PEF Region 10 members march in 2002 Labor Day Parade. Photo by Bill Sachs
Celebrate Labor Day around NY state
By SHERRY HALBROOK
At this time, the state AFL-CIO reports the following community Labor Day events have been scheduled:
Thursday, Aug. 26
- Binghamton Broome-Tioga Federation of Labor/Central New York Area Labor Federation (CNYALF) will hold its Labor Day celebration at the Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton. For more information, call Ken Smith at 607 763-3662.
Monday, Sept. 6
- Albany Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF) is planning a Hip Hop for Labor Festival in an area park. For more information and to volunteer to help, contact Prairie Wells of the CDALF at 518 785-4672 or at
prairie@cdalf.org.
- Ithaca Midstate Central Labor Council/Central New York Area Labor Federation (CNYALF) will hold its annual picnic at Stewart Park in Ithaca. For more information, call Linda Smith at 607 756-5582.
- Massena Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties Central Labor Council will hold the 24th Annual Labor Day Parade, beginning at Center Street at 11 a.m. and ending at Springs Park where a picnic will follow for parade participants and invited guests. For more information, call Labor Council President Ron MacDougall at 315 764-2293.
- Rochester Rochester and Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation (RGALF) will hold the annual Labor Day Parade at 11 a.m. Unions will begin to assemble at 9 a.m. off of East Ave. in Rochester, between Alexander and Goodman Streets. A picnic will be held after the parade. Check the RGALF Web site,
www.rochesterlabor.org, for details or call Stephanie Miller of the RGALF at 585 263-2650.
- Syracuse Central New York Area Labor Federation (CNYALF) plans a series of events at the NYS Fairgrounds, beginning with an Interfaith Service and Blessing of the Workers at 10 a.m., followed by a parade at 11 a.m., followed immediately by a rally. A luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Empire Room. For more information or to purchase lunch tickets, contact Mark Spadafore of the CNYALF at 315 422-3363, ext. 11 or e-mail him at
www.cnylabor.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 7
- Newburgh Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation (HVALF will sponsor a Labor for Kerry and voter registration rally from 47:30 p.m. in Newburgh. Union members will be treated to speakers, important messages, and food. For more information, call Jen Fuentes of the HVALF at 845 567-7760 or e-mail her at hvalf@hvc.rr.com.
Saturday, Sept. 18
- East Meadow Long Island Federation of Labor will hold Long Islands 2nd Annual Labor Picnic from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine) at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. The event will feature picnic fare, games, clowns, softball, volleyball, music and more. Tickets are $12 per person, with no charge for children up to age 12. Call the Long Island Federation of Labor at 631 396-1170 for more information.
Contact your PEF field office for more information about events in your area.
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