PHOTOS: 4000 People Attend May Day Celebration in Salem

Salem, Ore.  -- Today members of the Latino, Immigrant, Faith, Labor and LGBT Communities, Students and others gathered at the Oregon State Capitol in commemoration of May Day, or International Worker's Day. According to The Oregonian, 4000 people attended the day’s events.

During the rally, speakers discussed important issues facing Oregonians including driver's license access, tuition equity & quality education, voting and equal representation, safe communities, public safety, healthcare equity, immigration reform, justice for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered Immigrants, affordable housing, jobs & economic recovery and family unity.

Among the speakers were Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown, State Representative Michael Dembrow, Executive Director of Oregon Student Association, Emily McLain, Oregon AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer, Barbara Byrd, James Jacobson with SEIU and several others.

Here are photos from May Day 2011:

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Diverse Communities to gather at State Capitol for May Day Commemoration

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April 30, 2011

Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director: (503) 269-5694
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director: (503) 488-0263

Diverse Communities to gather at Oregon State Capitol for May Day Commemoration

Latino, Immigrant, Faith, Labor and LGBT Communities and Students to commemorate International Workers Day in Salem

SALEM, ORE. – On Sunday, members of the Latino, Immigrant, Faith, Labor and LGBT Communities, Students and others will gather at the Oregon State Capitol in commemoration of May Day.

May Day, or International Worker’s Day, is a day of celebration of the social and economic achievements of the labor movement.

Participants will gather on the State Capitol steps at 10:30 am on Sunday May 1st for an Ecumenical Service, which will feature clergy members from all over Oregon. A March and Rally will follow directly after the service at 11:30am.

MAY DAY 2011--International Worker's Day
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Oregon State Capitol
900 Court Street NE
Salem, Oregon

Ecumenical Service at 10:30am
March & Rally at 11:30am

During the event, speakers will highlight important issues facing Oregonians including Driver's License Access, Tuition Equity & Quality Education, Safe Communities, Public Safety, Healthcare Equity, Justice for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered Immigrants, Affordable Housing, Jobs & Economic Recovery and Family Unity.

For more information, resources and for those wishing to RSVP to the event, CAUSA has please visit CAUSA’s web page: https://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5535/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=40872

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May Day 2011 Commemoration at the Oregon State Capitol

There are only 9 Days left until May Day 2011

Join the Latino, Immigrant, Faith, Labor, and LGBT Communities, Students and others in celebrating May Day 2011 -- International Worker's Day-- in Salem on Sunday, May 1st starting at 10:30am!

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MAY DAY 2011--International Worker's Day
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Oregon State Capitol
900 Court Street NE
Salem, Oregon

Ecumenical Service at 10:30am
March & Rally at 11:30am

Issues
Driver's License Access, Tuition Equity & Quality Education, Safe Communities, Healthcare Equity, Affordable Housing, Justice for LGBT Immigrants, Jobs & Economic Recovery and Family Unity.

We will call for passage of:
Senate Bill 742 -- Tuition Equity
Senaite Bill 845 -- Driver's License Restoration

For more information:
English: 503.488.0263
Spanish: 503.984.4823

Flyers: English | Espanol

PLEASE RSVP FOR MAY DAY 2011 HERE: https://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5535/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=40872

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