Labor Council Committees
Committee on Political Education (COPE) & Legislation Committee
Chair: John Gardner, TWU | 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: Legislative@tcclc.org |
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: scholarships@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: unionlabel@tcclc.org |
Education & Training Committee
Co-Chairs: Josh Worthey, IBEW, | This committee helps create Labor education training for membership and to educate local communities. They organize trainings on workers' rights and labor history. |
Email: educate@tcclc.org |
Civil Rights Committee
Chair: Lisa Jacklet, UAW | 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: CivilRights@tcclc.org |
Standing Ethical Rights Committee
| Chair: Open | Ensure we are acting within our standing Ethical Rights. That policies hold up to our ethical commitments. Emails sent to this committee address any issues of ethics and responsibilities that the labor council should be alerted towards. |
| Email: ethics@tcclc.org |
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
Chair:
| A roundtable of multiple unions intended to identify, research, and organize new and current companies. This committee identifies where cross union coordination may benefit. Organizing leads are given to this committee. |
| Email: Organize@tcclc.org |
Communication Committee
Chair: Mariah Warwick, IBEW
| A roundtable of multiple unions intended to identify, research, and strategize organization communications |
Email: Comms@tcclc.org |