Dallas Labor Pushes for Voter Turnout
When we fight, we win. Today's battle is the primary elections on March 6, and labor's activists are already in the trenches!
This Monday, February 5, is the last day that Texans can send in their voter registration cards. If they are postmarked later, they do not authorize voting in the first round of the primary election, but they could still be good for later 2018 elections. It is possible to start voter registration with the Secretary of State at https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/vrapp/index.asp. Any questions for our county can go to Dallas County Elections Department 2377 N. Stemmons Fwy. Suite 820 Dallas, Texas 75207. The phone is (214) 819-6359.
A special meeting to swear in deputy voter registrars is set for 10 AM tomorrow, February 3, at the Alliance/AFT Hall, 334 Centre, 75208. All activists are invited.
[caption caption="Roberto Alonzo receives an award from Dallas labor"]
Some or our races will be settled in the primary, because only one political party has candidates. State Representative Roberto Alonzo, Texas labor's top priority, has a strong opponent in the primary, but none in the general election. The critical race for Dallas Democratic Party Chair will be determined on March 6.
Dallas activists are not waiting around on these hot campaigns.
The ballot is a long one, so voters may need to consult our list of carefully screened endorsed candidates. A longer list of Texas candidates endorsed by the state federation is also on-line.
More Actions Coming Up
February is Black History Month
Feb 3, 10A: Get Trained on how to register voters for the 2018 elections. Alliance/AFT Union Hall -334 Centre St. Dallas,75208
Feb 4, 11A: Our Revolution NTX Membership Meeting at 1408 N Washington
Feb 5: Deadline to send in voter registration cards. Are you registered at your current address?
Feb 5, 10:30A: to Stand Up for Public Education. Meet outside Thomas A. Edison Middle Learning Center- 2940 Singleton Blvd, Dallas, 75212
Feb 7, 12:30P: Dallas Chapter of Texas Alliance for Retired Americans meets at 334 Centre in Oak Cliff to plan activities supporting the right to retire. All are welcome.
Feb 8: Next government shutdown day
Feb 10, 10A: Kick off event – Block Walking and Phone Banking at 1408 N Washington, Dallas 75204
Feb 17, 10A: Weekly Saturday block walking from 1408 N Washington
Feb 18, 2P: and Feb 19, 2p: Yard sign distribution from 1408 N Washington
Feb 20, 10:30A: First day of early voting. Rally at George Allen Courthouse downtown Dallas
Feb 24: AFL-CIO Day of Action to defend public sector union members
Mar 3, 11A: "Impeach Trump Solidarity March Dallas - Nationwide Party 2" at Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla