Do All You Can
This election is already upon us. Millions, including Texas seniors, have already voted. Maximum volunteers are needed for Saturday canvassing. Our main labor group will operate from “La Casita” at 580 W Arapaho Rd #154, Richardson, Tx 75080. We’ll also be supporting other efforts. Contact
etilley2006@yahoo.com as soon as possible.
On Monday, every Texan starts voting. We’ll start that day’s activities with a “vote early” rally downtown at 600 Commerce. Contact judy4tara@aol.com.
Labor Activists Are Pumped
The Dallas Central Labor Council meeting on October 17 had outstanding attendance, both “real life” and “on-line.” The levels of activity and success continued their steep climb.
We swore in a goodly number of new delegates. Four of the top North Texas candidates came: Julie Johnson for Congress headed the list. Liz Ginsberg, Cassandra Hernandez, and Averie Bishop for State Rep were also enthusiastically applauded.
President Donnie Jolly and several Vice-Presidents from Amalgamated Transit Union announced successful discussions, so far, with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit authorities. They thanked the Young Active Labor Leaders for helping by attending DART meetings. Applause for YALL extended, also, to their own report on picketing with the Fired Dallas Black Dancers.
Labor will continue to back the Dancers because “An injury to one is an injury to all.” A quick cash collection netted $273 to help keep the Dancers from starving while they fight against scab performances, government underwriting, and unfair labor practices. Further contributions can go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dbdt-dancers-overcome-job-loss.
Derrick Moran of UAW Local 848 announced a tentative agreement with 30% raises over four years.
We passed a motion to oppose Propositions S, T, and U on the Dallas ballot. Previously, we had agreed to support Proposition R. After a plea from Britni Cuington, the Council agreed to take a longer and more detailed look at the rest of the Propositions. Our web page list of endorsements is updated.
Big Ray Edmondson encouraged everyone to begin signing up to sponsor and get tickets to our “Casino Night” fundraiser on November 1. Kym Grant announced that the Doctor’s Guild would be “Platinum” sponsors. Payments can be made at https://square.link/u/vSx4fO8p. Contact jtomlinson.dallasaflcio@gmail.com.
Rena Honea announced another street rally on voting (It will be our 7th) for October 24 from 4 to 6 PM at the polls at 702 E Jefferson. Wear red.
Earnest Tilley and Judy Bryant announced astounding statistics on doors knocked, calls made, texts sent, and postcards mailed so far. Dallas labor is gunning for success!
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Contact List
- Political Committee Earnest Tilley etilley2006@yahoo.com
- Pride at Work Shayla Nguyen shaylan3912@gmail.com
- Texas Alliance for Retired Americans Judy Bryant judy4tara@aol.com
- Young Active Labor Leaders Stu Becker stubecker89@gmail.com
MORE ACTIONS COMING UP
Oct 18, 5:30P: Rally for justice in Palestine at Main Street Park
Oct 19 and every Saturday, 10A: door to door canvassing with labor. This particular Saturday, we meet at “La Casita,” 580 W Arapaho Rd #154, Richardson
Oct 19, 10A: Labor-Lit Drop with union-endorsed candidate Cassandra Hernandez Campaign HQ, 16850 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, Texas 75248
Oct 20, 11A: "Clearing Up Election Issues" with Gene Lantz at Bachman Lake Library, 9480 Webb Chapel Rd. Contact genelantz.dallasaflcio@gmail.com
Oct 21: First day of early voting by personal appearance. 10AM rally at 600 Commerce. Contact judy4tara@aol.com
Oct 22 and every Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7P: Phone banking from 1408 N Washington. For those working from home, on-line assistance at https://aflcio.zoom.us/j/83052174015?pwd=MyL0mht0fUgF5SaKbaHlU7Keb9b46t.1
Oct 22, 7P: Documentary film "Union" at Angelica Theater
Oct 24, 4-6P Special rally for voting at 702 E Jefferson sponsored by Alliance/AFT. Wear red. Contact rena@alliance-aft.org
Oct 25: Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail. (Received, not Postmarked)
Nov 1: Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
Nov 1, 7:30P: Casino Night at 1408 N Washington. Register in advance
Nov 2: Nationwide women’s marches. Dallas march 2-4PM at bridge on Continental Street.
Nov 4, 6P: Community listening event on direction of DISD with Trustee Joyce Foreman at David W Carter High, 1819 W Wheatland Rd. Contact joyceforeman@dallasisd.org
Nov 5: Election day and Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail
Nov 6, 12:30A: Dallas Chapter of Texas Alliance for Retired Americans meets at 334 Centre. To participate on-line, register here
Nov 8, 6:30P: Picket with the Fired Black Dancers at 2400 Flora. Register here https://actionnetwork.org/events/3f37b4dbc0dae562175e9f597326aa6ddfb67edd/
Nov 9, 6:30P: Picket with the Fired Black Dancers at 2400 Flora. Register here https://actionnetwork.org/events/november-9-picketing-dallas-black-dance-theatres-directors-choice-performance-at-wyly-theatre?clear_id=true
Nov 14, 11A: Covered dish retiree luncheon at 2218 E Main in Grand Prairie.