Join us for the biggest Labor Day Celebration yet!
Monday, September 3, 2007, Florida State Fairgrounds, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Entrance off MLK--$5.00 parking for cars/$10.00 for RV’s)
FREE Admission
We are pleased to announce that Rich Trumka, Secretary-Treasurer, AFL-CIO, will be our keynote speaker. Our program will begin promptly at 11:30 AM in the Special Events Center at the Fairgrounds.
Don’t forget the many fun events planned!
- Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place for “Best of Show” in both the classic car and motorcycle categories.
- Test your skill in the Water Balloon Contest, beginning at 12:30 PM, with the winners walking away with $$!
- Spin the "Property Tax Wheel of Misfortune" beginning at 1:00 PM.
- Get your raffle tickets for a chance at a pair of Bucs tickets or one of our other great prizes!
- Visit the Kids Fun Fair carnival rides, unlimited and free with wristband (pre-purchase required).
- The Bloodmobile will be there--let's beat our record of 30 pints from last year!
- Stroll through the many union and informational exhibits.
- Enjoy a family-oriented day with your union brothers and sisters, VIP's and live entertainment!
BBQ dinner tickets (this year's menu is BBQ ribs, chicken breasts and hotdogs served with cole slaw, corn on the cob, garlic bread stix and sweet & unsweet tea) at the special union member pricing WILL NOT be available at the event—all dinner tickets sold by the Council at the event will cost $15.00 each.
It’s not too late to pick up union member priced tickets (which comes with a wrist band good for unlimited carnival rides)—just contact your local union!
Subject: Remembering Reuther on Labor Day
As we celebrate Labor Day by marching in community parades,
attending local union picnics and other activities, may we all
enjoy the time with family, friends and co-workers.
This Labor Day weekend has a special meaning for UAW families.
On Sept. 1, we will be remembering Walter Reuther on the 100th
anniversary of his birth.
Walter P. Reuther served as UAW president from 1946 to his
untimely death in 1970. During his administration, the UAW
negotiated collective bargaining agreements that raised the
living standards for the entire working class. But, it was never
just about another nickel in the paycheck or another dollar in
pension credits. To Reuther, the UAW was not only a trade union;
it was a social movement.
From the Civil Rights movement to fighting for national health
care, Walter Reuther made sure the UAW was front and center.
It was the Reuther years that ensured democracy in our union
through the Public Review Board; demanded honesty and integrity
through our Ethical Practices Code; and instituted measures to
encourage younger leadership.
On this Labor Day, the UAW honors the life of Walter Reuther as
we carry forward his legacy for future generations.
Happy Labor Day!
In solidarity,
Ron
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Times reports: The merits of unions is a major theme at a Tampa event celebrating the U.S. worker.
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