What a difference a couple of years makes \u2026<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n As you know, the 2021 and 2020 Labor Day parade and PFT picnic celebration were canceled due to COVID safety concerns. And while we\u2019ll be keeping an eye on Covid numbers as September 5th approaches \u2013 we are pleased to announce that the Labor Day 2022 March is ON!<\/b><\/p>\n <\/b>Some things have changed (breakfast at the parade instead of a picnic at the PFT \u2013 see info below<\/i>) however the thrust of what we do remains the same: PFT members will show up in large numbers, loud and proud, and use our TEACHER VOICES while marching with the entirety of the city\u2019s organized labor unions through the streets of downtown Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n Because Labor \u201cshows up\u201d when needed, where needed \u2013 and this year like no year ever\u2013labor needs to be seen \u2026 AND heard!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#0c71c3″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ sticky_enabled=”0″]\n Date:\u00a0 <\/b> <\/span>Monday, September 5th, 2022.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0RSVP Today!<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Time: <\/b>\u00a0 <\/span>Pre-March Breakfast at the Lot Begins at 8:00 AM Where: <\/b>\u00a0 <\/span>Melody Parking Lot<\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/strong> Uptown (corner of Wylie & Crawford Avenues<\/i>) Get There: <\/span><\/b>Shuttles are available from the PFT Building to the Melody lot from ** Shuttles return to the PFT from parade\u2019s end in downtown Pittsburgh across from the Wyndham Grand<\/b> (formerly the Hilton). Shuttles do not return uptown.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n Italian Ice for all shuttle riders upon return to PFT parking lot!<\/p>\n Keep your eyes peeled for a HUSTLE (text) reminder about upcoming Labor Day news!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>VIEW LABOR DAY RAFFLE PRIZE LIST!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider color=”#cccccc” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.4.6″ min_height=”0px” custom_margin=”-4px||13px|||” custom_padding=”||20px|||” global_module=”6497″ saved_tabs=”all”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ background_color=”#d2e4f9″ custom_margin=”||1px|||” custom_padding=”0px||18px|||” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#0c71c3″]\n Labor Day Morning Breakfast<\/span>:<\/b><\/span> <\/b>Served from 9:00 – 10:00 AM in the lot prior to the March (don\u2019t forget to <\/a><\/strong><\/i>RSVP<\/a> <\/i><\/strong>\u2013 it\u2019s how we know the right numbers for the caterer!)<\/i><\/p>\n Labor Day Raffle<\/span>:\u00a0 <\/b><\/span>Two Raffle Tickets go to each PFT Member Marcher, good for entries into a prize list that\u2019s expanding daily, including Steelers Tickets, Pittsburgh sports legends autographed paraphernalia, $100 Big Burrito Gift Cards, Admissions to local attractions like Fun For All, Carnegie Science Center, Phipps Conservatory, The Warhol, The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and more!\u00a0<\/span>RSVP now!\u00a0<\/span> <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Prizes will be available for pickup at PFT HQ after the Parade \u2013 or we can deliver to you as necessary.\u00a0 RAFFLE DRAWING AT our Parade Bus 9:45 AM SHARP!<\/b><\/p>\n Labor Day Choir:<\/b><\/span><\/span>\u00a0 <\/b>A smaller group of PFT members has been practicing to accompany the march with unifying labor chants and a few classic labor songs\u00a0 \u2013 we\u2019ll help you join in if you like!\u00a0 <\/span>See our Labor Choir information and rehearsal schedule by clicking here<\/a>!\u00a0 Choir members get extra raffle tickets!<\/strong><\/p>\n Labor Day T-shirts<\/b><\/span><\/span>:\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0LIMITED EDITION WHITE \u201cSuper\u201d PFT-shirts will be available for every PFT member who RSVP\u2019s<\/a> and marches with us on Labor Day <\/b>\u2013 ONE SHIRT per marching PFT member–plus one shirt for each of your PFT family members or special guests joining us for the march!\u00a0 Local\/regional AFT members welcome!<\/p>\n (All parties must be present to claim limited edition shirts.)<\/em><\/p>\n BE SURE TO RSVP<\/strong><\/a> to reserve your shirt(s) and guarantee your raffle tickets!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ custom_margin=”||1px|||” custom_padding=”||18px|||” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#0c71c3″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″]\n Click here for details–<\/a><\/strong>we literally cannot pull this off without your help!\u00a0 \u00a0Help needed for:<\/p>\n Use Your TEACHER VOICE<\/em> at the Ballot Box!<\/p>\n It is a uniquely specific tone of voice that both defines and transcends education ….\u00a0<\/p>\n Click here for details.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ background_color=”#d2e4f9″ custom_margin=”||1px|||” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]\n If you\u2019re interested in volunteering, or just want to know more right this second? Reach out to the Labor Day committee chairs by contacting either of the committee chairs by clicking their names:<\/p>\n Sandy Amato It\u2019s a HUGE deal<\/strong>\u2014one of the best ways for members (veteran members, retirees, and especially new members<\/em>) to connect with and represent the PFT in the most positive light.<\/p>\n Hundreds of PFT members march with their families in downtown Pittsburgh in the nation\u2019s 2nd\u00a0largest Labor Day celebration, and a delicious catered picnic (partially stocked with appetizers and desserts from members in pot-luck style<\/em>) awaits marchers and celebrants alike at the PFT building. (In 2022 we’re holding breakfast at the parade lot rather than a picnic).<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ custom_margin=”||1px|||” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]\n We raffle off great prizes, enjoy live entertainment, and are visited by political luminaries throughout the day. The list changes every year!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#cccccc” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.4.6″ min_height=”0px” custom_margin=”-4px||13px|||” custom_padding=”||20px|||” global_module=”6497″ saved_tabs=”all”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ custom_margin=”||40px|||”]\n — Help Wanted! EARN EXTRA RAFFLE TIX for pitching in to help your PFT Family on Labor Day! Click here for info.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/b>\u00a0RSVP Today!<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n
Here\u2019s What\u2019s Happening, When, Where, and More!<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
\u2013 \u00a0 Breakfast sandwiches, fruit and drinks.
\u2013\u00a0 \u00a0Labor March (our group) from Uptown begins at 10:30 AM or after<\/p>\n
<\/span> <\/span>We are in Group 2 of the \u201cWhite\u201d Division<\/i>. Look for our School Bus!<\/i><\/p>\n
<\/span> <\/span>8:00 AM – 9:30 AM<\/b>, or meet us at Melody Lot on your own.<\/b><\/p>\nSTAY TUNED!<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
EVENTS:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
IMPORTANT ITEMS for CONSIDERATION:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Helpers Needed!\u00a0 Earn Xtra Raffle Tix and Have Fun While Doing It.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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A Note On This Year’s Theme ….<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Can You Volunteer?\u00a0 Need More Information?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/a>Jen Mazzocco<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#0c71c3″ divider_weight=”10px” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_sidebar area=”et_pb_widget_area_2″ _builder_version=”3.24″][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.6″][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”||0px|||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ custom_margin=”8px||19px|||”]\nOUR HISTORY:\u00a0 It is a proud tradition for our union to be one of the most visible and vocal memberships in all of Pittsburgh on Labor Day!<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ custom_margin=”||1px|||” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]\n
Labor Day Honors Solidarity By Bringing Unions Together!<\/h3>\n
Documents & Links of Interest:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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