Dallas Labor Calling
Your Dallas AFL-CIO projects a rigorous schedule to affect the November election. Join us at 10 AM Saturday, October 6, at 1701 Greenville#1000 in Richardson. On Sunday, October 7, we will have a table at the 10-hour-long political rally downtown. Fill out a short form to volunteer.
Get involved as much as you can. Contact Lorraine Montemayor, 214-448-1557 or Lmontemayor.dallasaflcio@gmail.com. Every effort for working families has a big long-term payoff that goes far beyond November. Here is the schedule:
Tuesday, October 2:
Phone Banking: Calling Union Members GOTV
CWA Hall: 1408 N. Washington Ave. Dallas, 75204
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 6 th :
Block walking: Knocking on Union Doors
Location: 1701 N Greenville Ave. Suite 1000 Richardson, TX 75081
10:00 AM – Noon
Sunday, October 7 th :
Buffalo Tree Festival -
Main Street Garden Park
1902 Main St, Dallas, Texas 75201
The all-ages, family-friendly music and political engagement festival will feature Beto O'Rourke , Spoon, Lupe
Valdez, The Polyphonic Spree and much more!
$10 tickets are on sale now here: http://bit.ly/BTFest2018
Saturday, October 13 th :
Block walking: Knocking on Union Doors
Julie Johnson’s Campaign: 2741 E Beltline Rd, #110, Carrollton, TX 75006
10:00 AM – Noon
Saturday, October 20 th :
Block walking: Knocking on Union Doors
Victoria Neave Campaign: 1934 Pendleton Dr. Garland, TX 75041
10:00 AM – Noon
Monday, October 22 nd :
Early Vote Rally
10:00 am – 11:30 am
600 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
Monday, October 22 nd :
Phone Banking: Calling all Union Members
CWA Hall: 1408 N. Washington Ave. Dallas, 75204
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday, October 29 th :
Phone Banking: Calling all Union Members
CWA Hall: 1408 N. Washington Ave. Dallas, 75204
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 27 th :
Block walking: Knocking on Union Doors
CWA Hall: 1408 N. Washington Ave. Dallas, 75204
10:00 AM – Noon
Saturday, November 3 rd :
Block walking: Knocking on Union Doors
CWA Hall: 1408 N. Washington Ave. Dallas,
Retirees Matter
The Texas Alliance for Retired Americans has a very effective and flexible phone banking program for the critical older voters. Volunteer with Judy Bryant judy4tara@aol.com 214-729-0063. On Tuesday, October 16, area retirees will gather at 1408 N Washington to make a special endorsement presentation to Congressional candidate Colin Allred.
Schools Matter
The Dallas AFL-CIO joined in a special presentation on “The State of Our Schools” on September 29. Experts presented the depredations made on public education by Texas politicians and gave guidance on how to fight back. See our web site for a full description.
More Actions Coming Up
Oct 5, 3P: AFL-CIO asks us to call Senators to reject Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Oct 5, 6:30P: Rally to "Stop Kavanaugh" at Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St, Dallas, Texas 75201
Oct 6, 10A: Canvas voters with Dallas AFL-CIO. Meet at 1701 Greenvile, Suite 1000 Richardson, TX 75081. Contact Lorraine Montemayor at 214-448-1557 or lmontemayor.dallasaflcio@gmail.com
Oct 6, 10A: Canvas voters with Tarrant AFL-CIO. Meet at 4025 Rufe Snow Dr., N. Richland Hills, TX 76180. Contact Angi Defelippo at angi.defelippo@tcclc.org
Oct 6, 10A-1P: “Community Appreciation Day” at Lancaster Recreation Center, 1700 Veterans Mememorial Pkwy, Lancaster 75134
Oct 7, 8A: Machinists Union sponsors golf tournament at Squaw Creek Golf Course, 1605 Ranch House Rd, Willow Park TX 76087
Oct 7, Noon-10P: Dallas labor participates in a political/music festival at Main Street Garden Park in downtown Dallas
Oct 8: Nationwide rallies against privatizing the postal service. Dallas rallies at the office of Rep. Sessions, 12377 Merit Dr. #750, Dallas, TX 75251 http://apwu.org
Oct 9: Last day to register to vote in November
Oct 11: Mid-October release of inflation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It determines Cost-of-Living adjustments for many programs, such as Social Security
Oct 16, 1:30P: ARA Endorsement of Colin Allred at 1:30 pm, CWA Hall, 1408 N. Washington, Dallas 75204. Contact Judy Bryant 214-729-0063 or judy4tara@aol.com
Oct 16, 6P: City Square presents a screening at Central Dallas Library. ”Backpack Full of Cash” school reform movie
Oct 22, 10A: First day of early voting. Rally @ George Allen, Jr. Court House 600 Commerce Street Dallas 75202
Oct 26: Last day to request to vote by mail
