Kostas is proud to have received the following endorsements!
SEIU Local 888
SEIU Local 888 unites 8,000 public service workers. Their members provide vital support and services in cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth. Local 888 believes in the dignity and worth of the services their members provide. Local 888 is dedicated to improving the lives of its members and the communities They serve.
Massachusetts Voters for Animals
Mass Voters for Animals works to elect the most humane-minded candidates to public office in Massachusetts so that these legislators can enact laws and policies to protect animals. As a pet owner and animal lover Kostas is dedicated to ensuring that no person or animal is treated with cruelty.
Massachusetts AFL-CIO
The Massachusetts AFL-CIO represents 400,000 workers across the Commonwealth. Their mission is to improve the lives of working families, a goal shared by Kostas. As a leader of organized labor, and someone who works two jobs, Kostas understands the issues of today. The people of the First Bristol District work hard every day, and they deserve a State Representative who is going to work just as hard for them.
SEIU Massachusetts State Council
SEIU Massachusetts State Council represents six locals (Local 1199, Local 509, Local 32BJ, Local 888, Local 1957 CIR and Local 3FO) and 120,000 workers across the Commonwealth. SEIU Massachusetts State Council represents substance abuse, mental health, nursing home and hospital workers as well as those working in public service. Kostas, a dedicated public servant, stands poised to ensure that healthcare and mental health are prioritized in policy-making decisions.
SEIU Local 509
SEIU Local 509 represents nearly 20,000 human service workers and educators throughout the Commonwealth. SEIU Local 509 provide a variety of social services to seniors, at-risk children and people with mental illnesses or developmental disabilities. They represent people who work as educators, social service workers and mental health professionals.
Southeastern Massachusetts Building Trades Council
The Southeastern Massachusetts Building Trades Council represents thousands of workers from across Southeastern Massachusetts. They represent Carpenters, bricklayers, plumbers electricians and so many more. They ensure that those who work to build our community have a voice in our legislative process and are well-represented at the bargaining table.
Massachusetts Coalition of Police
MCOP represents nearly 5,000 members of the Law Enforcement Community. They ensure members of law enforcement are respected during collective bargaining, and that they can fight for fair wages and workers’ protections. Kostas stands committed to working with MCOP to ensure law enforcement are represented in the halls of government and working with law enforcement leaders for criminal justice reform.
United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers
UAW represents workers across countless sectors including manufacturing design, and gaming. Kostas is proud to have walked the strike line with striking UAW workers in Mansfield, and has always been committed to helping ensure for wages for workers. Kostas will work to ensure fair wages and workers protections for all workers across the Commonwealth.
Massachusetts & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council
Massachusetts & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council represents thousands of workers across the Commonwealth and New England. These are the workers helping build our Commonwealth every day. Kostas will support workers across the Commonwealth by fighting for technical training for our workers, fair pay, and basic contractor standards across our state.
IBEW Local 2222 and Local 223
IEBW represents thousands of workers in the Commonwealth. Their members work in various sectors including telecommunication, construction, and utilities. Kostas stands ready to support workers as they fight for fair wages, workers protections, and benefits. Working families are the backbone of the middle class and Kostas is ready to work to uplift them all.
Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers & Scientists
Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers and Scientists represents 3,400 technical engineers and scientific employees who work across the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers and Scientists represents covers folks working in sectors such as transportation, environmental planning, public health, and public safety. Kostas is committed to ensuring that the workers that help keep the Commonwealth going receive fair wagers and workers’ protections, just like all the hard-working people across the 1st Bristol District.
Massachusetts Teachers Association
The Massachusetts Teachers Association Represents 117,000 members across the Commonwealth including teachers, faculty, professional staff and support professionals working in our public schools. As a product of the Mansfield Public Schools who struggled with dyslexia, Kostas knows how important it is for our students and educators to have partners in the legislature who can advocate for the needs of the district.
American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts
American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts has represented teachers and school staff since 1916. Their goal is to advocate for a high standard of education across schools in the Commonwealth. Kostas plans to support initiatives supporting increased childcare to support working members of our community. A shared goal of the AFT Massachusetts and Kostas’ campaign for State Representative.
Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund
Kostas is proud to have the endorsement of Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund. Kostas is committed to protecting a person’s right to choose and to ensuring healthcare decisions are made between patients and their doctors.