What Labor Day means to Philadelphia-area union leaders (PHOTOS) | Local News | phillytrib.com – The Philadelphia Tribune

What Labor Day means to Philadelphia-area union leaders (PHOTOS) | Local News | phillytrib.com  The Philadelphia Tribune

Labor Day could mean different things to different people, but for Philadelphia-area union leaders it means pride, solidarity, and “a celebration of the American worker,” leaders told The Philadelphia Tribune. The National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees march down Washington Avenue for the 39th annual Labor Day parade on Monday. —TRIBUNE PHOTO / KAYLA BROWN Mayor Cherelle Parker, left, is with the 20th Ward Leader Renee McNear at the 39th annual Labor Day parade on Monday. —TRIBUNE PHOTO Lt. Gov. Austin Davis waves to the crowd at the 39th annual Labor Day parade on Monday. —TRIBUNE PHOTO / KAYLA BROWN The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District Council 33 participates in the 39th annual Labor Day parade on Monday.

The Service Employees International Union Local 668 ride in a float at the 39th annual Labor Day parade on Monday. Members of the Transport Workers Union Local 234 walk in the 39th annual Labor Day parade on Monday. The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers march in the 39th annual Labor Day parade on Monday. —TRIBUNE PHOTO / KAYLA BROWN Members of the Laborers District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and Vicinity participate in the 39th annual Labor Day parade on Monday.— TRIBUNE PHOTO / KAYLA BROWN Members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)