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.
* Make your Labor Day a Union-Made Day -- Text MADE to 235246 for more union-made-in-America product lists.*