Northwest labor press. (Portland , Ore.) 1987-current, October 07, 2016, Image 6

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Newspaper Page TextPAGE 6 | October 7, 2016 | NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS Having fun while learning about labor A record 500 youngsters partici- pated in a Scavenger Hunt at this year’s Labor Day picnic at Oaks Park. Kids under the age of 18 used clues found in a “passport” to ﬁnd and learn about various unions at the picnic. For example, a clue might be: “We are the union that drives MAX, TriMet and school buses.” Answer: Amalgamated Transit Union Local 757. Par- ticipants then searched for the ATU picnic site to get their pass- ports stamped. After securing a required number of stamps, youngsters were eligible for a drawing to win a bicycle. A record 27 unions took part in the Scavenger Hunt, which is sponsored by Labor’s Community Service Agency (LCSA). Bikes were donated by International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 8; passports were donated by Holly- wood Impress; and packaged cookies specially-made by members of Bakers Local 364 at Franz Bakery were free to all participants. “It's a fun learning ex- perience that encourages kids to en- gage with labor," said Eryn Byram of LCSA, Scavenger Hunt coordinator. SWANSON, THOMAS, COON & NEWTON will soon become THOMAS, COON, NEWTON & FROST as we welcome our new partner CHRIS FROST. THIS NEWSPAPER BROUGHT TO YOU BY AMERICA’S LABOR MOVEMENT … AND BY OUR ADVERTISERS. LET THEM KNOW YOU APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT!