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The
Sacramento Central Labor Council hosted a Labor Day Picnic in William
Land Park. Ellen and I attended, and along with many union brothers
and sisters spent the afternoon amidst friends, talking and eating,
listening to labor friendly speakers, and applauding a swell magician.
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misc fotos-early walk about 3, magician and kids 4, magician and kids 5, the food area 6, speakers-fargo, others 7, families and friends 8, the beer area |
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walk about 10, speakers 11, tables 12, raffle 13, game area 14, buy a shirt |
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| Wishing we had thought to bring the directions we meandered about william land park before we stumbled across this welcome sight. The picnic's hours were 11 to 4. We arrived a little before 11. |
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| After parking we first encountered Seiu local 1000's Dan Carranza who was registering participants and handing out raffle tickets and food passes. Van Evans, also local 1000, signing in... |
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| In walking
about the picnic area I encountered Sacramento's Mayor Heather Fargo
and West Sacramento's city councilperson Chris Cabaldon. I suggested
they pose with the kids. Many local politicians attended which added to the feeling of an old time labor picnic, as well as confirming that labor united is a political force. |
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| Most of the participating unions already had their banners up when we first arrived, where their members later gathered. |