FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025
Media contact: Press@btu.org, 617-992-6792
BOSTON TEACHERS UNION ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENTS FOR BOSTON CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES COMMITTED TO PUBLIC EDUCATION
Membership ready to canvass, phone bank, and
elect candidates
BOSTON – Today, the Boston Teachers Union (BTU), representing more than 10,000 educators in Boston, announced its endorsements for the 2025 Boston City Council preliminary election. The union is proud to support candidates who have demonstrated a deep commitment to strengthening public education and labor rights, advocating for students and families, and investing in the long-term success of Boston’s neighborhoods.
The list of endorsed candidates includes:
District 1 – Gabriela Coletta Zapata
District 2 – Ed Flynn
District 3 – John FitzGerald
District 4 – Brian Worrell
District 5 – Enrique Pepen
District 6 – Ben Weber
At-Large – Ruthzee Louijeune
At-Large – Julia Mejia
BTU’s endorsements are rooted in the belief that every child in Boston deserves access to high-quality public education, and that educators must have the tools, resources, and respect they need to provide it. After a comprehensive review process, including candidate questionnaires and interviews, BTU members have chosen to support council candidates who share the union’s values and vision for the city.
“These are not just endorsements—they are investments in the future of Boston,” said Erik Berg, President of the Boston Teachers Union. “Our city’s success depends on strong public schools and a strong labor movement that ensures working people are treated with dignity. We are proud to support candidates who understand that supporting educators and students is not just an education issue—it’s a housing issue, a racial justice issue, an economic justice issue, and a democracy issue. We need city leaders who are ready to fight alongside us for a Boston that works for everyone.”
The BTU will mobilize its members and community allies to support endorsed candidates through canvassing, phone banking, and voter education efforts leading up to preliminary Election Day. The union will continue to uplift policies that ensure fully staffed schools, inclusive classrooms, safe and fully functioning school buildings, and the resources every child needs to succeed.
For more information on the full list of endorsed candidates, visit www.btu.org.
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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.