Now is a great time to make plans to march with UUP in Labor Day parades in Albany, Buffalo, New York City and Syracuse.
Family and friends are invited to join in and march in the parades.
“It’s important for UUP to have a strong presence at Labor Day marches across the state,” UUP President Fred Kowal said. “Unions and working people are under attack by wealthy anti-union forces that strive to weaken and eventually break unions. I encourage each and every one of you to show your support for organized labor by marching in these parades.”
Albany
In the Albany area, the Capital District Area Labor Federation will host its annual Labor Day Picnic from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7 in Cook Park, Colonie. Hot dogs, hamburgers and vegetarian fare is free; attendees should bring an entree, salad or dessert to share.
Albany’s annual Michael Burns Labor Day Parade steps off from City Hall at 6 p.m.on Friday, Sept. 11. It wraps up at the Corning Preserve; fireworks will follow the parade.
Buffalo
The 2015 Buffalo Labor Day parade and picnic will be held Sept. 7. The parade steps off at noon at the intersection of Abbot Road and Stevenson Street in Buffalo; a picnic will follow at Cazenovia Park. The event is sponsored by the Buffalo AFL-CIO Central Labor Council. Call 716-633-2211 for more information.
Massena
The annual 2015 Massena Solidarity Parade and picnic begins at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 7. The Labor Day parade will end at Springs Park, where there will be a picnic; hot dogs, hamburgers, water and soda will be free.
New York City
New York City’s annual Labor Day parade is set for Saturday, Sept. 12. The parade steps off at 10 a.m.; it is sponsored by the New York City Central Labor Council. Hundreds of UUP members marched in last year’s parade in New York City, the first time UUPers from across the state participated in the procession, one of the largest Labor Day parades in the country.
Bus transportation will be provided to and from New York City from Albany and Long Island. The trip is free; t-shirts/hats, water and food will be provided. Watch for further details on UUP’s website in the coming weeks.
Syracuse
The Syracuse Labor Day parade will be held Sept. 7 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m.; marchers should meet at Gate 4 (Iroquois Gate) at 10 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Greater Syracuse Labor Council.