Labor Day observances in the Southland will be highlighted by parades, prayers, and protesters.
Stadium workers at Angel Stadium say they are the lowest-paid major stadium workers in California and will take their case to fans arriving for the 6 p.m. game between the Angels and the Seattle Mariners.
"We are part of the Angels' team and we want to work to make sure that every fan has an enjoyable experience when they come to the stadium,'' said Alex Vega, an eight-year veteran usher, in the stadium.
The workers plan to distribute free hot dogs and hear members of various unions pledge not to cross any picket lines, should the workers go on strike.
Angels spokesman Tim Mead could not be reached for comment.
In Los Angeles, the holiday will be highlighted by the 32nd annual Labor Solidarity March in Wilmington, and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles' Labor Day Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Monday.
The march will begin at Broad Avenue and E Street in Wilmington at 10 a.m. A rally at Banning Park will follow at noon.
"We are marching in solidarity for a fully funded educational system, protecting collective bargaining rights, pensions and health care,'' said Louie Diaz, chairman of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Labor Harbor Coalition, which organizes the parade.
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez will be the principal celebrant of the Labor Day Mass, which will begin at 12:10 p.m.
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