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LaborDay-08-(1-14):NWLP 8/12/08 10:03 AM Page 3 Union Food Bank needs funds to feed less fortunate Labor Day Picnics Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 Astoria – 50th annual picnic at Cullaby Lake Park (8.5 miles south of Astoria). Noon – 4 p.m. Sponsored by International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 50. Call 503-325-2271 for more information. The Carpenters Food Bank is ap- pealing for cash donations to help feed those in need. The all-volunteer food bank, now in its 25th year, is housed in the basement of the union hall at 2205 N. Lombard, Portland. The food bank is feeding over 500 families a month, said Mike Fahey, who along with his wife Sandy coordinates the program. Fahey said cash donations are needed to help purchase food items that, even at bulk rate prices, are becoming more and more expensive. Food boxes are distributed the third Friday each month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contributions can be sent to: Food Bank, P.O. Box 17358, Portland OR 97217. Paid for by Brian Baird for Congress Bend – Picnic at Pioneer Park in Bend. Noon–5 p.m. Sponsored by the Central Oregon Central Labor Council. Contact Fernando Gapasin at 503-701-6701 or Jerry Fletcher at 541-350-0265 for more informa- tion. Brian Baird, Our Congressman $PNNPO 4FOTF t -FBEFSTIJQ t 1SPWFO 3FTVMUT Eugene/Springfield – Picnic at Jasper Park in Jasper. Noon. Spon- sored by the Lane County Central labor Council. Contact Pat Riggs- Henson, 541-746-5905 or 541 915-3100 for more information. Lowering energy prices, ending speculation, increasing domestic production Medford – Picnic at TouVelle State Park in White City. 11 a.m. to dusk. Sponsored by the Southern Oregon Central Labor Council. Call Carol Bennett at 541-664-0804 for more information. Controlling health care costs and improving access McMinnville – United Steelworkers Local 8378 is hosting a picnic for its members at Lower Wennerberg Park in Carlton. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Live music, barbecue and activities for people of all ages. Fighting to strengthen our economy Combating meth and keeping our communities safe North Bend – Picnic at Ferry Street Park in North Bend. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Southwestern Oregon Central Labor Council. Call Robert Westerman at 541-756-3907 or Shawn Jennings at 541- 396-3244 for more information. Established in 1900 at Portland, Oregon as a voice of the labor movement. 4275 NE Halsey St., P.O. Box 13150, Portland, Ore. 97213 Telephone: (503) 288-3311 Editor: Michael Gutwig Staff: Don McIntosh, Cheri Rice Published on a semi-monthly basis on the first and third Fridays of each month by the Oregon Labor Press Publishing Co. Inc., a non- profit corporation owned by 20 unions and councils including the Oregon AFL-CIO. Serving more than 120 union organizations in Ore- gon and SW Washington. Subscriptions $13.75 per year for union members. Group rates available to trade union organizations. PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT PORTLAND, OREGON. CHANGE OF ADDRESS NOTICE: Three weeks are required for a change of address. When ordering a change, please give your old and new addresses and the name and number of your local union. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS, P.O. BOX 13150, PORTLAND, OR 97213-0150 AUGUST 15, 2008 Brian Baird, Democrat for Congress 32 %R[ 9DQFRXYHU :$ ZZZ%ULDQ%DLUGFRP Paid for by Brian Baird for Congress Carpenters, Electricians, Laborers, Glaziers, Sheetmetal Workers, Floorcoverers, Bricklayers, Cement Masons, Roofers, Asbestos Workers, Millwrights, Painters, Elevators, Plasterers, Family Carpenters, Electricians, Laborers, Glaziers, Sheetmetal Workers, Floorcoverers, Bricklayers, Cement Masons, Roofers, Asbestos Workers, Millwrights, Painters, Eleva- (International Standard Serial Number 0894-444X) Carpenters, Electricians, Laborers, Glaziers, Sheetmetal Workers, Floorcoverers, Bricklayers, Cement Masons, Roofers, Asbestos Workers, Millwrights, Painters, Elevators, Plasterers, Portland – Picnic at Oaks Amusement Park in Southeast Portland. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Northwest Oregon Labor Council. Carnival rides, live music, pro wrestling, political speeches. Scrip is 25 cents each and is good for hot dogs and beverages. A deluxe carnival ride bracelet costs $8.50 and includes all rides and roller skating. Call 503-235-9444 for more information. Making government accountable We offer a variety of products to suit your individual needs! The Staff of IBEW & United Workers FCU would like to thank our union members and their families for their support and use of the Credit Union. Loans Credit Union Direct Lending (CUDL) Savings Accounts Checking Accounts Local and Business Checking Accounts IRAs Online Banking Online Bill Payment Certificates of Deposit Invest Accounts 9955 SE Washington * Portland, OR 97216 (503) 253-8193 * (800) 356-6507 www.ibewuwfcu.com Carpenters, Electricians, Laborers, Glaziers, Sheetmetal Workers, Floorcoverers, Bricklayers, Cement Masons, Roofers, Asbestos Workers, Millwrights, Painters, Elevators, Plasterers, Family NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS PAGE 3
