War Gets Bigger and Hotter
“Understand that when they come for one of us, they come for all of us,”
-- National AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler
Last Saturday saw some of the biggest protests in American history. More than 1,300 American cities, and some foreign cities, were involved. Predictions for April 19 are even larger. It is likely that all the giant crowds will grow even larger around International Workers Day, May 1, when a growing number of North Texas events are being planned.
Union activists and our friends, new and old, are scrambling to participate in all the actions possible. It is still true that organized labor’s activities take precedence, because only a united working class can hope to win. Labor isn't just fighting for immediate gains, but for a long-term fighting force that can stand up to anything!
Major unions are petitioning against the assault on our democratic rights. Sign the petition at https://submit.jotform.com/250850668516059. We’ll be fighting cuts and privatization at the Main Post Office beginning 10 AM on Tax Day, April 15. National AFL-CIO called for town hall discussions everywhere. Your Dallas AFL-CIO will hold ours at 6:30PM on April 21 at 1408 N Washington.
Steelworker retirees will lead an advance into East Texas with a fish fry scheduled for 11:30 AM on April 24 at the Wildflower Inn at Hughes Spring. Free transportation from Dallas leaves at 9AM from 1408 N Washington.
Our electoral program is up and running. Phone banking and door-to-door canvassing are being coordinated by Political Director Earnest Tilley. etilley2006@yahoo.com
Preparation Leads to Victory
The Communications Workers called off their Dallas march on April 11 because they had already achieved a tentative agreement with AT&T Southwest. UAW 848 members at Qarbon in Red Oak overwhelmingly ratified their new contract this week after previously turning in an unprecedented 100% strike authorization vote. Texas Alliance for Retired Americans picketed a Social Security office. The more our members and friends are informed and prepared, the less likely it is that we will have to take drastic action!
Retirees Release Political Data
Every year, the Alliance for Retired Americans publishes the names and voting records of Congresspersons. “Hero” and “Zero” awards are handed out by local activists.
Coordinate Our Efforts
An unprecedented number of people are participating in the national fightback, but we could be more effective if we coordinated. To that end, on-line meetings for anybody who is interested in working together continue at 6:30PM every Friday. Register (if you haven’t already)
Join Our Solidarity Brigade
Click here to get updates whenever activists are needed. For text alerts, send the word "action" to the phone number 235246. Paste Bit.ly/DallasCLC?r=qr into your browser and join our Dallas political program. Everyone is encouraged to join the national Department of People Who Work for a Living. Please also subscribe to the Texas AFL-CIO weekly newsletter by writing to labor@texasaflcio.org. We are fighting for working families in every available arena.
Contact List
- Political Committee Earnest Tilley etilley2006@yahoo.com
- Pride at Work Shayla Nguyen shaylan3912@gmail.com
- Texas Alliance for Retired Americans Judy Bryant judy4tara@aol.com
- Young Active Labor Leaders Stu Becker stubecker89@gmail.com
MORE ACTIONS COMING UP
Apr 11: Seniors and others who qualify are already filing their ballots for the May 3 election. It is not too late to apply to your county election office
Apr 11, 6:30P (and every Friday until May 2): Protest Coordinating Committee meets on-line. All are welcome. Register (if you haven’t already)
Apr 12, 10A: North Oak Cliff GOTV Block Walk. https://www.dallasdemocrats.org/
Apr 13, Noon: Stonewall Democrats block walk. See https://www.mobilize.us/?utm_source=mobilize&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=footer
Apr 14, 3-7 (and every weekday until the election): phone banking with Dallas AFL-CIO. etilley2006@yahoo.com
Apr 15, 10A: (tax day) join postal employees at Dallas Main Post office, just west of downtown on Hiway 30
Apr 16, 11:30AM: SOAR (Steelworker Retirees) Fish fry at The Wildflower Inn at Hughes Spring. Van from Dallas leaves at 9AM from 1408 N Washington
Apr 16, 11A: Dallas Democrats Postcard writing at 1414 N Washington
Apr 17-24: Boycott Walmart called by “People’s Union.”
Apr 17, 7:30P: Dallas Central Labor Council meeting for all affiliated union members
Apr 18: Nationwide “buy nothing” economic blackout called by "People's Union"
Apr 19, 9A – and every Saturday until the election: Block walking with Dallas AFL-CIO from 1408 N Washington. etilley2006@yahoo.com
Apr 19: Another round of “Hands Off” rallies in many places. See https://www.fiftyfifty.one/
Apr 19, 12P: “Hands Off Rally at Burk Burnett Park, 501 W 7th, in Ft Worth
Apr 19, 2P: Pleasant Grove GOTV Block Walking. https://www.dallasdemocrats.org/
Apr 21,6P: Town Hall meeting at Hamilton Park United Methodist Church, 11881 Schroeder Road Dallas, TX 75243
Apr 21, 6:30: Labor's Town Hall sponsored by Dallas AFL-CIO at 1408 N Washington
Apr 22: Early in-person voting for the May 3 election begins
Apr 22, 10A: Early vote rally at 600 Commerce downtown Contact etilley2006@yahoo.com
Apr 26, 10A: Buckner Terrace GOTV Block Walk. https://www.dallasdemocrats.org/
Apr 26, 10A: North Dallas GOTV block walking. https://www.dallasdemocrats.org/
Apr 27, 2P: People's march beginning International Workers Week begins at Civic Garden Park, 1100 Commerce in Dallas. Contact mazumdarrick@gmail.com
Apr 28: Workers Memorial Day to commemorate workers killed or injured on the job
Apr 29: Early voting ends for May 3 election
May 1, Noon: Retiree picnic at Kidd Springs Park on Sylvan. Contact judy4tara@aol.com
May 1, 7P: Pot Luck Dinner with Workers Defense Project at 3530 Forest Lane #215B in Dallas. Call 4696573926
May 3, 10A: West Dallas GOTV block walk. https://www.dallasdemocrats.org/
May 3: City and school board local elections
May 8, 11A: Covered dish luncheon at 2218 E Main in Grand Prairie. To participate on-line, register here
May 19, 7P: Gene Lantz speaks on labor at Metrocrest Democrats, 3822 Beltline Road, Addison, Texas. Contact robinson_kimmy@yahoo.com
Jun 4, 12:30P: Dallas Chapter of Texas Alliance for Retired Americans meets at 334 Centre in Dallas. Contact judy4tara@aol.com
Jul 25-27: YALL state convention in North Texas