Let's Win Some More!
Activists will kick off labor’s runoff election effort at 6 PM Thursday, May 13, at 1408 N Washington. Contact Political Director Mariah Warwick now!
Dallas labor has a good chance for further victories during the June 5 runoff. Exact election dates will be published. It is safe to assume that voters who are eligible to vote by mail will begin receiving ballots by mid-May. Some of them failed to get their 2021 vote-by-mail application in time for the first round, but they can still start at http://register2vote.org.
Dallas Joined World Labor Celebration
Young Active Labor Leaders had three good reasons to organize labor's May 1 festival: It was the last day of a week of action for the Protect-the-Right-to-Organize (PRO) Act; it was election day; it was International Workers Day. All three goals were well served.
The PRO Act has been passed in the U.S. House and is still picking up support in the Senate. Labor’s efforts paid off with 6 outright wins, 1 loss, and 2 runoffs for the June 5th final election to Dallas City Council. International Workers Day was big all over the world!
Protect Voters!
Republicans have bullied their main voter suppression bills through the Texas House and Senate. Resistance continues. Many activists are counting on federal bills to overcome reaction in state legislatures. A press conference and motorcade for voter rights will begin at Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla, at 1 PM on Saturday, May 8. Among the speakers is Pastor Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III. They are asking people to register in advance.
Labor Keeps Improving
Dallas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lewis Fulbright and President Ray Edmondson are conducting meetings with top union leaders with a view to improving labor’s combined efforts. National AFL-CIO is getting ready for its Southwestern District Convention on June 15. Union members are asked to contact their local union officer and inquire about being a delegate.
More Actions Coming Up
May 8, 1PM: Press conference and motorcade for voter rights begins at Dallas City Hall
May 8, 6:30P: Concert with D.C. Labor Chorus on line. Register here
May 10, 5PM (and every Monday): “Labor Live at Five” on our Facebook page
May 13, 6P: Promote election victories for working families with Dallas AFL-CIO at 1408 N Washington in Dallas
May 28-31: ONLY IN DALLAS! “For God & Country Patriot Roundup” featuring Q-ANON spokespersons holds convention at downtown OMNI and Gilley’s
Jun 5: Runoff elections
Jun 15: Southwest regional AFL-CIO meeting held virtually.
Jul 27-28: Virtual Texas AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention
