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Lubbock Central Labor Council Picnic

As you might expect, Organized Labor — the folks that brought us THE WEEKEND — throws a great party, especially on Labor Day!

The Lubbock Central Labor Council had its Labor Day Picnic yesterday, and about 100 people showed up. Council members DeLeon and Klein both made appearances, and Commissioner Gutierrez was there too. Guy Watts, brother of Mikal Watts, was there with some Watts campaign staff as well. (This is the second Watts campaign visit to the Lubbock area that I’m aware of.)

I think organized labor is needed more and more in America, and in new fields. I would love to see an IT workers union, for example. Unions are one of the few remaining checks against the power of big business. Government hasn’t been doing the job lately for some reason…

…Hey! Have some pictures!

Lubbock Central Labor Council BBQ 1

Lubbock Central Labor Council BBQ 2

Lubbock Central Labor Council BBQ 3

And of course, being organized labor, there were plenty of adult beverages to go around. :)

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One Response to “Lubbock Central Labor Council Picnic”

  1. bmart Says:
    September 4th, 2007 at 7:28 pm

    Thanks Lefty for the coverage. In a country where we value the American Workers. All we want is a wage to raise our families, health care when we are sick, a safe working place and be able to retire with dignity. And a free trade agreement would be good.

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