Union members are the core, but not the entirety, of the American labor movement. We are pulling together to defend living standards for all working families in the U.S. Congress, the Texas Legislature, local government, and the streets. Right now, Dallas AFL-CIO needs your help to win the May 6 elections. Our endorsed candidates are listed on our web site.
Contact jtomlinson.dallasaflcio.org or fill out the on-line volunteer form.
Pull Together
Work on elections and lobbying is critical, but not nearly all that the labor movement does. Good jobs and decent treatment are always the priority. National AFL-CIO is asking North Texans to form coalitions to make sure that the World Cup games create good jobs in such fields as transportation, entertainment and hospitality.
Labor’s Constituency Groups will be a great help. Sister Juana Ramirez of Workers United just received a list of 48 North Texans who have joined the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) through the national web site, http://lclaa.org. It costs only $20/year and retirees pay only $10.
Supporters of all types and ages are invited to a meet on ZOOM at 4PM on April 16. At 4:30 they will use “breakout rooms” for LCLAA and other specific groups. Organizing drives, elections, street actions, and contract negotiations will be among the topics. We grow stronger as we unite!
Labor Lobbies
On April 5, Congressman Marc Veasey assembled a group of labor leaders to discuss our priorities. Union leaders from all over North Texas, especially legislative specialists, discussed the current situation and what we need in future. Veasey gave a short report, then listened carefully to the needs of working families.
Retirees used the occasion to give Congressman Veasey another “Hero” award for voting 100% in the last session. That same day, Congressman Colin Allred was similarly honored at a meeting of the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans.
Every morning during the Texas legislative session, labor leaders strategize together then fan out in the capitol to push for our rights. They deal with a long list of challenges and opportunities. Keep up on developments by emailing ed@texasaflcio.org.
More Actions Coming Up
Apr 8, 5P: Event for Marvin Scott III, who died in McKinney police custody, at 2011 W. University Dr in McKinney (Info from Les Cunningham). Contact 512 779 4176
Apr 12, 4:45AM: State Employees’ lobby day participants board their bus at 1010 Cadiz (Dallas Parole Office) for departure at 5:00 AM. Register. For info, call the TSEU office (214-942-4305) or email mbolbecker@cwa-tseu.org
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
Apr 29: (tentative) Young Active Labor Leaders fund raiser
May 1: International Workers Day picketing. Contact genelantz.dallasaflcio@gmail.com
May 1, 6PM: Free picnic in Reverchon Park
May 2: Early voting ends
May 3, 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