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Gene Lantz, President
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On November 20, delegates and affiliate members gathered for the last traditional meeting of the Dallas AFL-CIO Central Labor Council. As described below by Arash Farasat, it was a blast! The old council  (since 1910) will take a new form. We've done a great job, and everyone could take a well-deserved rest; except that we are still working our tails off:

  • Supporting the historic nationwide Starbucks strike and boycott
  • Standing strong against efforts to undermine mass transit
  • Electing our union candidates, especially those in January elections such as Lou Luckhardt in Ennis and Taylor Rehmet in Fort Worth
  • Holding continuing meetings with elected officials
  • Getting ready to have great fun at our Casino Night in December
  • Combining efforts with our state and national labor leaders

Letter Describes the Final Delegates' Meeting

Good morning Gene. I hope your night went well. I have some photos for you as promised.

We had a great showing last night, despite the rain. Bonnie [Mathias] read your letter.  We also honored Lou, Jason and Earnest's service. There were a few candidates announcing, including Lou and another Steelworker named Jose Loya. Starbucks Workers gave a report and we passed the hat for their strike fund. ATU spoke about the DART pullout elections in May, for which we must mobilize. We passed the following resolution which I think will be historic:

“The Dallas CLC will require Federal candidates running for the 2026 elections and vying for the labor endorsement recommendation to join in person with our community to have a dialogue about Palestine; prior to the 2026 March primaries.”

I believe we will be the first CLC in the country to engage with this subject in such a way. I can not think of a better step to take on the last full meeting of this institution. That step will help us get to the next one,  until the whole world is liberated. I know it.

In Solidarity,

Arash Farasat

There was a long line of speakers at the final delegates' meeting
Photo: Arash Farasat

 

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MORE ACTIONS COMING UP

Nov 21-Dec 7: Medicare provides an open enrollment period, current beneficiaries can assess aspects of their current Medicare plans, evaluate features of other plans offered in their area, and choose different coverage based on their needs. Patients are allowed to make updates like opting to switch from traditional Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan (or vice versa)

Nov 21 through holidays: Barristas strike and boycott against Starbucks. Sign up to help

Strategic pickets and national boycott of Starbucks

Nov 22, Noon: (and every Saturday) Protest dictatorship at corner of Mockingbird & Abrams

Nov 23, Noon: (And every Sunday) Protest dictatorship at corner Buckner & Garland

Nov 23, Noon: (And every Sunday) Protest dictatorship at corner of Jefferson & Zang in Oak Cliff. East Dallas Democrats are doing another one. Contact Sophie at sdtex2006@gmail.com

Nov 30: WNBA contract expires after 1 month extension

Dec 3, 12:30PM: Dallas Chapter of Texas Alliance for Retired Americans meets at 334 Centre. Contact Judy at 214-729-0063

Dec 8: Candidate filing period ends

Dec 12: Casino Night for Dallas AFL-CIO

fun night