Dallas Labor Is Part of a Giant Movement
Individual union members are the rock upon which an irresistible world force is built. The Dallas Central Labor Council coordinates AFL-CIO members with local, state, national, and international forces which, when focused together, can never be defeated!
We Are Part of Texas Movement
The November 15 monthly meeting of Dallas AFL-CIO elected two new members to our delegation to the state AFL-CIO Executive Board. David Lopez of the Elevator Constructors and Kenneth Day of the Amalgamated Transit Union, both outstanding members of the Dallas Council, will be participating in future Texas AFL-CIO meetings.
We are already distributing applications for the 2019 Texas AFL-CIO scholarship program. Labor’s lobbying effort is coordinated in Austin. To keep up with developments, write to ed@texasaflcio.organd get on the regular mailing list.
And the National Movement
Dallas AFL-CIO leader Mark York participates with the National AFL-CIO at every opportunity, and national reciprocates. They often show their respect for Dallas achievements.
Various parts of our movement also participate at the national level.For example, a large delegation of Dallas activists joined other Texans at the National Convention of the Alliance for Retired Americans in Las Vegas November 13-15.
Among the important speakers at the retiree’s convention was Bob Martinez, who came out of the Machinists’ union in Fort Worth, had his office in Dallas for years, and is now International President.
And International
AFL-CIO leaders and members recognize that many of our problems are also underway in other nations. The worldwide attack on pensions is a good example.
More Actions Coming Up
Nov 19 and 20, 11A and 4P: Flyering on behalf of airline workers. Meet at DFW Terminal A. Contact Nirav at nirav@texasnewera.org or (214) 232-5393
Nov 21, 9A: Flyering on behalf of airline workers. Meet at DFW Terminal A. Contact Nirav at nirav@texasnewera.org or (214) 232-5393
Nov 25, 2-4PM: Democratic Socialists of America is throwing a “Bread and Roses” potluck for activists groups and invites labor participation. Contact the Welcoming Committee at dsantxwelcomingcommittee@gmail.com
Nov 27, 6PM: Citizenship Forum at Alliance/AFT, 334 Centre in Oak Cliff
Nov. 28: General strike expected in Greece demanding cancelation of a law that abolished collective bargaining, restoration of collective agreements with raises in wages and pensions, restoration of minimum salary for all, and cancellation of all anti-social security laws
Jan 31: Postmark deadline for applications to be sent to Texas AFL-CIO for college scholarships for union members families
