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What If They Don't Shut Down the Government?

Gene Lantz, Dallas President
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“We do not capitulate to fascists or bigots.” – AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler

If no Continuing Resolution is reached by Tuesday, expect the government to slam shut. Democrats are arguing to avoid massive increases in health care costs. Republicans are threatening massive layoffs. Whether they shut it down or not, the union movement is bracing for action.

Our shining hope is solidarity. North Texas activists continue to open up possibilities. At 11AM tomorrow, September 26, we protest at 122 N Beacon Street in Corsicana. We can help Starbucks practice for a national showdown at 10AM on Saturday at 2425 Valley View Ln in Farmers Branch. Our radio show is 9AM Saturday on KNON.org and retirees hold a planning session at 12:30PM on Wednesday at 334 Centre in Oak Cliff.

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Make “No Kings” Day The Biggest Yet

The October 18 No Kings Day of Protest will likely be the largest protest in American history. The http://nokings.org map shows 12 actions scheduled between Greenville and Weatherford, and more are surely in planning. Lou Luckhardt of Dallas AFL-CIO had started working on the main Dallas protest even before the national labor movement committed to support.

We need activists to put up tables for the labor movement at as many of the protests as possible. It would be a good idea to wear red, the color of the labor movement since 1789, and to encourage everyone to wear red on Thursdays until the threat of dictatorship is finished.

Solidarity in Practice

Lou Luckhardt speaks for labor, Steelworkers, and retirees

 

National labor leader Justin Chen at Dallas City Hall

Public employees joined together for a rally at Dallas City Hall on September 23. The main speakers were Lou Luckhardt, representing the Dallas City employees, and Justin Chen, National President representing the Environmental Protection Agency workers. Protesters included our Young Active Labor Leaders, Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees and Texas Alliance for Retired Americans. Although we come from different organizations and different backgrounds, our common cause is expressed in solidarity!

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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.

MORE ACTIONS COMING UP

Sep 26. 11A: Protest rally at Congressman Jake Ellzey's District office, 122 N Beacon Street in  Corsicana. Contact lou.luckhardt@gmail.com 409-309-0482

Sep 27, 10A: Starbucks practice picket at 2425 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Sep 30: Government will end writing nearly all checks, including Social Security checks

Sep 30: Possible government shutdown

Oct 1, 12:30P: Dallas Chapter of Texas Alliance for Retired Americans meets at 334 Centre in Dallas. Contact Judy4tara@aol.com or 214-729-0063

Oct 4, 2P: “Save Gaza Mega March” starts at Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla in Dallas

Oct 6: Last Day to Register to Vote for the November 4 election

Oct 18, 12P: “No Kings Rally” at Pacific Plaza, 401 N Harwood in Dallas. There is an on-line map showing many more nearby demonstrations

Oct 18, 8A: “Funky Town Clay Shoot” and fund raiser for Tarrant County Central Labor Council at Alpine Range, Fort Worth

Oct 18, 1-6P: Steelworkers retiree talent show at 3626 Marvin D Love Freeway. Info 214-536-2850

Oct 20: First Day of Early Voting in person