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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