As West Virginians enjoy spending time with family and friends this Labor Day weekend, the West Virginia AFL-CIO also invites residents to attend one of the many parades and events honoring the achievements of America’s working people.
“This Labor Day, let’s celebrate our working families, who are pursuing the American Dream and working for a better life,” West Virginia AFL-CIO President Kenny Perdue said. “This also is a good time to reflect on how the labor movement has worked to ensure fair wages and benefits for so many in the middle class, both union and nonunion.”
Among the many events planned throughout the state, the West Virginia AFL-CIO, the West Virginia State Building Trades, AFT-WV and several local unions are sponsoring a Labor Day Weekend Celebration at Appalachian Power Park during the West Virginia Power vs. Greenville Drive game Saturday evening.
“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.
Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016
Charleston – Labor Day Weekend Celebration at Appalachian Power Park
Gates open at 6 p.m.
West Virginia Power vs. Greenville Drive
601 Morris St., Charleston
Sponsored by the Charleston Building & Construction Trades Council, AFT-WV, AFT #4444, WV AFL-CIO, Kanawha Valley Labor Council, UMWA District 17, CWA WV State Council, West Virginia State Building Trades, UMWA Local Union #2286, Reconnecting McDowell
Sunday
Mannington – Annual Labor Day Celebration & Picnic
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hough Park, Mannington
Featured Speaker: UMWA President Cecil Roberts
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
Valley View Country Club, White Sulphur Springs
Sponsored by Workers United Local 863, LIUNA Local 1182
Contact:
Peter Bostic
304-667-3863 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Monday
Racine – 78th Annual Labor Day Celebration & Picnic
11:30 am – 4:30 pm
Featured speaker: UMWA President Cecil Roberts
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 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.