It’s that time of year again! Join us to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of American workers at a location near you.
Find a Labor Day event near you!
Anaheim: Orange County Labor Federation Pre-Labor Day Celebration
Anderson (near Redding, CA) Five Counties Central Labor Council’s 32nd Annual Labor Day Picnic
Bakersfield: Kern-Inyo-Mono Central Labor Council Labor Day Pancake Breakfast
Benicia: Napa-Solano Central Labor Council & Ironworkers Local 378 Labor Day Breakfast
Butte-Glenn Central Labor Council Mickey Harrington Memorial Labor Day Breakfast
Eureka: Humboldt-Del Norte Counties CLC & Building Trades Council Organized Labor’s Annual Picnic
Fresno: Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings Labor Day Family Pancake Breakfast
Los Angeles: Nightshift Labor Day Music Fest
Monterey Bay Central Labor Council Fight Right to Work! Labor Day Event
Oakland: Alameda and San Francisco Labor Councils’ Fight for $15 & Bay Resistance Labor Day Action
Sacramento Central Labor Council Annual Labor Day Picnic
San Bernardino and Riverside Central Labor council Labor Day Cookout
San Diego-Imperial Central Labor Council Weekend Events
San Francisco Labor Council Annual Pre-Labor Day Breakfast
San Jose: South Bay Labor Council Labor Day Picnic 2017
Santa Rosa: North Bay Labor Council Annual Labor Day 2017 Pancake Breakfast
Tri-Counties Central Labor Council 2017 Working Families Labor Day BBQs:
- Ventura
- Santa Maria
Wilmington, Long Beach: 38th Annual Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition Labor Solidarity Parade
Alameda and San Francisco Labor Councils: Fight for $15 & Bay Resistance Labor Day Action
When: Monday, September 4th
Time: 8:30 a.m. – Action/March, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Rally Program
Where: Action/March at McDonald’s, 1330 Jackson St., Oakland. Rally Program at Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
Food & Drinks: Provided – Families and children welcome.
For more information and RSVP: Tamara Perinea at 510.499.6788 or Eleanor Angeles at 510.499.2839
Butte-Glenn Labor Council 4th Annual Mickey Harrington Memorial Labor Day Breakfast
When: Monday, September 4th
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Where: Chico Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave., Chico
Admission: Free pancake breakfast for union members, their families, and supporters
For more information: Mike Gentry, [email protected] or 530.519.5455
Five Counties CLC: The 32nd Annual Labor Day Picnic
Sponsored by the CLC, Northern CA Organized Labor Unions, and the Northern CA Building & Construction Trades Council
When: Monday, September 4th
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Anderson River Park (Main BBQ area)
Address: 2800 Rupert Rd, Anderson, CA 96007
Admission: Meal ticket $5.00 (include hamburger, chicken, or hot dog, beans & chips, (ages 6 & under free) – pre-sale tickets will be eligible for drawing (100% American made raffle prizes!). Pick up pre-sale tickets at the CLC or at your local union office.
Additional Activities: Watermelon Eating Contest at 2:00 p.m., Live Music by Fire Mountain Rock, Fishing Derby at Noon (bring your own bait & pole and come early), and soda, beer, Bingo, other concessions, and raffle tickets will be offered at a very nominal charge.
For more information: Call Loel Yerion at 530.262.1970 or Ruth Rhodes at 530.365.0601.
Humboldt-Del Norte Counties CLC & Building Trades Council: Organized Labor’s Annual Picnic
When: Monday, September 4th
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Sequoia Park Group Picnic Area, at the corner of W. Street & Madrone, Eureka
Admission: A canned food donation
For more information: Call 707.758.8548
Bring your family for hamburgers, hotdogs, BBQ tri-tip, salad, beans
Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings Labor Day Family Pancake Breakfast
Sponsored by the CLC, Building Trades Council and Organized Labor
Join us for pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit, coffee, juice, and ice cream!
