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Teachers Associations Endorse Neal For Congress

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass.  — The two teacher unions serving Massachusetts  — American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts and Massachusetts Teachers Association  — have both endorsed Richard E. Neal, U.S. representative for the 2nd Mass District, for re-election to Congress.

"I am honored to once again receive the endorsement from the American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Teachers Association," said Neal, who is running in the newly redrawn 1st Mass District. "As a longtime teacher and member of the MTA, I know firsthand the joys and challenges that come with the classroom. We all know children are our future and we can thank teachers for instilling academics and life lessons in our next generation of leaders."

"We are recommending Congressman Neal because of his deep and lasting commitment to students and public education," said Paul Toner, president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association. "Because of his background as a teacher, he understands the issues that educators face each day. Congressman Neal can be counted on to do what is best for our students and for our public schools, colleges and universities."

"Congressman Neal is a strong supporter of quality education for all public school students," said Tom Gosnold, president of AFT Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Teachers Association has 107,000 members statewide, coming from more than 400 local affiliates.

American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO, represents 1.5 million members nationwide, including 25,000 in Massachusetts. In addition to teachers, members include support personnel, bus drivers, custodians, and secretaries.
     

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