Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO Labor Day picnic canceled

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Posted: Aug 14, 2021 / 09:31 AM EDT

Updated: Aug 14, 2021 / 09:31 AM EDT

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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — On Friday, the Greater New Orleans AFL- CIO President, “Tiger” Hammond announced the cancellation of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO Labor Day picnic.

The event is canceled due to the surge in COVID-19 cases across the state, along with the delta variant and the Mayors decision to place further restrictions on the city.