Gray Fundraiser Provides View From The Top

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

With hundreds planning on attending and thousands of dollars already raised, excitement is building for tonight's labor reception and fundraiser for DC Mayoral candidate Vince Gray (at right). The reception runs from 5P-7P on the IBEW's rooftop deck overlooking downtown Washington. In addition to Metro Council affiliate leaders, delegates and supporters, attendees include national leaders such as AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler, Executive Vice-President Arlene Holt Baker and IBEW President Ed Hill. "This is local labor's chance to show our grassroots power and support for the next Mayor of the District of Columbia," says Metro Council President Jos Williams. "Plus, it's going to be a fun summer evening atop the new IBEW headquarters!" Unionized Avalon Catering is providing refreshments. Make checks payable to "Vince Gray for Mayor" and bring them to the reception; maximum contribution is $2,000 per local, international or individual. Please RSVP to Alya Solomon: asolomon@dclaborarchives.org. If you cannot attend, send your checks to the Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO: 888 16th Street NW, Suite 520, Washington, DC 20006. – photo: Vince Gray talks with Executive Board members at the May Metro Council meeting; photo by Chris Garlock