Labor Secretary Perez to Throw Out First Pitch at Labor Night at Nats

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Labor Secretary Perez to Throw Out First Pitch at Labor Night at Nats(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)Nearly 6,000 union members, their families and supporters will be honored at Friday night’s 8th annual Labor Night at the Nats. While tickets are no longer available through the Community Services Agency, they’re available online for the 7:05p game against Milwaukee. Secretary of Labor Tom Perez will throw out the first pitch, Eric Benitez, Apprentice of the Year at Operating Engineers Local 99, will participate in the Manager’s Line-Up meeting, AFGE 3615’s LeGloria Warrick will make the “Play Ball!” call and former OPEIU member and current AFSCME staffer Renee Barnes will sing the national anthem. “Thanks to all the locals and union members who bought tickets to support our Emergency Assistance Fund,” said CSA Executive Director Kathleen McKirchy. “The weather will be perfect and we’re looking forward to a great night at the ballgame!”
photo: at the 2013 Labor Night at the Nats; photo by Mike Hickey/Maritime Trades Dept

 

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