The Massachusetts AFL-CIO is the state's umbrella labor federation, founded in 1958 and representing roughly 400,000-500,000 union members across 500+ local unions statewide. It's currently led by President Chrissy Lynch and focuses on political advocacy, organizing, and training on issues like workers' comp, collective bargaining, and workplace safety.
IBEW Local 103 is the Boston-area electricians' union, representing over 9,500 electricians and technicians since 1900. It trains members through a joint apprenticeship program with NECA and works with 200+ signatory contractors on projects across Greater Boston.
Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 12 is the Boston-area plumbers' union, representing over 2,300 plumbers, gasfitters, and pipe trades professionals across Massachusetts since being chartered in 1890. It trains members through a five-year apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction with on-the-job training, and works with signatory contractors on residential, commercial, and institutional projects across Greater Boston.
YDMA is the Young Democrats of Massachusetts, the official state chapter of Young Democrats of America and youth wing of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, dating back to 1924 and open to Democrats under 36. It endorses candidates, runs political training, and holds three seats on the Massachusetts Democratic Committee.
Gun Sense Candidate is a distinction awarded by Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety to candidates who demonstrate that they will govern with gun safety in mind. It signals to millions of Everytown and Moms Demand Action volunteers and voters nationwide that this candidate is a committed ally in the fight to end gun violence.