July 28, 2006
Goldberg Endorsed by Three Prominent Unions

Boston, MA — Deb Goldberg, Democrat for Lieutenant Governor, proudly accepted the support of the Boston Firefighters’ Union, Local #718, Utility Workers of America, Local #369, and the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local #589. Citing her consistent support of working men and women throughout Massachusetts, the three groups officially endorsed Goldberg’s candidacy and are confident that she is the best advocate they could have in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office.

“I am honored to have earned the support of these three respected labor organizations,” Goldberg said. “They represent the backbone of our society; the working men and women who have built Massachusetts piece by piece. The Romney-Healey Administration has left them behind, but I will always work hard to be a true voice for labor.” 

“Deb has shown unwavering support of firefighters and first responders throughout her time in public office,” said Ed Kelly, President of Firefighters, Local #781. “We are proud to endorse her candidacy for Lieutenant Governor and know that with Deb, the safety and well being of Massachusetts firemen and women will always be a top priority.”

“From her time in the private sector to her role as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen in Brookline, Deb showed she can solve problems by bringing all parties to the table,” Gary Sullivan, President of UWUA, Local #369 said. “That is the kind of leadership that we need in the corner office; someone that represents the interests of labor, our families, and our cities and towns.”

Stephan MacDougall, President of the Boston Carmen’s Union added, “The issues that are important to Deb Goldberg are the issues important to labor. Issues like: public transportation, affordable, quality healthcare, getting quality jobs back in Massachusetts, and maximizing the use of our state colleges to teach our kids the skills they need. We look forward to working with Deb throughout the election and her time as Lieutenant Governor.”

Deb Goldberg, a fifth generation Massachusetts resident, has the skills and experience to help get the state back on track. Goldberg, whose family founded Stop & Shop, learned from the ground up, how to run a company with 50,000 employees that provided quality health insurance and pensions to all employees—full-timers and even part-timers – with only a 1% profit margin.

Goldberg was elected to the Brookline Board of Selectmen in 1998. As Chairman from 2002 until 2004, she was responsible for the town’s $190 million annual budget. Under her leadership in tough economic times, Brookline (population 58,000), maintained a strong financial position and was the only community in the state to add teachers, fire fighters, and police each year without costly overrides. Deb Goldberg, 52, lives in Brookline with her husband, Michael Winter, and their two teenaged children, Evan and Meredith.