Celebrate Labor Day with food, music and fun Monday, August 19, 2013 · Leave a Comment LaborDay2013_storyphotoCome celebrate the labor movement by attending one of the many union-organized social events throughout the state on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. OSEA encourages our members to attend one of these events featuring free food, music and opportunities to hear from community leaders. If you would like to volunteer with one of the Labor Day picnics, please call the contact number listed under the event. PORTLAND: Northwest Oregon Labor Council picnic at Oaks Amusement Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. OSEA has reserved the 8 and 8A picnic areas and is hosting a free hot dog barbecue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for members and their families. This will include chips, soda and fruit. Attendees can purchase a deluxe ride bracelet for $9 that is good from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes admittance to the roller skating rink. Kids can also participate in a union scavenger hunt. The labor council will have guest speakers from 1 to 2 p.m. Contact the organizing department at 800-252-6732 to RSVP. A note about parking: Members can park at Oaks Amusement Park but should plan to arrive by 10 a.m. to get a spot. Members can also hop aboard the Oregon Pacific Railroad Company’s shuttle train at SE Fourth Avenue and SE Caruthers Street to get to and from the park between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. The round-trip costs $3 per person. Street parking for the shuttle train will be available near the McLoughlin overpass, as well as in front of McCoy Millwork and the Portland Opera. Call 503-651-2231 for more information.
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