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ROCHESTER — CSEA Western Region activists recently marched with
their labor brothers and sisters in solidarity at the Rochester Pride Parade.
Our members were among more than 100 labor and community groups that participated in the walk, while thousands of marchers and parade onlookers took to the streets to spread the message of solidarity, love, inclusion, non-violence, peace and community pride. CSEA was a sponsor of Rochester, NY Pride 2019.
After the parade, community members gathered at Cobbs Hill
Park for the annual festival. CSEA, Pride at Work and other labor unions sponsored a vendor table while sharing resources and relevant information about current events happening in our working world.
“Once again, Rochester Pride events are a great opportunity to share labor’s message,” Monroe County Local President Bess Watts said. “The exceptionally warm reception we received as we walked down the avenue was a big thrill.”
— Ove Overmyer
Long Island, Metropolitan and Southern Regions:
Manhattan: Sept. 7: New York City Labor Day Parade. Meet by 11:30 a.m. at West 48th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. March time is 1:15 p.m. T-shirts, bottled water, and light snacks will be available. For more information, contact your region office.
Capital Region:
Colonie: Sept. 2: Albany Labor Day Solidarity Picnic. noon – 4:30 p.m., Cook Park, Colonie. Please bring a dish to share (entrée, salad or dessert). Hamburgers, hot dogs (and vegetarian options) and soft drinks will be provided. Please bring reusable plates, cups and utensils to make event zero-waste. The event will also include awards, entertainment and a silent auction. Sponsored by
the Solidarity
Committee
of the Capital
District.
Ithaca: Sept. 2: 36th Annual Labor- Community Picnic. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Stewart Park, Main Pavilion. All are welcome at this free event, sponsored by the Tompkins County Workers’ Center and the Tompkins/ Cortland Labor Committee. Please bring a dish to share — burgers (meat and veggie), hot dogs
and beverages will be provided. Attendees are also encouraged to bring reusable plates, bowls, cups and utensils. Contact the Tompkins County Workers’ Center at (607) 269- 0409 or visit tcworkerscenter.org.
Massena: Sept. 2: Solidarity
Day Parade and Picnic. Join the Jefferson, Lewis & St. Lawrence Counties Central Trades and Labor Council for the annual parade. Line up at 10 a.m. Willow Street
in Massena, by Coach’s Corner
Above, CSEA members show their union pride during the recent Rochester Pride Parade.
Albany: Sept. 6: Michael L. Burns Labor Day Parade. Arrive at 5 p.m. Park at the Corning Preserve
CSEA members and their families march in the 2018 New York City Labor Day Parade.
Restaurant at 10 a.m. The parade starts at 11 a.m. and
will end at Springs Park with a free picnic lunch to follow. Free CSEA T-shirts will be given
Marching union strong
CSEA Central Region members turned out in force for the recent City of Rome’s Honor America Days Parade. Here, our members pose with the region banner before they step off. (Photo by Don Lynskey)
September 2019
and beneath Route 787. CDTA buses will shuttle marchers to Academy Park, across from NYS Capitol, where parade will start. Lineup at 5:15-
5:30 near NYS Education Building; parade begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by food, music, games and fireworks. Event is free and open to all members and their families.
Central Region:
Syracuse: Sept. 2: Labor Day Parade, New York State Fair. Sponsored by the Greater Syracuse Labor Council. Line up at 10 a.m. by Gate 4 near the Iroquois Village (look for the CSEA banner). Parade begins at 10:30
a.m. with a rally to immediately follow. A limited supply of free CSEA T-shirts will be available. For more information, call the Central Region Office at (315) 433-0050.
out while supplies last. All CSEA members and
their family members are invited to march. For more information, contact Amy Simmons at (315) 783-7555.
Western Region:
Buffalo: Sept. 2: Buffalo Labor Day Parade. Line up at 11 a.m. at the corner of Abbott and Stevenson, Buffalo. The parade starts at noon, followed by picnic at Cazenovia Park.
Rochester: Sept. 2: Rochester Labor Day Parade. Press Conference,
10 a.m. NYSUT Building, 30 North Union Street. Parade begins 11 a.m. (Parade lineup instructions will be given at press conference.) RSVP
to Communications Specialist Ove Overmyer at (585) 354-1613.
2019 Labor Day events
Union members show their Pride
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