Labor keeps working for voter rights. Marilyn Davis of Texas AFL-CIO and Jason Tomlinson of Dallas AFL-CIO organized a “hybrid” meeting both on-line and at 1408 N Washington on April 2. Attorney Louis Bedford, an expert on civil rights and voter rights, guided participants through the voting obstacles created by Republicans in the legislature. Bedford has also extended a hand to the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans in their ongoing voting rights efforts.
Bedford made big news in the Dallas newspaper on April 8 by releasing a report on problems that the new voter suppression laws are creating.
“Class Struggle” Author Speaks
Joe Burns spoke to a sizeable audience at the Communications Workers hall on April 6 about his third book, "Class Struggle Unionism." Burns directs collective bargaining for the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. The first part of his presentation is on our Facebook Page.
Burns advocates qualitative change in the way that America’s unions deal with employers. Rather than negotiating for short-term gains, he says that unions should oppose the billionaires’ hold over our entire economy. The crowd responded with applause and by buying his book.
May 1 Approaches
Dallas unions and political leaders have only one more week to place ads in the brochure for our International Workers Day celebration. Thanks to Kym Grant and the Doctor’s Guild, we are assured of publication, but the printers’ deadline is April 15. Jason Tomlinson is the artist in charge of the brochure. Contact jtomlinson.dallasaflcio@gmail.com
The speaking program is not yet set, except for our lead-off speaker, County Judge Clay Jenkins. A number of unions and candidates have donated $100 for tables and are expected to be heard. Among them is Jane Hamilton, a candidate in the runoff for U.S. Congress.
The Steelworkers initiated this year's celebration. It is scheduled for 2-6 PM on May 1 at Lake Cliff Park.
More Actions Coming Up
Apr 1: Seniors and other eligible voters may apply to vote by mail in all 2022 elections
Apr 14, 10:30A: SPR Flight Attendants will be conducting an informational picketing event in DFW in Terminal E. For info: David Bedene at dbedene@spiritafa.com
Apr 23: The National Nurses United union national day of action to support Medicare for All
Apr 25: Early voting begins for May 7 constitutional referendum & municipal elections. Ends May 3
Apr 26: Deadline to receive vote by mail applications for May constitutional referendum and municipal elections
Apr 28: Workers Memorial Day to commemorate all the workers killed or injured on the job
Apr 28, "Shoot For The Cure" at Greystone Castle Sporting Club in Mingus, Texas. Sponsored by OPEIU 277 and UFCW 1000
May 1, 2-6P: International Workers Day picnic at Lake Cliff Park, 1100 Crawford in Dallas. To support, contact Jason Tomlinson at jtomlinson.dallasaflcio@gmail.com
May 7: May constitutional referendum & local elections, including school board
May 9: Donald J Trump is expected to raise funds in Dallas
May 13: Deadline to receive vote by mail applications for Primary runoff election
May 16: Early voting begins for primary runoff election
May 24: Primary runoff election
Jul 22-24: Young Active Labor Leaders statewide meeting
Sep 9-10: Women's Summit
Oct 28: Deadline to receive vote-by-mail applications for general election
Nov 8: General election