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521 Party in San Jose, 2008: Videos

 We did it again! We had a great birthday party in San Jose. Scroll down below the videos to view the photos.



An acrobatic fire dancer entertains union members at SEIU Local 521's first anniversary party May, 21, 2008 in San Jose.




Local 521 members Starr Nkwuo and Salaia Copeland entertained the audience with Polynesian dances at the union's first anniversay party May 21, 2008 in San Jose.

521 Party in San Jose, 2008: Photos

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Samoan Dances with fire

Samoan Dances with fire

Cakes help commemorate Local 521’s 1st Birthday

Cakes help commemorate Local 521’s 1st Birthday

Cakes help commemorate Local 521’s 1st Birthday

Cakes help commemorate Local 521’s 1st Birthday

Cakes help commemorate Local 521’s 1st Birthday

Cakes help commemorate Local 521’s 1st Birthday

Candidate Richard Hobbs Dist.2

Candidate Richard Hobbs Dist.2

Free food

Free food

Fun for kids: Spider Boy

Fun for kids: Spider Boy

Fun for kids

Fun for kids

One of the more popular activities at the party: Group Dancing.

One of the more popular activities at the party: Group Dancing.

The Incredible Hulk greets (or scares) young visitors.

The Incredible Hulk greets (or scares) young visitors.

The Incredible Hulk greets (or scares) young visitors.

The Incredible Hulk greets (or scares) young visitors.

The Incredible Hulk greets (or scares) young visitors.

The Incredible Hulk greets (or scares) young visitors.

The Incredible Hulk greets (or scares) young visitors.

The Incredible Hulk greets (or scares) young visitors.

Administrative Director Pamela Rodgers with the Incredible Hulk

Administrative Director Pamela Rodgers with the Incredible Hulk

Staff Julie Barman with Hulk

Staff Julie Barman with Hulk

The Incredible Hulk greets (or scares) young visitors.

The Incredible Hulk greets (or scares) young visitors.

Yong Soung, In-Home Supportive Services, with her niece Sue, chat with another IHSS provider, Guadalupe Rivera.

Yong Soung, In-Home Supportive Services, with her niece Sue, chat with another IHSS provider, Guadalupe Rivera.

SEIU researcher Cassie carefully explains the rules of the Bounce House to young entrants.

SEIU researcher Cassie carefully explains the rules of the Bounce House to young entrants.

Rudy Rivera, IHSS provider, being interviewed by Television Channel 14, about proposed cuts to the social services program.

Rudy Rivera, IHSS provider, being interviewed by Television Channel 14, about proposed cuts to the social services program.

Scholarship winner Julian Diego Howard being congratulated.

Scholarship winner Julian Diego Howard being congratulated.

Scholarship winner Liliana Lizette Ponce

Scholarship winner Liliana Lizette Ponce

One of the more popular attractions at the party: FACE PAINTING!!

One of the more popular attractions at the party: FACE PAINTING!!

The Incredible Hulk greets (or scares) young visitors.

The Incredible Hulk greets (or scares) young visitors.

Lien Nguyen, an IHSS provider, signs up to contribute to COPE.

Lien Nguyen, an IHSS provider, signs up to contribute to COPE.

Party goers have fun doing the Hokey Pokey.

Party goers have fun doing the Hokey Pokey.

SEIU scholarship winner Hong Huynh, 18, a student at University of the Pacific, plays “Putt.”

SEIU scholarship winner Hong Huynh, 18, a student at University of the Pacific, plays “Putt.”

Savannah, 7, with her brother and mother, Anita Castro, share balloon fun with a clown.

Savannah, 7, with her brother and mother, Anita Castro, share balloon fun with a clown.

A sign marking “Kids Zone” lets young visitors know fun games lie ahead.

A sign marking “Kids Zone” lets young visitors know fun games lie ahead.

The lines for snow cones (blue) and cotton candy (pink) draw a crowd.

The lines for snow cones (blue) and cotton candy (pink) draw a crowd.

“Yeah, there’s a spider on my face.”

“Yeah, there’s a spider on my face.”

Brian O’Neill talks with Loc Tran, a field inspector for the county environmental health department.

Brian O’Neill talks with Loc Tran, a field inspector for the county environmental health department.

SEIU’s Most Honored Guest, Mr. Paul Fong arrives to meet supporters.

SEIU’s Most Honored Guest, Mr. Paul Fong arrives to meet supporters.

John Hernandez, 14, draws loud applause for speaking on workers’ rights.

John Hernandez, 14, draws loud applause for speaking on workers’ rights.

Paul Fong thanks the crowd for its support, calling SEIU “my campaign.”

Paul Fong thanks the crowd for its support, calling SEIU “my campaign.”

Samoan ladies thrill the crowd with their beautiful dancing.

Samoan ladies thrill the crowd with their beautiful dancing.

Everybody, raise your hand if you want Justice for All!

Everybody, raise your hand if you want Justice for All!

A dance-loving guest shows off fancy footwork.

A dance-loving guest shows off fancy footwork.

Fire Dancer

Fire Dancer

Fire Dancer

Fire Dancer

One of the more popular activities at the party: Group Dancing.

One of the more popular activities at the party: Group Dancing.

Photos with Obama

Photos with Obama

Photos with Obama

Photos with Obama

Photos with Obama

Photos with Obama

Samoan fire dancer

Samoan fire dancer

Samoan pride

Samoan pride

Samoan tradition

Samoan tradition

Samoan tradition

Samoan tradition