Dallas AFL-CIO Central Labor Council held another “hybrid” meeting with about half the participants in the room and the other half on line. Instead of using a loudspeaker next month, they decided to investigate getting a big TV that can be connected to a laptop. A TV would allow all the “in real life” participants to see as well as hear the “on-line” ones.
Two new delegates were sworn in. Tania Hernandez of Alliance/AFT was in person, and Ashley Breuer of TWU 556 was on-line.
Jason Tomlinson and Marilyn Davis reported on political efforts. Joe Montemayor from National AFL-CIO backed them up. The next door-to-door canvassing is set for 9AM to 12PM on May 7th from the AFT/Alliance hall, 304 W Centre in Oak Cliff. Labor must win in 2022. Volunteers must come forward.
Labor-endorsed candidate Venton Jones gave a good talk about his plans for victory in Texas District 100. Lieutenant Governor candidate Mike Collier said he will defeat the Republican candidate this fall. George Swan talked about speaking to community college and high school classes about great opportunities in Building Trades apprenticeship programs.
The Alliance for Retired Americans is phone banking and carrying out other campaign activities statewide. Jason Tomlinson reported great success in getting ready for our International Workers Day celebration, 2-6PM May 1st in Lake Cliff Park. Co-Sponsors are continuing to send in their $100 donations.
More Actions Coming Up
Apr 22: Eligible voters may sign up to vote by mail all year
Apr 22, 6P: Online Event, Averting Climate Catastrophe: No New Arms Race! Register here info@dpjc.org
Apr 23: The National Nurses United union national day of action to support Medicare for All
Apr 24, 3-4:30P: “The Healthcare Crisis in Texas and Maps” webinar. Register
Apr 25: Early voting begins for May 7 constitutional referendum & municipal elections. Ends May 3
APR 26, 6P: “Rally for Free Speech” at 3452 Spur 399, McKinney, TX 75069-8742
Apr 26: Deadline to receive vote by mail applications for May 7 constitutional referendum and municipal elections
Apr 27: Execution of Melissa Lucio is scheduled in Texas. Innocence Project says she is innocent and that Texas women get railroaded
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