Dallas Labor On Final Push for Petitions
On Saturday and Sunday, progressive activists will go “over the top” gathering petitions for the paid sick time ballot initiative. Working shifts are 10AM to 1PM, then 1PM to 4PM both days. On Monday, June 11, at 4 PM, stacks of petitions will be turned in to the Dallas City Clerk at City Hall. Everyone is invited to participate!
The campaign has already accomplished a great deal. Every time we make contact with a Dallas voter, we move forward. When the issue shows up on the November ballot, everyone will learn about the importance of getting paid sick leave for every worker in the city.
Come to 1408 N. Washington on Saturday and Sunday to help bring this vital improvement to working families!
Festival Planning Underway
The Dallas AFL-CIO and KNON radio are joining together to stage a celebration of Woody Guthrie’s birthday on July 14. During his lifetime, Woody Guthrie was a stalwart for the labor movement and one of the most innovative artists of all time. Songs like “You Gotta Go Down and Join the Union” are American masterpieces.
Gerardo Contreras of UAW 848 will bring his “train” barbecue rig. Outstanding activists like Kenny Winfree, Linda Coleman, and James Kille are already on board.
More Actions Coming Up
Jun 9, 9A: Arnise Porter of CWA 6201 speaks on KNON radio 89.3 FM about racism and car loans
Jun 9, 10A-1P and 1P-4P: Help gather petitions for a ballot initiative to win paid sick time for every worker in Dallas. Come to 1408 N Washington. Contact Lorraine Montemayor at lmontemayor.dallasaflcio@gmail.com or 214-448-1557
Jun 11, 4P: News conference at Dallas City hall as petitions are submitted for a ballot initiative to win paid sick leave for all Dallas workers. Contact Lorraine Montemayor
Jun 12, 1-2P: Demand Santander (bank) end “Dealer Markups” at 1601 Elm, Dallas 75201 contact Arnise Porter 817-692-4206 or arnisep@att.net
Jun 13, 7P: “Health Care for All” meeting at 911 W Jefferson, Dallas 75208
Jun 16, 11A-1P: “Working Families Town Hall” with Texas AFL-CIO at 10045 Audelia Rd, Dallas 75238
Jun 16, 6P: “Why Economics Doesn’t Work” discussion with Gene Lantz at Roma's Pizza, 7033 Greenville Avenue in Dallas
Jun 19: Celebrate slave emancipation in Texas
Jun 22-23: Texas Democratic Convention at Ft Worth Convention Center
Jun 23: 40 Days of Moral Action will culminate in a mass rally in Washington, D+C. Learn more at www.poorpeoplescampaign.org CWA Newsletter
Jul 31: Teamster/UPS contracts expire
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