We’re the Austin chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.
We organize to win sustainable working class power.
Austin DSA’s activities include:
Organizing and strike support for Texas unions
Electoral campaigns to elect socialists in office, such as AISD board member Andrew Gonzales and District Attorney José Garza
Rapid response protests and events, such as for reproductive justice and trans rights
Political education events
Check out our full calendar for ways to get involved.
Our work
Notable campaigns have been:
City of Austin paid sick leave
Water breaks, sick pay, and OSHA safety training for AISD construction workers’
$250 million for affordable housing
Austin Police Oversight Act
Restaurant Workers United organizing Via 313
Support for Alphabet Union at Google and National Nurses United at Ascension Seton
Heidi Sloan for TX 25 in 2020
Learn more and attend an event.
Why join?
Austin DSA members fight for impactful change in our community. When you join, you can:
Lead and launch campaigns and protests
Vote on endorsements and leadership
Become part of a community that actively educates and builds each other up