Toledo Labor Day Parade 2021

Daily Dose  |  09/01/2021 4:00 pm

The Toledo Labor Day Parade will go forward this Monday September 6.

Several labor unions have decided to pause their involvement this year, but the Toledo Port Council, Northwest Ohio Building Trades, AFL-CIO affiliates, Teamsters, the United Labor Committee, and affiliated organizations will be represented along with some UAW and AFSCME locals.

“The pandemic has shown the importance of solidarity and our connection as brothers and sisters in the organized labor movement.” Said Kevin Dalton, President of Toledo Federation of Teachers Local 250 and Executive Secretary of the Greater Northwest Ohio AFL-CIO “Trades workers are reporting to jobsites, teachers are in classrooms, and grocery workers are stocking shelve. An outdoor parade is a safe event and all attendees and those watching will be asked to comply with current health and safety directives.”

“Our people are going to work every day and they deserve this recognition and day of brotherhood.’ Adds Robert Mapes, Business Agent for Iron Workers Local 55 and President of the Greater Northwest Ohio AFL-CIO, “We have gotten through because of the hard work and bravery of working men and women, and that is what Labor Day commemorates.”

Further details to come on the parade line up and timeline.