Dallas Labor News February 3, 2017
The Fight Gets Hotter
America's unions are facing unprecedented attacks. As this is written, national AFL-CIO is working desperately to prevent the confirmation of anti-worker executive Andrew Puzder as Secretary of Labor. We're fighting efforts to create a national "right to work/scab" bill. We're fighting national and state efforts to undermine public sector unions. We're working against racist efforts to divide us with anti-immigrant/refugee Executive Actions. To make it clear that we stand on the side of solidarity, the National AFL-CIO web site publishes instructions for anyone approachedby immigration officials.
Fortunately for our side, fightback mobilizations have never been bigger. Will American workers fall behind or will solidarity prevail?
Stand Strong at Dallas Commissioner's Court
County Judge Clay Jenkins has been a reliable friend of Dallas workers, even to the extent of joining us on picket lines and rallies, as he did January 28 at DFW Airport. The Dallas AFL-CIO asks that we stand with him and our other friends at the Commissioner's Court as they continue to fight on the side of solidarity.
When: 9 AM, Tuesday February 7th, 2017
Where: Dallas County Commissioners Court, 411 Elm St. Dallas, TX 75202
Wear your organizational Shirt/colors
For more info, contact AFL-CIO Political Director Lorraine Montemayor: 214-448-1557
Say No to "Anti-Labor Secretary"
This comes from the national AFL-CIO President:
"Big news! The hearing for President Donald Trump’s nominee for labor secretary, Andrew Puzder, has been delayed again. There are also reports that Puzder is considering dropping out of the running for the position.
'The pressure we’re putting on our senators is working, but we need to keep it up. They need to hear us loud and clear: Puzder would be a disaster for working families.
'His anti-worker record could fill a book:
- He’s railed against increasing the minimum wage and expanding overtime.
- He’s shortchanged workers at his Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s restaurants and even refused to pay managers overtime they earned.
- He’s talked about replacing working people with machines.
'And after all that, he wants to be put in charge of our country’s labor laws? We don’t think so.
'You can take action right now to make sure Puzder never gets the chance to enact his anti-worker agenda.
'Click here to call or dial 1-866-829-3298 to tell your senator to oppose Andrew Puzder.
'The Department of Labor directly touches the lives of all working people. It impacts our paychecks, safety in the workplace and our ability to exercise our legal rights on the job. With so much on the line, it’s vitally important that we make our voices heard.
'In Solidarity, Richard Trumka, President, AFL-CIO"
Labor Questions Supreme Court Pick
National AFL-CIO asks everybody to call their Senators to urge them to be careful about confirming Judge Gorsuch for the Supreme Court. His record indicates a consistent preference for corporatations over working people.
Senator Cornyn's number is: 202-224-2934. Senator Cruz is 202-224-5922.
If you have any questions regarding the Gorsuch nomination, please contact AFL-CIO National Campaign Coordinator Maya Goines at mgoines@aflcio.org.
Gun Shoot for Charity
3rd Annual Chad Young Memorial Shoot for a Cure
Benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Individual Buckles * Team Plaques * Shooting Games * BBQ * Raffle (including a Blaser Shotgun)
Registration 8 AM, Thursday, April 6, 2017
Hill Country Shooting Sports Center
1886 Cypress Creek Rd
Kerrville, Texas
830-995-5118
www.hillcountryshootingsports.com
Click for full information: 
gun_shoot.pdf
Retirees Are Making Plans
State and federal representatives are getting visits from the retirees all over Texas. The Texas Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund is maximizing our effort to save and extend retiree rights. We are targeting special days, beginning with the March 6 effort to demand that the State Legislature expand Medicaid coverage. Sign up here.
More Actions Coming Up:
Feb 4, 9A: KNON's "Workers Beat" program begins quarterly fund drive with discussion of the giant mobilizations over President Trump's attack on the undocumented.
Feb 5, 2P: Storyteller kicks off Black History month at Pan-African Connection Bookstore 4466 S. Marsalis Ave., Dallas Texas 75216. Call 214-943 8262
Feb 7, 9A: All out for Dallas Commissioners Court meeting. 411 Elm St. Dallas, TX 75202