A group of retirees and labor supporters publicized the fight to save and extend Social Security on June 22. News coverage included the Dallas Observer and People’s World. We generated interest from Channel 8 and from KERA radio. Of course, the “Workers Beat” program at 9AM Saturdays on KNON.org and 89.3FM covered it. We also pushed our own accounts, photos, and videos on social media. Publicizing the real issues for working families is a solid way to build our movement and win elections in 2024.
The group would like to have another public event on the real issue of climate change. As soon as we find a knowledgeable main speaker, we’ll announce a time and place. Contact genelantz.dallasaflcio@gmail.com. Here is some related recent news:
- Supreme Court blocks EPA’s ‘downwind’ air-quality initiative. Washington Post
- “West Dallas has 11 times as much air pollution 4-5 times higher asthma rates. Dallas Morning News
- Journalists are again examining a Texas law that forbids cities from enacting heat safety ordinances. ed@texasaflcio.org
- More than 1300 Muslims die from high temperatures during pilgrimage to Mecca Telesur
- Scorching heat across five continents set 1,400 records this week. Washington Post
- Texas crypto miners are sapping our grid. Houston Chronicle
- Massive 200-mile long dust storm or ‘haboob’ sweeps over New Mexico. Washington Post
- Climate change drives inflation. Washington Post
Flight Attendant Strategy Is Working
Some months back, flight attendants across the nation announced a joint effort for decent contracts. Many labor activists, including those in Dallas, joined in. Since then, our own Transport Workers Union Local 556 Flight Attendants at Southwest Airlines have ratified a contract. Alaskan Air flight attendants have announced a tentative agreement. But the American Professional Flight Attendants, who are members of the Tarrant County Central Labor Council, are still fighting. The Tarrant Labor Council is working on a solidarity letter that local union leaders can sign. Meanwhile, all labor leaders are urged to contact Jade Cheng at jcheng@apfa.org.
MORE ACTIONS COMING UP
Jun 29: Labor is building a big contingent in the Poor People’s Campaign march in Washington DC
Jul 11, 6P: Dallas Peace and Justice Monthly Meet-Up for Justice & Peace at 4015 Normandy Ave and on-line. Contact committees@dpjc.org
Jul 11: Trump sentencing for felony convictions