BOSTON TEACHERS UNION ENDORSES PATRICK ROATH FOR CONGRESS
10,000-member union backs Roath in MA-08 Democratic primary
BOSTON — Today, the Boston Teachers Union (BTU), representing more than 10,000 active and retired educators from the Boston Public Schools, announced its endorsement of Patrick Roath in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts’ 8th Congressional District. The union cited Roath’s commitment to strengthening public education, defending students and educators, and fighting back against federal attacks on schools, workers, and public services.
“The Boston Teachers Union is proud to endorse Patrick Roath for Congress,” said Erik Berg, President of the Boston Teachers Union. “Public education and organized labor are being attacked, undermined, and eradicated by our federal government. Patrick knows what’s at stake and he’ll fight for our schools, our students, and our future. He will be a tireless advocate for the whole district – and we’re excited to work with him to defend public education, build a stronger labor movement, and create the future Boston children deserve.”
“I’m deeply honored to have the support of the Boston Teachers Union,” said Patrick Roath. “Our public schools are the foundation of opportunity in this country, and they need to be fully funded. In Congress, I will support the educators who show up every day for our kids, and will push back against any effort to defund or privatize our schools. I’m proud to stand with BTU in these critical fights.”
Roath is an attorney and voting rights advocate who formerly served as board chair of Common Cause Massachusetts. Roath has raised more than $1 million from individual donors without accepting any corporate PAC money, and has been endorsed by former Governor Deval Patrick, David Hogg’s Leaders We Deserve, and nearly two dozen local elected officials.
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About the Boston Teachers Union
The Boston Teachers Union proudly represents more than 10,000 teachers and other professionals including school nurses, psychologists, guidance counselors, paraprofessionals, and substitute teachers. Together, we advocate for the interests of students, parents, and education professionals throughout Boston.
We support investment in public education to ensure a stronger future for our students and our city. As a union of educators, we are part of a movement that seeks to improve the quality of life for all working people.
We are united against all forms of prejudice and bigotry that would seek to devalue the lives or liberties of our students, families or colleagues.