I am humbled to serve as Grand Marshal on the 142nd anniversary of the NYC Labor Day Parade and stand in the enormous shadow of legendary New York labor leaders like George Meany, Harry Van Arsdale, Mike Quill and many others who dedicated their working lives to making life better for generations of workers and their families, Murphy said.
This year's parade theme is All Workers, Many Voices, One Fight, which organizers say underscores the unity among NYC workers and union members from diverse backgrounds. The theme also includes a shared commitment to advocating for better conditions and fair treatment, organizers said.
The parade will feature tens of thousands of workers from more than 200 unions and constituency groups, coming together to celebrate worker solidarity. Spectators will enjoy seeing colorful floats and banners, construction equipment, classic cars, motorcycles and other festivities as part of the big event.
And of course, the event is free, and will take place rain or shine. John Murphy, International Representative of the United Association, a union of workers in the construction industry, is this year's Grand Marshal of the parade.
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