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Labor’s Parade To Draw Crowd (Cont. from Page 1) The parade route will run from the spacious grounds of the Sheet Metal Workers Union at Columbus & Reed. From there it will head north on the Boulevard up to Penn’s Landing. Unions will gather members under their banners and take their floats onto the spacious grounds of the Sheet Metal Workers Union beginning at 8 a.m. The formal program, welcoming honored guests and extolling the heritage of Labor Day and its impact on working families, will kick off at 9 a.m. The parade begins at 10 a.m. sharp. The Penns Landing family fun fest will begin around 11:30 a.m. and continue to 3 p.m.
Patrick J. Eiding, president of the Philadelphia Council of the AFL-CIO, will introduce elected officials and union leaders at the program. The 21st annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade is three times larger than the very first observance of Labor Day which drew only 10,000 marchers in New York City in 1882. It was organized by Peter J. McGuire, a Carpenters and Joiners Union Secretary. A year later, parades were held in a score of states. In 1894, Congress passed legislation making the celebration a Federal holiday. President Grover Cleveland signed the bill designating the first Monday in September as Labor Day.
T HOMAS W. B LACKWELL D ISTRICT 190 101 NO 52 ND S TREET P HILA PA 19137 215-748-7808
R EP. A NGEL C RUZ
DISTRICT OFFICE
1555-D Wadsworth Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19150 (215) 242-0472 Fax: (215) 753-4538 WEB SITE www.senatorwashington.com
State Rep.
ROBERT C. DONATUCCI 185th District 1809 Oregon Ave, Phila., PA 19145
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Kitchen
JOHN SABATINA JR. 174th District State Representative 8100 Castor Ave Phila, PA 19152 Hours: 9am to 5pm Telephone: 215-342-6204
3rd Sen. District 1701 W. Lehigh Ave.Ste 104 Philadelphia, PA 19132 215-227-6161 www.senatorkitchen.com
State Rep.
Senator Tina
Dennis O’Brien
Tartaglione
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2nd District 1059-61-63 Bridge St
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Congratulations! – Joseph “Doc” Dougherty Business Manager Ironworkers Local Union No. 401
STATE SENATOR
LEANNA M. WASHINGTON
Ready to Serve you
State Sen. Shirley M.
Labor is the heart of productivity, the cause of growth and prosperity in our nation and, ultimately, the reason for our success. Our labor has earned us much to be proud of – and many accomplishments to speak of – but nothing and no one is more responsible for our achievements than the rank-and-file membership of our Union.
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OUR MEMBERSHIP, STAFF AND THE PHILADELPHIA STEEL ERECTORS ASSOCIATION FOR WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD THE SKYLINE OF THE GREAT CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
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Frank Oliver
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Councilman Wm.
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING IRONWORKERS LOCAL UNION NO. 401
They are Labor … and this is their Holiday!
State Rep.
S TATE R EP.
A Labor Day Salute To The Ironworkers
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State Representative
William Keller 184th District
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Labor Day Spectacle Biggest Cookout This year’s Labor Day Parade and Family Celebration also offers families
an opportunity to share in the area’s largest cookout this Monday.
As we celebrate Labor Day, I want to thank all workers who make valuable contributions to the city of Philadelphia and to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I also want to recognize the work of organized labor groups, who help workers obtain many benefits including fair wages and safe working conditions. Best Wishes for a Happy and Safe Labor Day! Parkwood Shopping Center 12361 Academy Road, Phila., PA 19154, 215-281-2539 8016 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia PA 19152 215-695-1020 2644 LeFevre St. • Phila., PA 19137 215-744-5361 Open Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 5 PM
Sen.Mike Stack
Families attending can bring their own lunches or pig out at the many vendors’ food and drink stands which have been set up for their convenience throughout Penns Landing. Prices are reasonably priced, making it affordable. In addition they will have a choice of great seats for the big show that will feature entertainment by the popular Urban Guerilla Orchestra, The Business, and other entertainment groups and soloists. The entire celebration kicks off at 11 a.m. and will continue through to 3 p.m., allowing families to head back home to enjoy other outdoor family gatherings. The AFL-CIO Tri-State Labor Day Committee has prepared a host of activities for the youngsters.