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As is the time-honored tradition, this extended Labor Day weekend will be filled with family picnics, football games and barbeques, bringing together family members and friends. Amid the festivities, the West Virginia AFL-CIO invites residents to attend one of the many parades and events honoring the achievements of America’s working people.

“The people of this state and country, those working in manufacturing, engineering, service or retail, use their talent, dedication and drive to make our nation stronger,” WV AFL-CIO President Kenny Perdue said. “This Labor Day, let’s celebrate our working families, who are pursuing the American Dream and working for a better life.”

Among the many events planned throughout the state, the West Virginia AFL-CIO’s labor councils and affiliates are hosting celebrations on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday -- including a run to raise money to help cover medical expenses for a Brooke County man severely injured in the workplace, and a reception honoring a group of Rosie the Riveters, women who worked in factories, often on munitions and other war supplies, during World War II.

 

“This is a great opportunity to take a moment to consider what strengthens our families and communities, and what we all can do, through our own activities and our vote, to help people sustain a good living in this out-of-balance economy,” Perdue said.

Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015

Mannington – Annual Labor Day Celebration & Picnic

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hough Park, Mannington
Sponsored by the Marion County Labor Council, AFL-CIO, the United Mine Workers of America and the Marion County Democrat Party

Contact:
Mark Dorsey
304-777-7642  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

White Sulphur Springs – Annual Labor Day Celebration & Picnic

11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Memorial Ball Park, White Sulphur Springs
Sponsored by Workers United Local 863, Laborers’ Local 1182 and the Southeastern Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Contact:
Peter Bostic
304-667-3863  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Monday, Sept. 7, 2015

Follansbee – 2nd Annual Labor Day Benefit Poker Run

To benefit Jay Yost, son of Senator Jack Yost who is recovering from severe injuries suffered in a workplace accident in January (facebook.com/JayTheKiddYost2015).

Registration from 10:30 am to 11:00 am

$20 Entry Fee / Pre-Registration $15

Checks payable to Brooke-Hancock Labor Council, PO Box 30, Newell  WV  26050

First Bike out at 11:00 am

Free T-Shirt at Start

Entertainment and Food at Finish Point

50-50 Raffle / Games & Prizes

Starting and finish points will be at Mustang Sally’s, 2443 Eldersville Road, Follansbee

Sponsored by the Brooke-Hancock Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Contact:

Ryan Omaits

740-298-2075  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Racine – 77th Annual Labor Day Celebration & Picnic

11:30 am – 4:30 pm

John Slack Memorial Park, Racine

Sponsored by the United Mine Workers of America

Contact:

Ted Hapney

304-552-4498  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Paden City Labor Day Parade & Evening Concert

 

1:00 pm

Parade lineup is 12:00 pm at the South End of Town

7:30 pm – A performance by Jimmy Fortune (a former member of the Statler Brothers)

Free and Open to the public

Concert Sponsored by the Marshall-Wetzel-Tyler Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and Gold, Khourey & Turak, Attorneys at Law

Contact:

BB Smith

304-545-7781  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015

Martinsburg -- An Evening With Rosie: The Rosie the Riveter Movement

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Featuring World War II Rosies and their families

The Hub, 126 E Burke Street, Martinsburg

Light refreshments will be served

Sponsored by the Thanks! Plain & Simple Inc, Eastern Panhandle Labor Council, AFL-CIO and the Unity Labor Table

Contact:

Sammi Brown

304-283-0315  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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