Over 800 metro area labor activists, leaders, allies and politicians will gather tomorrow night at the 41st annual Evening with Labor. Tickets for the dinner are still available, but only until 12 noon today; email [email protected] or call 202-974-8221. “This is a night to celebrate our solidarity, recognize our award-winners and look to the future,” said Metro Washington Council president Jackie Jeter. The dinner is at the Omni Shoreham; the reception starts at 6:30p. The 2017 Evening with Labor award-winners include SEIU 32BJ and UNITE HERE 23 (Organizing); AFSCME MARYLAND COUNCIL 3 (Golden Picket); CASA (Ally); OPEIU LOCAL 2 (Community Services); with a special award to KATHLEEN MCKIRCHY (right), retiring after 35 years of service to both the labor council and the Community Services Agency.