Endorsements

The Greater Boston Labor Council seeks to endorse and elect pro-union candidates who can be a strong voice for workers, will reflect the values of our labor movement, and will actively advance a pro-labor agenda.

  • Candidates seeking municipal or county office in any of the GBLC's cities and towns (listed at the bottom of this website page) are eligible to request the labor council's endorsement. 
  • The Massachusetts State AFL-CIO endorses in Massachusetts state legislature races, statewide constitutional offices, U.S. House, and Senate races and statewide ballot issues.

Overview of the 2025 Endorsement Process:

  • Request: Email Rachael Running, GBLC Political Director to request endorsement consideration: rrunning@gblc.us

  • Candidate Questionnaire and Pledge: Once you request endorsement, we'll share the GBLC Candidate Questionnaire or shortened Questionnaire for Previously Endorsed Incumbents. Return your questionnaire by June 13th and sign and return the GBLC Candidate Pledge to the Labor Movement - click below.

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    Candidate Pledge 2025
    Candidate Pledge 2025
  • Solidarity School: Attend a session of the GBLC Solidarity School to learn how to champion labor's issues as an elected official - May 29th at 8:30am at the Pipefitters 537 Hall, 40 Enterprise St, Dorchester or June 25th at 5:30pm, location TBD. Click here to RSVP.
  • Candidate Interview: Complete a brief Candidate Interview via Zoom in mid-July.
  • Candidate Night: Attend the summer BBQ on August 5th, 4-8pm at IBEW Local 103, 256 Freeport St., Dorchester, and give 1 minute remarks to delegates ahead of the endorsement vote.