As West Virginians enjoy spending time with family and friends this Labor Day weekend, the West Virginia AFL-CIO invites residents to attend one of the many parades and events honoring the achievements of America’s working people.
“This Labor Day, working people in every corner of the United States have good reason to be proud, but especially here in West Virginia -- the birthplace of a teachers movement for fair wages and benefits that has spread across the country,” West Virginia AFL-CIO President Josh Sword said. “And as we celebrate the people who form the bedrock of our state and country, and the unions that fight for them, we’re also preparing for the important fights ahead.”
Immediately after the Labor Day celebrations, the West Virginia AFL-CIO will be kicking off its largest and most strategic political program to date.
“We’ll be crisscrossing the state, talking to working people about the issues that matter most: higher wages, better benefits, time off, a secure retirement and a fair return on our labor,” Sword said. “Working people are mobilizing and making our communities better for everyone, not just the wealthy few.
“When we support candidates who fight for the rights of working people, we build an America that works for all of us.”
But first, we commemorate the achievements of working families with the following events:
Marion County Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Annual Labor Day Celebration & Picnic
Sunday, September 2, 2018
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Hough Park, Mannington WV
Additional info contact Mark Dorsey:
(304) 777-7642 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Workers United 863 / LIUNA
Annual Labor Day Celebration & Picnic
Sunday, September 2, 2018
11:00am – 6:00pm
Valley View Country Club – White Sulphur Springs, WV
Additional info contact Peter Bostic:
(304) 667-3863 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
United Mine Workers of America
80th Annual Labor Day Celebration & Picnic
Monday, September 3, 2018
11:30am – 4:30pm
John Slack Memorial Park, Racine WV
Additional info contact Brian Lacy:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / (304) 541-3948
Marshall-Wetzel-Tyler Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Paden City Labor Day Parade
Monday, September 3, 2018 / 1:00pm
(12:00 p.m. line up at the South End of Town)
“Free” 7:30pm Jimmy Fortune Concert
(A former member of the Statler Brothers)
Brought to you by the Unions of the
Marshall, Wetzel, Tyler Labor Council, AFL-CIO and Gold Khourey & Turak - Attorneys at Law
Additional info contact BB Smith:
(304) 545-7781 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Kanawha Valley Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Will participate in the City of Marmet’s Labor Day Parade
Monday, September 3, 2018 / 10:00am
(8:30am line up at Marmet Elementary)
Parade Grand Marshal – Senator Joe Manchin
Additional info contact WV AFL-CIO:
(304) 344-3557 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.