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Mon Jan 2 2006
Twentieth Annual Western Workers Labor Heritage Festival
Labor Heritage Festival to Take Place in Burlingame from January 13th through 15th
The Twentieth Annual Western Workers Labor Heritage Festival, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s contribution to the civil rights and labor movements, will be held January 13th through 15th, 2006 at the Union Halls of the Machinists Local 1781, Plumbers Local 467, and Transport Workers Local 505, at 1511 Rollins Road in Burlingame.
The Western Workers Labor Heritage Festival has become a Northern California tradition. Union artists, activists and supporters come together to celebrate the diverse culture of the labor movement.
The weekend of solidarity will include music, drama, visual arts, spoken word, poetry, photography and more. The event kicks off with a Friday evening Song, Story, and Poetry Circle and features Workshops and Presentations, a Sunday Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and a Benefit Concert Sunday evening at 7 pm. The topics of the workshops will range from graphic arts, creating bumperstickers, anti-war activism, and using humor in songs and organizing. There will also be a discussion called "New Directions for Labor." The Sunday benefit concert will raise funds for needy workers. Flyer and registration form
The weekend of solidarity will include music, drama, visual arts, spoken word, poetry, photography and more. The event kicks off with a Friday evening Song, Story, and Poetry Circle and features Workshops and Presentations, a Sunday Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and a Benefit Concert Sunday evening at 7 pm. The topics of the workshops will range from graphic arts, creating bumperstickers, anti-war activism, and using humor in songs and organizing. There will also be a discussion called "New Directions for Labor." The Sunday benefit concert will raise funds for needy workers. Flyer and registration form
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