Oregon State Rep. Diane Rosenbaum, a member of Communications Workers of America Local 7901, an-
nounces on Labor Day her plans to run for the State Senate in 2008. In the background, House Speaker
Jeff Merkely is leaving to run for the U.S. Senate.
A Labor of Love
Northwest Oregon Labor Council’s annual Labor Day picnic —
featuring the Patrick Lamb Band, professional wrestling,
carnival rides, politicians and tasty barbecue — packs ‘em
in at Oaks Park, with an estimated crowd of more than 15,000
(ABOVE) Families enjoy thrill rides at Oaks Amusement
Park on Labor Day. Many unions hand out ride bracelets to
members’ kids so they can ride for free.
(LEFT) The Patrick Lamb Band, members of Musicians Local
99, was a big hit with the crowd.
(BELOW) For the first time, entertainment also included
professional wrestling. A 20-man “over the top battle
royale” match capped the day’s festivities. The event is
promoted by Dr. Pain’s Wrestling Clinic.
NOLC Executive Secretary-Treasurer Judy O’Connor and her grandson Cody show
off signatures they landed from U.S. Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Darlene Hooley,
Gov. Ted Kulongoski, Labor Commissioner Dan Gardner and Attorney General
Hardy Myers signifying their support for the rights of workers to join a union.
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