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What's a good union rally without a banner? The September 3, 1962, Labor Day Salute to American Labor at the Plaza of the States began with these two lovely union representatives holding up a lot of Union Labels.

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While Plaza Coordinator Jack Gordon speaks, the Labor Day honorees in the Plaza of the States at the Seattle World's Fair await their turn. Left to right are unidentified man, Seattle/King County labor official Ed Weston, Mrs. George Meany, AFL-CIO President George Meany, U.S. Senator Warren G. Magnuson, Washington; Host Washington Governor Albert D. Rosellini and an unidentified man.

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AFL-CIO President George Meany (third man from left) was an honor guest at Labor Day Ceremonies, Sept. 3, in the Plaza of the States at the Seattle World's Fair. Joining with Meany after the festivities were (left to right) Ed Weston, Seattle and King County labor official; Governor Albert D. Rosellini of Washington; and Minnesota Senator Hubert Humphrey. Mrs. Meany is in the background.

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George Meany with World's Fair Band leader Jackie Souders and Plaza of the States Coordinator John F. "Jack" Gordon. Both Gordon and Souders were long time union members in their respective areas.