All Texas activists should take note that it is now more possible to work hand-in-hand with organized labor than it has been in more than 60 years. The national AFL-CIO is deliberately seeking coalition work with progressive organizations. They are committing themselves to work to help low-wage workers and immigrants, whether or not they are unionized. Food-service workers seeking $15 wages, Wal Mart workers looking for full-time jobs, and much-abused immigrant workers are all benefiting from union help.
The Texas AFL-CIO passes on a list of upcoming activities in the state:
2014 LABOR DAY EVENTS
San Antonio CLC Saturday, August 23, 2014
2nd Annual Breakfast
9AM - 11:AM
Magnolia Gardens, 2030 N. Main
San Antonio
Austin CLC Friday, August 29, 2014
Fish Fry
5:00 PM
Letter Carriers Local 181 Hall
601 Williams Street
Austin, Texas
Harris County CLC Saturday, August 30, 2014
BBQ Cook-off
9:00 am -6:00 pm
Pasadena Convention Center
Campbell Hall
7902 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, Texas
Coastal Bend CLC Sunday, August 31, 2014
Traditional Breakfast Tacos/Brunch11:00 AM
CWA 6137 Hall
1210 S. Staples
Corpus Christi
El Paso CLC Monday, September 1, 2014
Labor Day Breakfast
9:00 AM
Wyndham Hotel, El Paso Airport Complex
El Paso, Texas
Dallas CLC Monday, September 1, 2014
Labor Day Breakfast
8:30 AM
Hampton Inn
1700 Rodeo Drive
Mesquite, Texas 75149
Saturday: Aug 30, 10:00 AM Labor Day Workers Rights Board Hearing and March: “The Low-Wage Crisis: How can People of Faith be Part of the Solution” at Oak Cliff Methodist Church 549 E. Jefferson Blvd. Dallas, TX 75203. 2nd Annual Labor Day March. We will march to reclaim labor’s day displaying our banners and signs! The march will start from Oak Cliff Methodist Church 549 E. Jefferson Blvd. Dallas, TX 75203 and end back at the church. Then 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Rally and free picnic on the church grounds.
Galveston County CLC Monday, September 1, 2014
Labor Day Breakfast
9:00 AM
Walter Hall Pavillion
League City, Texas
Amarillo CLC Monday, September 1, 2014
Labor Day Picnic (Barbecue)
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Memorial Park (Gazabo)
2501 S. Washington St
(SW 24th & Washington)
Amarillo TX 79109
Lubbock CLC Monday, September 1, 2014
Labor Day Picnic
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
McKenzie Park
601 Municipal Drive
Lubbock, Texas
Permian Basin CLC Monday September 1, 2014
Labor Day Celebration
(11:30 AM)
Sherwood Community Center
East 49th and Everglade
Odessa, Texas