Dallas Labor Confronts Weather Disaster
The Dallas AFL-CIO Labor Day Breakfast will be part of a mighty effort to help Texas disaster victims
Get Tickets for Dallas Labor Day Breakfast
Everything is happening with labor. Be a part of it by attending labor's main event, the AFL-CIO Labor Day breakfast at 8:30 AM on September 4th at Eddie Deen's Ranch, 944 S Lamar, Dallas 75202. Reserve your tickets at 512-636-7211 or buy them for $35 at the door.
Dallas AFL-CIO Pitches In
As already posted, the Dallas AFL-CIO is raising funds for the Texas Workers Relief Fund and soliciting volunteers for Dallas Help for Harvey (dallashelpforharvey.net or dial "211"). Principal officer Mark York is also rounding up information on other useful efforts.
- The Texas Workforce Commission will allow disaster victims to file for unemployment insurance.
- George Rangel reports that Alliance/AFT is coordinating with three DISD schools that have taken in displaced students. They are gathering supplies, uniforms and basic hygiene items
- The statewide effort for American Federation of Teachers is gathering funds
- Brent Taylor reports that the Teamsters have their own Disaster Relief Fund
- Communications Workers District 6 is gathering support
- Mark Blondin reports that the Machinists Union has a disaster fund
- The Amalgamated Transit Union has a nationwide disaster fund
- For Postal Employee (APWU) help, contact President Yared Wonde
- Steelworkers have their own disaster relief
- The Transport Workers Union is also raising funds
A more complete report and an outline of plans for disaster relief will be part of the Labor Day Breakfast at 8:30AM September 4 at Eddie Deen's Ranch, 944 S Lamar, Dallas 75202.
State Workers Have a Picnic
Union members and political candidates flocked to the Dallas headquarters of the Texas State Employees Union on August 26 for an early labor Day barbeque. Labor's effectiveness in the last elections and in the Texas legislative sessions demonstrated that progressive candidates need support from working people. The state workers advertised their picnic widely, including an interview on the "Workers Beat" radio program on KNON 89.3FM.
Everyone Should Like Labor
As the Dallas AFL-CIO Facebook page approaches 1,000 followers, people are realizing that they can get their friends to "like" the page and thus help spread labor's critical message.
It is simple to go to the Facebook Page and then find the three dots that open up the opportunity to "invite friends" to "like" the page. Those who agree will then see all of labor's important posts on their own newsfeed.
Working people are the very core of the progressive movement. Helping the Dallas AFL-CIO organize and educate the public is critical for social change.
More Actions Coming Up
Sep 2, 3-5P: “The Commish” talk show with candidates for Dallas District Attorney at 1408 N Washington. Free
Sep 2, 6P: Gene Lantz speaks on “Labor Day and Labor History” at Roma's Pizza and Italian Restaurant, 7033 Greenville Avenue
Sep 4, 9A: Dallas AFL-CIO Labor Day Breakfast. at 944 S Lamar, Dallas 75202. Info at 214-826-4808
Sep 4, 11A: Tarrant County AFL-CIO Labor Day Picnic at 95 Hurst Blvd, Hurst
Sep 4,12-4P: Dallas Democrats Labor Day celebration at 4930 Military Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75227
Sep 5: Garland Fire Fighters are needing our support with finding union members and activist to speak at Garland's City Hall Meeting. Information at 214-448-1557