The following announcement was provided by The Lander Committee:
Daniel Lander announced his state senate campaign was endorsed by IBEW 2222 this week, marking his support for organized labor and for State House unionization efforts. In addition to representing thousands of workers across Greater Boston, IBEW 2222 represents State House employees organizing a staff union.
“IBEW 2222 is proud to endorse Daniel Lander for MA State Senate, a candidate committed to supporting organized labor, and the only candidate in this race supporting the right of Legislative Staffers to organize,” said Kevin Holland, president of IBEW 2222. “We believe Daniel Lander will be a strong advocate for working people in the State Senate.”
Since they began organizing the union in 2019, State House staff have been working to improve low pay, lack of training, and a history of discrimination and harassment on Beacon Hill. Despite a majority of support from Senate staff, current Senator Will Brownsberger has consistently blocked efforts to voluntarily recognize the state house union.
“I am proud to stand with legislative staff and with IBEW 2222 in their efforts to unionize the State House,” said Daniel Lander, Candidate for State Senate. “As a long time public servant and former union member, I recognize the vital role that staff play. I’m thankful for IBEW 2222’s endorsement, and I look forward to partnering with them in fighting for workers and their right to organize.”
Daniel Lander is running for the State Senate to take on the broken status quo and make Beacon Hill work for the people. He grew up in this district, and has worked alongside progressive leaders like Senator Elizabeth Warren, Stacey Abrams, and Mayor Michelle Wu. Daniel believes Massachusetts can be more affordable — and a great place to build a good life. He will tackle our housing crisis, work to transform the MBTA, and stand up to the Trump administration.
The Suffolk and Middlesex District includes all of Watertown, Belmont, as well as the Fenway and Allston Brighton neighborhoods of Boston, and West Cambridge.