Time to Make Progress
Your Dallas labor movement intends to win the May 24 runoff elections. Organizer Marilyn Davis has scheduled door-to-door canvassing for Saturday, May 7. Meet at the Alliance/AFT hall, 334 Centre Street. Phone banking parties are set for Wednesdays, May 11 and May 18, from 4-6 pm at the CWA Hall, 1408 N. Washington.
Labor’s endorsements are on our web site.
Let’s make sure to celebrate victory together on the evening of May 24!
Good Times on May 1st
Both Tarrant and Dallas labor held May 1 picnics this year. Our featured speaker in Dallas was Judge Clay Jenkins. Reverend McGruder from Friendship West church was also warmly received.
Lou Luckhardt of the United Steelworkers of America initiated and guided our event to success. Lewis Fulbright, Rosie Curts, Chip Serrano, Gerardo Contreras, Kym Grant, Ray Edmondson, and Gene Lantz pitched in. The Steelworkers brought a great band. Linda Coleman and James Kille led singalongs for labor. Ben Willett of the Postal Employees shot dozens of photos and videos that are being displayed on our Facebook page. His videos are also going up on Youtube in the “Gene Lantz” channel. Pastor McGruder’s exciting talk, for example, is at https://youtu.be/9NW-yZT7G6w.
The May 1 celebrations reflected and advanced this extremely positive trend in today’s labor movement:
More than ever before, we are working together!
MORE ACTIONS COMING UP
May 7: May constitutional referendum & local elections, including school board
May 7, 10A: Oak Cliff Cinco de Mayo Parade begins at 223 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas
May 7, 9AM: Block walking from Alliance/AFT, 334 Centre in Dallas. Contact jtomlinson.dallasaflcio@gmail.com
May 7, 2P: “Medicare for All Canvass!” at CVS Store, 3730 Belt Line Rd, Addison, TX 75001-4301 Co-sponsored by NNU
May 7, 2P: “Support for Starbucks Workers Union” at 2320 W University Dr, Denton.
May 7, 2P: “Defend Women’s and Reproductive Rights” at Belo Garden Park
May 7,6PM: Gene Lantz speaks on-line to Chicago forum. Join the Zoom Meeting
May 9: Donald J Trump will raise funds in Dallas
May 13: Deadline to receive vote-by-mail applications for Primary runoff election
May 14: Stamp Out Hunger with Letter Carriers’ Union NALC
May 16: Early voting begins for primary runoff election
May 24: Primary runoff election