During the Dallas AFL-CIO's most recent strategic planning session, there were concerns that younger members might be sidelined. We needn't have worried!
The Central Labor Council meeting on November 16 included a dozen or more young activists. The co-chairs of the Young Active Labor Leaders (DFW) were applauded several times for leading the labor movement in solidarity and organizing. Co-Chair David Fowler has established an association of technical workers. Co-Chair Rosie Curts announced the ninth organizing victory at Starbucks and a highly successful solidarity effort that same morning. Curts carries labor's message to Plano Unitarians this Sunday. It will be her fifth public speech on behalf of labor since August. Vice President Bonnie Mathias read a section of the national magazine Readers' Digest that features Curts!
Justin Kim had an outstanding anti-voucher essay published in his college newspaper.
Britni Cuington, another YALL member and Communications Workers dynamo, has been successful in getting the federal dollars for broadband extension headed in the right direction. She has taken on the job of Community Liaison and will be making sure that all organizing leads are followed up. The federation will facilitate organizing among our affiliated unions and constituency groups. Anyone who knows someone who wants to join a union should contact Britni at britni.cuington@gmail.com. America is bracing for a crescendo of union organizing, and we will help!
YALL members expect to participate in candidate screening and endorsement process that must be completed by January 19. Four important candidates addressed the November 16 Council meeting.
Dallas AFL-CIO's Christmas and Casino Party will give everyone a chance to meet candidates, veteran unionists, and our dynamic young labor leaders.
The Dallas AFL-CIO Central Labor Council cordially invites you to our Casino Night/ Holiday Party, Friday December 15, 2023. The event will be held at: The Communication Workers of America Building 1408 North Washington Avenue Dallas, Texas 75207 The doors will open at 7:00 pm with food, refreshments and a cash bar. Single tickets are $30; $25 buys 2,500 GAME DOLLARS. We are also providing an opportunity to be a sponsor of this event.
Please submit slide show ads to Jason Tomlinson at jtomlinson.dallasaflcio@gmail.com by Monday December 11, 2023. If you can attend, please email Jason Tomlinson at Jtomlinson.dallasaflcio@gmail.com. You can also call the office line at 214-826-4808 or 817- 475-1756 to make reservations or have any questions and/ or concerns addressed. Checks can be, mailed to 1408 N. Washington Ave. #240, Dallas, TX 75204, On-line payments go to https://square.link/u/vSx4fO8p, Contact Jason at jtomlinson.dallasaflcio.org for more information.
Please Join our Solidarity Brigade
We update the action calendar on our web page as new events are set. You can combine labor’s Google calendar into yours. For text reminders of immediate actions, text the word “action” to the phone number 235246.
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MORE ACTIONS COMING UP
Nov 25, 4-8P: Unity Dinner on “Free Palestine” at Midway Hills Christian Church 11001 Midway Road Dallas, Texas 75229
Nov 27, 3P: “Watch Your Wallet” personal economics webinar sponsored by National Alliance for Retired Americans. RSVP here
Dec 6, 11:30A: Dallas retiree Christmas Party. Contact Judy 214-729-0063
Dec 7: Medicare open enrollment period ends
Dec 7, 6P: Dallas Peace and Justice Center Meet-Up at First Unitarian Church, 4015 Normandy Av, or on Zoom. Parking and meeting details are available
Dec 11: Filing deadline for candidates. Union candidate screening begins soon afterward. Contact jtomlinson.dallasaflcio@gmail.com
Dec 12, 6P: Women's Committee invites you to meet on-line. Contact Robin Johnson at
rjust2219@att.net
Dec 15: 7P: Dallas Central Labor Council Christmas Casino Party at 1408 N Washington. Contact jtomlinson.dallasaflcio@gmail.com
Jan 31: Deadline for Texas AFL-CIO college scholarship applications