact Judy4tara@aol.com at 214-729-0063
Apr 12: State Employees’ lobby day. Contact 512 779 4176
Apr 13, 7PM: Young Active Labor Leaders monthly meeting. Contact Rosie quinnopolis@gmail.com
Apr 16, 4PM: All union members and supporters invited to first on-line Constituency Group meeting for labor solidarity. Register. Contact Judy4tara@aol.com at 214-729-0063
Apr 20, 7:30P: Monthly meeting for Dallas Central Labor Council. All members of affiliated unions invited. Contact jtomlinson.dallasaflcio@gmail.com
Apr 22: TOP will be hosting a community forum in D7. Contact Tempestt McHenry 214-704-8114
Apr 24: Early voting begins
Apr 24: Texas Federation of Teachers retiree lobby day. Contact Judy4tara@aol.com at 214-729-0063
Apr 25: Last day to get in applications to vote by mail for May 6 election