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. |
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Scholarship Committee
Chair: Dr. Bobbie Thompson-Williams | This 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: Open | Ensure 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: Open | The 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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