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Labor Council Committees

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Committee on Political Education (COPE) & Legislation Committee

Chair: 

Stevan Ruiz, IBEW

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 identifies allies.

Email: campaigns@tcclc.org 

Legislative Committee

Chair:

Pauline Mims, UAW

This committee works outreach to our local unions to find and educated members and affiliates on important bills and legislative issues in Texas. The Chair of this committee also serves on the Texas AFL-CIO ULLCO, a committee of union leaders across the state of Texas who coordinate trainings, information, and mobilization.

Email:

UAWchick@gmail.com

 

Scholarship Committee

Chair: 

Dr. Bobbie Thompson-Williams, Drs Guild 4

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. 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 the membership size of the Central Labor Council.
Email: info@tcclc.org 

Community Outreach Committee

Chair: 

Angi DeFelippo, IUOE 

This committee works side by side with local unions and community organizations to take direct action for change. 
Email: Angi.DeFelippo@tcclc.org 

Union Labels Committee

Chair: Cindy Rocha, CWA Check the authenticity of union labels from print shops, on candidate prints, and any official documents.
Email: cjrocha2002@yahoo.com  

Education & Training Committee

Co-Chairs:

Josh Worthey, IBEW, 
James Parker, IBEW
Stuart Williams, AFM
Chubb McCrory, IAM

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

Email: 

jworthey@ibewlu220.com

swilliams@musiciansdfw.org

 

Civil Rights Committee

Chair: 

Marilyn Davis, IATSE

Work with local organizations and membership for civil rights and actions to ensure they are not infringed upon (Cesar Chavez, MLK, etc) Keep labor at the forefront for equality.
Email: marilyn.a.j.davis@gmail.com 

Standing Ethical Rights Committee

Chair: OpenEnsure we are acting within our standing Ethical Rights. That policies hold up to our ethical commitments.
Email:  

Committee of Constituency Groups

Chair:

Tevita 'Uhatafe, APALA

The Chair position also comes with an Executive Board position. This committee brings the Constituency groups together to work on action items.
Email: tevita.uhatafe@tcclc.org 

Organizing Committee