Labor plans Wednesday rally in western Kentucky

Organized labor interests in Kentucky are continuing their push for their endorsed candidates this week with a planned rally tomorrow in western Kentucky at the Kentucky Dam Village park in Gilbertsville.

Democratic Senate candidate Bruce Lunsford is among the confirmed guests for the rally, according to a spokesperson from the AFL-CIO. He will be joined by several state and regional labor leaders, including Maurice Davidson of the United Auto Workers, Billy Thompson of the United Steel Workers, and Bill Londrigan, President of the Kentucky AFL-CIO.

The rally is said to be "in support of candidates who will work to build an economy that works for all."

The 31st Annual Kentucky Labor-Management Conference is scheduled concurrently with the rally, and is occurring in the same venue. There, labor and business leaders are set to meet in an effort to better relations.

Organizers note Governor Steve Beshear may appear at the rally. The event is scheduled to begin at 3pm CT, located near the marina at the park.

The rally will be held as labor interests are gearing up in support of Lunsford and other endorsed candidates, including Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama (D-Ill.). Unions have begun canvassing on behalf of Lunsford, and also recently fired off a mailer denouncing his opponent, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Louisville).