When: Monday, September 4th
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (with program and fun after)
Where: Pirates Bay at the Fresno Fairgrounds (entrance and free parking on Chance Avenue)
Admission: $10.00 (children under 12 eat for free)
Activities: At the Pirate’s Cove Playground, Kiddy Cake Walk, Bounce house, raffle, pet adoptions, live music, huge raffle, voter registration, community groups, and elected officials
For more information: For ticket information e-mail [email protected] or 559.269.0165
Kern-Inyo-Mono Central Labor Council Labor Day Pancake Breakfast
When: Monday, September 4th
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: The Labor Hall, 200 W. Jeffrey Street, Bakersfield
Guest Speaker: Former International Secretary-Treasurer of SEIU, Eliseo Medina
Admission: Free to all
For more information: Call Imelda Ceja-Butkiewicz at 661.809.7773 or [email protected]
38th Annual Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition Labor Solidarity Parade
Bring the whole family! Traiga toda la familia!
When: Monday, September 4th /Lunes, 4 de Septembre
Time: Assembly Begins at 8:00 a.m. March departs at 10:00 a.m./Formacion empieza 8:00 a.m. La Marcha sale 10:00 a.m.
Rally at Banning Park at 12:00 p.m./speakers, music, shuttle buses, hot dogs, soft drinks, and more/Reunion en Banning Park 12:00 p.m./voceros, musica, autobuses de transporte, hot dogs, sodas y mas
Where: March Starts at: Broad & “E” streets, Wilmington/La Marcha Comienza en: Broad y “E” calles, Wilmington
For more information: Call the Labor Day Committee at 562.481.7275 or Labor day Committee, 7844 Rosencrans Ave., Paramount, CA 90723. You can visit us on Facebook.
Los Angeles: Nightshift Labor Day Music Fest
Featuring Grace Potter, The Revolution & more!Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Ozomatli, Poncho Sanchez, B-Side Players
When: Monday, September 4th
Time: Doors open at 11:00 AM / Show 12:00 PM (event ends at 10:00 PM)
Where: Grand Park,
Address: 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Buy tickets and find more information here
Monterey Bay CLC Fight Right to Work! Labor Day Event
When: Monday, September 4th
Time: Noon – Rally with BBQ at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Watsonville Plaza, 358 Main Street, Watsonville
For more information: Glen Schaller at 831.325.8575 or [email protected]
Napa-Solano Central Labor Council & Ironworkers Local 378 Labor Day Breakfast 2017
When: Monday, September 4th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Ironworkers Local 378 Hall, 3120 Bayshore Rd., Benicia, 94510
Special Guest: Eric C. Bauman, CA Democratic Party Chair
Speakers: Congressmen Garamendi and Thompson, Senator Dodd, Assemblymembers Agular-Curry, Frazier, Grayson and more
Admission: Adults – $30.00; children (4-12) – $5.00; children under 3 and out of work union members are free. This is a Family Friendly event, so bring the kids to see Kelly the Clown!
For more information: For tickets and sponsorship levels, please contact Daniel Espinoza at 707.246.9727 or [email protected]
North Bay Labor Council Annual Labor Day 2017 Pancake Breakfast
Join union members, activists, works families and friends as we celebrate the Working Class with Syrup!!
When: Monday, September 4th
Time: Pancake breakfast served at 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with program starting at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Carpenters’ Labor Center, 1700 Corby Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Contact: For information, to volunteer, sponsor, hang your local’s banner, or have a table for your materials, please contact Cindi at 707.545.6970 (office) or 707.508.7894 (cell), e-mail: [email protected]
Orange County Labor Federation Pre-Labor Day Celebration
Join the Orange County Labor Federation to celebrate Labor Day!
When: Tuesday, August 29th
Time: 7:07 p.m.
Where: Anaheim Angel Stadium, 2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim
Admission: Purchase your tickets now! https://www.groupmatics.events/event/orangecounty5
Show your pride by wearing your union shirt!
