Description

Today was a quick recap of this week's labor movement news and upcoming events. 

Starbucks Union - Houston

• First unionized Starbucks in Houston!
• Union leader was fired from Starbucks after almost 9 years
• Donate to his relief fund

Fort Bend County Houston Environmental Organization hosts workshop - “Crossroads: Gerrymandering and Environmental Justice”

• Wednesday, September 28 at 6PM
• Learn some background and hear updates on local actions you can take
• Westmoor Club at Aliana
  
  11333 Westmoor Dr., Richmond, TX 77407
• Posted by CEER on Instagram

Gulf Coast Community Town Hall on Offshore Wind

• Saturday, October 1 at 9 am
• Workshop at 9 am, speakers at 11 am, and celebration at 12 pm. Live music and refreshments provided. Entry is free
• The Gulf of Mexico is going to be the next offshore wind powerhouse, and, if done right, this industry has the potential to create THOUSANDS of family-sustaining union careers while cleaning up our environment
• RSVP

Harris County Tax Budget Action

• Review the Community Safety Budget proposed by organizers
• Review talking points
• Sign up to speak for Tuesday, Sept 27, at 10 am
• Speak virtually by registering by 8 am Tuesday, Sept 27
• Submit written comment via email to CommissionersCourt@hctx.net by 4 pm, Tuesday, Sept 27
• Commissioner's agenda
• Hearing for the tax rate and hospital budget
• Call your Precinct Commissioner and County Judge Hidalgo