America In Solidarity's 3rd Annual Tacoma-Pierce County Labor Day Picnic might have been our best yet.  A perfectly pleasant 70 degree day, clear skies, labor-based activism and a thrilling finale to the union Tug-o-War contest all added to a great day.

Clad in powder blue t-shirts, the tug-o-war team from NALC #130 (Postal Carriers) defeated the two-time defending champions from IBEW Local #76. The final match lasted for several minutes and could have gone either way, but the spirit and teamwork of the Postal Carrier team proved its worth.

An estimated 500 people attended the event at Tacoma's Wapato Park. Bob Wickline and his family band provided entertainment on the main stage while volunteers from ILWU Local #23 grilled hot dogs at the free bbq. Several politicians (and AIS pledge signers) including Councilmember Calvin Goings, Pacific Mayor Richard Hildreth, State Representatives Dawn Morrell and Steve Conway and Congressional candidate Darcy Burner signed a pledge to support the Employee Free Choice Act in a public ceremony.

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