Streator, IL (MMD Newswire) August 28, 2012 --
Labor Leader Honored with a Quarter Million Dollar Statue and City Park Plaza
What: Former Illinois AFL-CIO President Reuben G. Soderstrom will be honored during a city wide Labor Day celebration in Streator, IL. Special dignitaries such as Mike Carrigan, President of the Illinois AFL-CIO will be in attendance and are schedule to speak during the plaza dedication ceremony.
Why: Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has announced Sept. 2, 2012 as Reuben G. Soderstrom Day. Reuben G. Soderstrom was a fundamental humanitarian who fought for the rights of the common man, helping to instate such laws as the 40 hour work week, workers compensation, women's 8 hour work day and many more
Who Should Attend: The event is open to the public-all are invited to attend the dedication ceremony and statue unveiling
When: Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 parade at 12 pm and Dedication Ceremony in city park at 1:30 pm
Where: Streator, Illinois in Streator's city park-parking available throughout the city
Media Contact:
Steve Soderstrom / Ashley Phillips, 309-690-6072, aphillips@skinnews.com,
www.reubengsoderstromfoundation.com
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