The Retired State, County And Municipal Employees Association Of Massachusetts (Mass Retirees) has endorsed Congressman Richie Neal for re-election, citing his longstanding record of effective leadership and delivering for the First Congressional District. The Mass Retirees also heralded Richie Neal's work protecting Social Security and advocacy in seeking to correct the injustice of the Social Security WEP law.
Read MoreToday, CHC BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, announced its endorsement of Chairman Richard Neal... CHC BOLD PAC Chairman, Tony Cárdenas, released the following statement on the endorsement: “Throughout his years of public service and in his tenure as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Chairman Richard Neal has been an uncompromising ally to the Latino community and working families across the country. On immigration, Chairman Neal has stood up vehemently against Trump’s border wall and has championed comprehensive immigration reform that would protect our nation’s DREAMers and keep families together.”
Read MoreAFSCME Council 93 has endorsed Congressman Richie Neal for re-election, citing his leadership in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and his ongoing work on behalf of working families everywhere.
Read More“The Massachusetts State Council of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has endorsed Congressman Richie Neal for re-election, citing his leadership in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and his ongoing work on behalf of working families everywhere… “As Richie Neal was creating emergency relief legislation in the wake of COVID-19, he was also making sure that our economy was supported with stability measures like the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), grants for child care and development, and Election Assistance Grants,” said Kwesi Ablordeppey, a Springfield worker at the Holyoke Soldiers Home and member of SEIU 888.”
Read More“In the aftermath of the Majory Stoneman Douglas shooting in Parkland, Florida, Rep. Richard Neal worked with young leaders to cultivate and then propose a set of 10 critical steps that Congress could take to prevent future tragedies. As Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Neal used his position to bring greater national attention to the public health consequences and costs of gun violence, and held two hearings during the 116th Congress to address these issues... Brady is proud to endorse Rep. Richard Neal for re-election.”
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Congressman John Lewis represents Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District. He has been a leader of the civil rights movement for decades. As Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, he risked his life to protest racial injustice in the Selma-to-Montgomery marches, and he helped organize the 1963 March on Washington at which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech.
Read More"Since his days as a high school teacher, Congressman Neal has always been a champion for students and educators. He understands the deep commitment teachers have to their students, and approaches the issues with a firm dedication to the needs of working people and our communities," said AFT Massachusetts President Beth Kontos. "In Congress, he's leading the fight for the economic relief and investments that students and educators need. From increasing broadband connectivity and ensuring access to PPE, to protecting workers' pensions and providing the federal aid we need to adequately fund public schools, Congressman Neal is fighting for our communities every day. AFT Massachusetts is proud to endorse him for reelection."
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“I’m deeply honored to have the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign, which is the biggest changemaker in this country when it comes to LGBTQ rights and equality,” Neal said. “At every turn during my time in Congress, I have been driven by a mission to level the playing field for people who need it the most, and it is this same spirit that is integral to the very founding mission of HRC. But on a personal level, and as a very proud father of a gay son, I am grateful for their advocacy and dedication. I will always echo their mission and I am grateful for their support.”
Read MoreChairman Richie Neal has received the endorsements of the National Education Association (NEA) and the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) in his re-election effort to represent the First Congressional District. Congressman Neal is a lifelong educator and has been a member of the Massachusetts Society of Professors, a local of MTA and NEA, for over 20 years.
Read More“As the father of an LGBTQ son, Chairman Neal fully understands the importance of LGBTQ rights and has been a steadfast straight ally in the fight for full equality”, said Equality PAC Co-Chair, Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI). “Chairman Neal is a co-sponsor of the Equality Act and the protecting LGBTQ Youth Act, but he has been an advocate for equal rights long before this recent legislation. He has been a thoughtful ally, filing an amicus brief against DOMA, consistently voting down constitutional amendments that seek to ban same-sex marriage. We are proud to endorse Chairman Neal’s re-election.”
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“Richie has consistently used this national leadership position to listen, learn and amplify the voices of underrepresented populations. In his first months as Chairman, he held hearings on how to address racial disparities and social determinants in the nation’s maternal mortality crisis, at a time when no one else would pay attention to the issue. Richie shows up for the fight always ready to speak out and help those most in need.”
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD – Congressman Richie Neal has been endorsed by the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts, representing over 12,000 firefighters across the Commonwealth.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD – Congressman Richie Neal’s re-election effort has been endorsed by the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC) and Carpenters Union Local 336, covering Central and Western Massachusetts
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