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
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