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Starting Thursday, Aug. 24, and running through Labor Day, Sept. 4, workers and unions will be showcased in the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion at the State Fair.
The pavilion is located at the intersection of Cooper and Dan Patch Avenues.
Several unions will have kiosks with information and demonstrations about their work. The pavilion also features live music by members of the Twin Cities Musicians Union, giveaways and programs with organizations such as the St. Paul Fire Department and the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.
Everything is free and open to all.
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At 2 p.m. on Labor Day, the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation will sponsor a unit in the State Fair parade. Union members will march alongside two floats, while union musicians and the Twin Cities Labor chorus perform labor and patriotic songs.
Union members and retirees are invited to bring their families and join the RLF’s parade unit. Participants will receive a free ticket to the fair. For a ticket to participate in the parade, you must RSVP. For more information on the event and to RSVP, call Vicki Beebe at 651-222-3787, x120.
View the schedule of Labor Pavilion events on the Minnesota AFL-CIO website.