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All four NYC mayoral candidates participated in the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn, which drew hundreds of thousands of attendees and featured increased security measures following last year's incident. The event also served as a platform for political engagement, with candidates meeting voters and community leaders.
Union workers, including UAW members, marched at the Labor Day Parade in Detroit, just nine days away from a potential strike against the Big 3 automakers. President Joe Biden expressed confidence that a strike won't happen, but UAW President Shawn Fain disagreed. Workers are demanding better pay, an end to the wage tier system, improved healthcare, and a shorter workweek. Negotiations with some automakers have stalled, and there is a growing concern about the possibility of a strike.
Despite the heat, Pittsburgh's Labor Day parade drew a large crowd as people came out to celebrate the holiday.
After a three-year hiatus, the Labor Day parade in Detroit is set to return with the theme "Labor United Stronger Than Ever." Union members from various industries will march along Michigan Avenue to Roosevelt Park, where a program featuring guest speakers and political leaders will take place. The organizers aim to emphasize the importance of solidarity and celebrate the contributions of working people. The event aims to highlight the interconnectedness of labor and community, emphasizing that without community support, there would be no workforce, and without work, there would be no resources for the community.
Detroit's Labor Day Parade is set to return after a four-year hiatus, with unions including the UAW taking the stage to speak. The parade comes as the UAW's strike deadline with the Big 3 automakers approaches, and UAW President Shawn Fain has accused Ford, GM, and Stellantis of refusing to bargain in good faith. Auto workers are pushing for pay raises, the elimination of wage tiers, better health coverage, and a shorter work week. Solidarity among workers is emphasized as negotiations continue.