The Texas AFL-CIO accepted all of Dallas labor’s electoral endorsements. New statistics show that the job situation is right for labor’s continuing successes. Big money is heading into North Texas and President Biden is making sure that organized labor is included in plans.
All of the endorsements from the Texas AFL-CIO political convention are listed on our web site. You can also find a summary of the resolutions passed. At the top of the Texas ticket, Senate Candidate Colin Allred looks very strong. The Dallas newspaper reported that he raised more money than any opponent, including incumbent Senator Ted Cruz.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that a whopping 353,000 jobs were added in January. Estimates for December also went up. The unemployment rate remains lower than 4%, as it has for the last 2 years running. Wages outpaced inflation again and rose at an annual rate of 4.5%. Labor productivity, the amount of wealth created by a single worker in a single hour, rose 3.2% in the last quarter of 2023.
President Biden’s infrastructure initiatives are generating building plans for North Texas, and union labor is prioritized. We also expect major money pouring in when the World Cup Games take place in 2026.
We’re Stronger Because of Our Friends
It’s Black History Month, and national AFL-CIO has published an extensive reading list. Together, labor and civil rights are dynamite!
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We update the action calendar on our web page as new events are set. You can combine labor’s Google calendar into yours. We're always looking for speaking opportunities for our Speakers Bureau. Stu Becker, Co-Chair of DFW Young Active Labor Leaders, was added to our list of outreach specialists. For text reminders of immediate actions, text the word “action” to the phone number 235246.
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MORE ACTIONS COMING UP
Feb 3, 6P: “Vigil to Honor Those Lost en la Frontera” at Civic Garden Park
Feb 4, 1P: Statewide rally & march at Austin Capitol “All Out for Palestine”. Bus info here
Feb 5: Last day to register to vote in primary election
Feb 7, 12:30P: Dallas Chapter of Texas Alliance for Retired Americans meets at 334 Centre. Contact Judy 214-729-0063
Feb 13: Nationwide “Day of Action” to assist flight attendants in contract negotiations
Feb 16: Filing deadline for Dallas school board candidates
Feb 20, 6P: Voting Rights Event with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Feb 20-26: Early voting
Feb 23: Last day that elections departments will receive ballots by mailMar 1: New partial government shutdown crisis is possible
Mar 5: Primary election day
Mar 8: New partial government shutdown crisis is possible