All attendees will receive a free Angels snapback hat
Contact: For more information and to RSVP, please call George Doctorian at 714.385.1534
Sacramento Central Labor Council Annual Labor Day Picnic
When: Monday, September 4th
Time: 5PM-8:30PM
Where: Fairytale Town in Sacramento’s Land Park
Admission: Free for union members and their family
Activities: Live music, vendor booths, BBQ dinner, raffle prizes, and lots of fun for the kids! Beer and wine served for a cost per ticket. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and relax!
RSVP: Online: https://sacramentolabor.webconnex.com/LaborDayPicnic
For more information: Contact Teresa Villasenor at 916-927-9772 or [email protected]
San Bernardino Riverside Labor Council Labor Day Cookout
Please Join Congressman Mark Takano for a Cookout with Brothers and Sisters of Local Labor
*Congressman Takano plans an update on the state of Labor in Congress as well as address any questions or concerns going into 2018
When: Saturday, August 26th
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: At the home of Stan Stosel, 782 S. University Dr., Riverside, CA 92507
Admission: The event is free, but an RSVP is required here –> http://bitly/2w32Byh
For more information or if you have any questions: Call Charlie at 315.573.3373 or [email protected]
San Diego-Imperial Central Labor Council Weekend Events
There are several events planned in our region to celebrate Labor Day 2017! See below:
UNITE-HERE Worker Action
When: Friday, September 1st
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (press arrive at 10:00 a.m.)
Where: Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd., Carlsbad, 92009
Event Leader: Rick Bates – UNITE-HERE
Pillars of the Community
When: Saturday, September 2nd
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: 6443 Imperial Ave., San Diego, 92114
Event Leaders: Brisa Johnson/Reverend Lee Hill
IAM – Mossy Work Action
When: Monday, September 4th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: 3535 College Blvd., Oceanside, 92056
Event Leader: JP Fletcher
For more Information: Email Brisa Johnson at [email protected]
San Francisco Labor Council Annual Pre-Labor Day Breakfast
When: Friday, September 1st
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
Admission: $75 per person or $750 for a table of 10
For more information: RSVP to Emily Nelson at [email protected] or 415.440.4809
South Bay Labor Council Labor Day Picnic 2017
When: Monday, September 4th
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Alum Rock Park, ‘Log Cabin Picnic Grounds’, 15350 Penitencia Creek Rd., San Jose
Tri-Counties Central Labor Council: 2017 Working Families Labor Day BBQ in Santa Maria
When: Friday, September 1st
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Pioneer Park, 1000 W. Foster Rd., Santa Maria
Activities: Food, games, raffle prizes, and fun for the kids
Cost: Free food to union members, their families, and community allies. With games, raffle prizes, and fun for the kids
Contributions: If you are able to make a contribution to help us keep this picnic free, please make checks payable to the Tri-Counties CLC, and mail or drop off your contribution to the CLC at 816 Camarillo Springs Rd., Ste. G, Camarillo, CA 93012
For more information: Contact Jeremy Goldberg or Daniel Mora at 805.987.0101 or via email at [email protected]
Tri-Counties Central Labor Council: 2017 Working Families Labor Day BBQ in Ventura
When: Monday, September 4th
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (fun, family, friends-Marshall’s Bodacious BBQ)
Where: Arroyo Corto Picnic Area, Ventura (take Foothill to Day Road) – Arroyo Corto Picnic area of the park
Cost: $30 for adults /kids free (lunch and free raffle ticket)
Purchase tickets: Make checks payable to Tri-Counties CLC; drop off checks or mail the check to Tri-Counties CLC, 816 Camarillo Springs Rd., Ste. G, Camarillo, CA 93012
Activities: Marshall’s Bodacious BBQ, ice cream, face-painting, games for the kids, raffle prizes, and more
Sponsorship: Contact the CLC for sponsorship opportunities and recognition