Labor Council Committees

Committee on Political Education (COPE) & Legislation Committee

Chair: Steve Ruiz

This diverse committee is made up of affiliated local union delegates who meet, research, and screen candidates who are seeking endorsements from the AFL-CIO.  

This committee also researches local legislation, identifies political leaders who enact bad legislation and identify allies.

Email: campaigns@tcclc.org

Scholarship Committee

Chair: Dr. Bobbie Thompson-WilliamsThis committee works outreach to our local unions to find high school seniors ready to take the next step to college. Students then turn in documents to the Texas AFL-CIO for verification of credentials. This committee holds interviews with each student and selects students to award scholarships to. Every year TCCLC awards 3 scholarships that are funded through our yearly golf tournament, the Doctor's Guild awards 1 scholarship, and the Texas AFL-CIO awards 1-3 scholarships based on membership size of the Central Labor Council.
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Community Outreach Committee

Chair: Open

This committee works side by side with local unions and community organizations to take direct action for change. 
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Union Labels Committee

Chair: Maggie Kramer

Check the authenticity of union labels from print shops, on candidate prints, and any official documents.

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Education & Training Committee

Chair: Open

This committee helps create Labor education training for membership and to educate local communities. They organize trainings on workers' rights and labor history.

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Civil Rights Committee

Chair: Open

Work with local organizations and membership for civil rights and actions to ensure they are not infringed upon (Cesar Chavez, MLK, ect) Keep labor on the forefront for equality.

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Standing Ethical Rights Committee

Chair: OpenEnsure we are acting within our standing Ethical Rights. That policies hold up to our ethical commitments.
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Committee of Constituency Groups

Chair: OpenThe Chair position also comes with an Executive Board position. This committee brings the Constituency groups together to work on action items.
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