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PAGE 8 | August 2, 2019 | NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS ...Baseball From Page 1 AFL-CIO and its affiliated unions “to ensure that Portland is better with baseball—and that baseball is better with our labor commu- nity. This agreement is just the be- ginning of PDP’s efforts to gener- ate economic opportunities for Portlanders and people across the region.” In addition to baseball, PDP wants to see concerts and other events held at the venue. All of those would be staffed primarily with the same union workers. PDP is talking about a $1.2 billion stadium with a retractable roof and seating for 32,000 to 36,000 spectators. The organiza- tion has signed an agreement in principle with the Port of Port- land to develop 50 acres on Ter- minal 2 property along the Willamette River. In addition to the ballpark, the overall project would include housing, retail, of- fice space and more, making it a large-scale endeavor. The har- mony agreement does not apply outside the stadium. But a lot still has to fall into place. For instance, securing a baseball team. This could happen either through expansion of the league or an existing team relo- cating to Portland. The Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland A’s have been mentioned as struggling franchises. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred last year put Port- land at the top of the list of pos- sible expansion sites. “However it happens, Port- land is better organized than any other city in contention,” Cham- berlain told the Labor Press. Cheek said he is working on an aggressive timeline that would have them break ground in late 2020 and be ready for opening day in spring of 2023. “This agreement is a signifi- cant milestone on our path to bringing a Major League Base- ball team to Portland,” Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said at the press conference. “The energy behind this movement continues to grow each day.” Unions Signatory to the PDP Harmony Agreement: Machinists District Lodge W24; UNITE HERE Local 8; Painters & Allied Trades District Council 5; UFCW Local 555; IATSE Locals 28, B-20, and 793; Plumbers & Fitters Local 290; IBEW Local 48; Operating Engineers Local 701; Laborers Local 737; Sheet Metal Workers Local 16; Boilermakers Local 242; AFSCME Council 75; Sprinkler Fit- ters Local 669; and SAG-AFTRA. A DAY FOR PICNICS Every year on Labor Day, union members come together to celebrate family and community. Here are this year’s events. PORTLAND — The region’s largest Labor Day picnic takes place at Oaks Amusement Park in Southeast Portland, sponsored by the Northwest Oregon Labor Council, AFL- CIO. Members and their families from dozens of unions – more than 15,000 people – FOOD-DRINK-FUN turn out for barbecue, Deluxe ride bracelets $13.17 games, carnival rides, raffle Food/drink scrip $1.00 drawings, music, and a Burger + chips 3 scrip chance to hear from local Hot dog + chips 2 scrip politicians. The picnic runs 1 scrip from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There Chili Ice Cream 1 scrip will be a kids’ scavenger Beer 4 scrip hunt, and a blood drive Pop 1 scrip Water 1 scrip challenge. Politicians take the stage at 1 p.m. FREE SHUTTLE TRAIN! Free shuttle train: Labor Day is the busiest day of the year at Oaks Park. To help union members avoid traffic jams and parking headaches, the Northwest Oregon Labor Council has made arrangements with the Oregon Pacific Railroad for a free shuttle train into Oaks Park. The train boards at Southeast 4th and Caruthers, near OMSI. There is plenty of street parking near the McLoughlin Overpass and McCoy Millwork, and the Portland Opera will open its parking lot — yellow spaces only. The pin code for the gate will be 1895. The 5-mile shuttle runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last train). For more information, call the Northwest Oregon Labor Council at 503-235-9444. ASHLAND — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Emigrant Lake, Picnic Shelter D, 5505 Highway 66, Ashland. Food and entertainment for the whole family. Lunch will be served at noon. Vehicle fee of $4. Sponsored by the Southern Oregon Central Labor Chapter. BEND — 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Pioneer Park, NW Wall St., Bend. There will be food, drinks, and live music. Bring your family! Invite your friends! Please bring a dessert, everything else will be provided. Sponsored by the Central Oregon Labor Chapter. SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON - Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Counties Labor Council and SW Washington Labor Council are teaming up for a good old- fashioned union Labor Day picnic. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Haydu Park, 253 Kalama River Road, Kalama, Washington. There will be barbecue lunch, music, kids’ games, local politicians, and more. EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD — Splash Pool Picnic Shelter, 6100 Thurston Road, Springfield. Noon to 3:30 p.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs, live music, door prizes. Please bring a side dish to share. Sponsored by the Lane County Central Labor Chapter. LABOR DAY Monday, September 2 SALEM — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Riverfront City Park, 200 Water St., NE, Salem. A barbecue with all the fixings will be provided. Guest speakers from 11-11:30 a.m. Request two non-perishable food items per person, or $2 per person for the Marion/Polk Food Bank. Sponsored by Marion-Polk-Yamhill Labor Chapter. Contact Will Music at 503-598-6344 or williamafmusic@gmail.com NORTH BEND/COOS BAY — There is no picnic this year. Bethany Sherer 971.978.9534 12/31/19 2018
