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Friday, April 9, 2010

May Day Rally and Celebration to take place in Salem

MEDIA ADVISORY
April 9, 2010

Contact:
Francisco Lopez, CAUSA Executive Director, 503.269.5694
Erik Sorensen, CAUSA Communications Director, 503.488.0263
Marlen Torres, PCUN, 503.560.6517

May Day Rally and Celebration to take place in Salem

Salem, Ore--On May 1st, in commemoration of International Workers' Day, Immigrant and Labor Rights supporters will gather for an all day celebration at the Oregon State Fair Grounds in Salem.

During this year's May Day festivities, allied organizations will hold a Rally for Immigration Reform and pay homage to Latino workers -- celebrating their contributions to the State of Oregon.

WHAT: May Day Rally for Immigration Reform and Homage to Latino Workers
WHEN: Saturday, May 1st, 2010 at 12:00 Noon
WHERE:
Pavilion
Oregon State Fair Grounds
2330 17th Street Northeast
Salem, Oregon 97301

There will be music and dance throughout the day including performances by Los 4 de Mexico, Arrazado, Chris Mesa, Samuel Davila, Los Diablitos, Chinelos, APANO (Asian) Floklorico, Los PCUNCitos, and Mixy Brakers Chapter 2.

A full schedule of performances and speakers for the day will be posted at CAUSA's website (www.causaoregon.org) in the weeks to come.

May Day 2010 Celebration sponsors: CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition, Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN), Radio Movimiento 95.9FM, Latinos Unidos Siempre.

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