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About Northwest labor press. (Portland , Ore.) 1987-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 17, 2007)
8-Hour Day, Paid Sick Leave, Higher Wages, Health Insurance, Overtime Pay, Pensions, Safer Working Conditions, Paid Holidays, Job Security, Severance Pay, Paid Vacations, Maternity Leave The preceding were brought to you by the men and women of organized labor, who won these benefits at the bargaining table and set the standard for all working Americans. Labor Day was originally recognized through municipal ordinances which were passed during 1885 and 1886. From the local level the movement developed to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in Septem- ber of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories. AFSCME LOCAL 88 With over 1.4 million members in 2007 and still growing strong. The Attorneys and Staff of S MITH , D IAMOND & O LNEY wish our friends and clients a Happy Labor Day! Practicing labor, employment, fair housing and election law for over 20 years. 1500 NE Irving Street, Suite 370 Portland, OR 97232 Phone: (503) 229-0400 Fax: (503) 229-0614 representing • Multnomah County Employees • Central City Concerns • Transition Projects Inc. • American Friends Service Committee Join with all our brothers and sisters in celebrating Labor Day 2007. Labor Day, dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers and a national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country Have a great day and enjoy the picnic. Amalgamated Transit Union, Division 757 We would like to wish all Union brothers, sisters and those serving in the armed forces a safe and healthy holiday weekend. Fraternally, ATU 757 Officers, Executive Board & Office Staff “Driven to serve” Best Wishes to My Friends in Labor Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury Paid for by Friends of Bill Bradbury AUGUST 17, 2007 NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS PAGE 25
