Despite the unseasonably cool weather, our 4th annual Tacoma-Pierce County Labor Day Picnic at Wright Park was a big hit. This year's event featured musical act Loose Gravel and the Quarry, along with the union tug-o-war contest, kid's games and a free bbq. The team from ILWU Local #23 defeated the Postal Carriers for the tug-o-war trophy and was a featured story in the Tacoma News Tribune. Local and state politicians including Darcy Burner, John Ladenburg, Jim McIntire, Steve Conway, Tami Green, Calvin Goings, Troy Kelley, Tim Farrell, Rob Cerqui, Debi Srail and Dawn Morrell were present. An estimated 400 people enjoyed the fun, music and free bbq.

Special thanks to the following cosponsors:

• Pierce County Central Labor Council
• Congressman Norm Dicks
• Congressman Adam Smith
• Pierce County Building Trades
• UFCW Local #367
• Roofers Local #157
• IBEW Local #76