BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Workers, retirees and their families gathered at Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park on Monday for the Boise Central Labor Council’s annual Labor Day picnic.
The event brought together members of unions representing a variety of professions, from the construction trades to healthcare, transportation, and public sector jobs. Attendees spent the afternoon visiting with one another, enjoying food and family activities, and discussing the role organized labor plays in their industries.
For Boise Central Labor Council President Leland Heinbach, the holiday serves as a reminder of the workers Labor Day was created to recognize…