Dear Friend,

Michigan is honored to have the President of the United States in Detroit on Monday to celebrate Labor Day.  All are welcome to be part of this important tradition.  In addition to the President, speakers will include Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, national AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, UAW President Bob King, Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa, SEIU President Mary Kay Henry, Members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation, and special musical performances by the fabulous Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and the Mosaic Youth Theater of Detroit.

Downtown events begin with the actual labor day parade at 9am, followed by the rally at the GM Parking lot next to the Renaissance Center on Atwater Street, between St. Antoine and Beaubien.  Gates will open at 10am and guests can enter at the corner of Rivard and Atwater Streets.  The events is free and open to all.  Do be aware that all attendees will go through airport-like security and should bring as few personal items as possible.  No bags, sharp objects, chairs, umbrellas, liquids or signs will be allowed inside the venue.  Cameras and cell phones are permitted.

Join Deborah and me as well as our friends, family and other community members in honoring the working men and women who make America strong!  Hope to see you Monday.

With every good wish,

Sincerely yours,

John Dingell