On this Labor Day Weekend, we thank the workers, public and private, who make it possible for us to go about our daily lives. Special thanks to those working this weekend. Let’s celebrate all workers at these great Labor Day Weekend events throughout Maine: Saturday, August 30 Carry That Tune: A Celebration of Labor, Solidarity and Song Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m.; Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland In celebration of Labor Day, come out and hear musicians Micah Blue Smaldone, SNAEX, Nate Schrock, 9 to 9, and others perform some smart and rockin labor-themed songs. $10 suggested donation with proceeds going to the Southern Maine Workers Center Sunday, August 31 Central Maine Labor Council BBQ and Rally; 12-3 pm Capitol Park, Augusta Free food, games, speakers, pie eating contest RSVP to centralmainelabor@yahoo Monday, September 1 Southern Maine Labor Council Labor Day Breakfast 8- 10 am (Doors open at 7 am) Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray Street, Portland $25 tickets (student, family, low-income rates available) RSVP to Wayne Poland at 892-4067 Local unions encouraged to bring banners for a short march at the end Monday, September 1 Western Maine Labor Council Free BBQs in 3 locations; 1-3:30 pm Lewiston: IBEW 567 Hall, 238 Goddard Road Jay: USW 14 Hall, 16 Intervale Rd Rumford: USW 900 Hall, 232 Rt 108 (Free food, drinks and desserts provided. Optional lobsters for sale at Lewiston for $10) Monday, September 1 Eastern Maine Labor Council BBQ and Chili Cook-off; 5-7 pm Solidarity Center, 20 Ivers Street, Brewer $10 Suggested donation at the door 989-4141 for more info
Posted on: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 12:20:01 +0000
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