Thousands of union members, their families and supporters gathered in South Philadelphia for the Tri-State Labor Day Parade and Family Festival on Monday.<\/p>\n
The day began with a parade down Columbus Boulevard honoring local workers before festivities continued at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Union Hall.<\/p>\n
The event, hosted by the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, celebrated organized labor and its role in the region.<\/p>\n
“Everybody in the world knows Philadelphia is a labor town and this is our day to really show solidarity and prove it,” said Jim Snell of Steamfitters Local 420.<\/p>\n
The festival brought together union members, community partners and elected officials, including Philadelphia City Councilmember Jim Harrity, who spoke about his labor background.<\/p>\n
“Well, I’m a 23-year member of the Laborers Local 57. I actually dug holes for a living for a long time. A lot of politicians say they’re with a union. I’m actually with a union,” Harrity said.<\/p>\n
Families also participated in the celebration, highlighting the event’s community focus.<\/p>\n
“I love 401 because my dad works here,” one child said.<\/p>\n
Organizers said the event was designed to recognize the contributions of workers throughout the region.<\/p>\n
“It feels good to be celebrated and to be recognized for the work we do around the city so it feels good,” said Ray Nixon of Local 19 Sheetmetal Workers.<\/p>\n
The festivities continued throughout the day as labor organizations and their supporters gathered to celebrate workers and the labor movement in Philadelphia.
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