The Retired State, County And Municipal Employees Association Of Massachusetts (Mass Retirees) has endorsed Congressman Richie Neal for re-election, citing his longstanding record of effective leadership and delivering for the First Congressional District. The Mass Retirees also heralded Richie Neal's work protecting Social Security and advocacy in seeking to correct the injustice of the Social Security WEP law.

Today, CHC BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, announced its endorsement of Chairman Richard Neal... CHC BOLD PAC Chairman, Tony Cárdenas, released the following statement on the endorsement: “Throughout his years of public service and in his tenure as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Chairman Richard Neal has been an uncompromising ally to the Latino community and working families across the country. On immigration, Chairman Neal has stood up vehemently against Trump’s border wall and has championed comprehensive immigration reform that would protect our nation’s DREAMers and keep families together.”

AFSCME Council 93 has endorsed Congressman Richie Neal for re-election, citing his leadership in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and his ongoing work on behalf of working families everywhere.

“The Massachusetts State Council of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has endorsed Congressman Richie Neal for re-election, citing his leadership in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and his ongoing work on behalf of working families everywhere… “As Richie Neal was creating emergency relief legislation in the wake of COVID-19, he was also making sure that our economy was supported with stability measures like the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), grants for child care and development, and Election Assistance Grants,” said Kwesi Ablordeppey, a Springfield worker at the Holyoke Soldiers Home and member of SEIU 888.”

“In the aftermath of the Majory Stoneman Douglas shooting in Parkland, Florida, Rep. Richard Neal worked with young leaders to cultivate and then propose a set of 10 critical steps that Congress could take to prevent future tragedies. As Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Neal used his position to bring greater national attention to the public health consequences and costs of gun violence, and held two hearings during the 116th Congress to address these issues... Brady is proud to endorse Rep. Richard Neal for re-election.”

"Since his days as a high school teacher, Congressman Neal has always been a champion for students and educators. He understands the deep commitment teachers have to their students, and approaches the issues with a firm dedication to the needs of working people and our communities," said AFT Massachusetts President Beth Kontos. "In Congress, he's leading the fight for the economic relief and investments that students and educators need. From increasing broadband connectivity and ensuring access to PPE, to protecting workers' pensions and providing the federal aid we need to adequately fund public schools, Congressman Neal is fighting for our communities every day. AFT Massachusetts is proud to endorse him for reelection."

Chairman Richie Neal has received the endorsements of the National Education Association (NEA) and the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) in his re-election effort to represent the First Congressional District. Congressman Neal is a lifelong educator and has been a member of the Massachusetts Society of Professors, a local of MTA and NEA, for over 20 years.

“As the father of an LGBTQ son, Chairman Neal fully understands the importance of LGBTQ rights and has been a steadfast straight ally in the fight for full equality”, said Equality PAC Co-Chair, Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI). “Chairman Neal is a co-sponsor of the Equality Act and the protecting LGBTQ Youth Act, but he has been an advocate for equal rights long before this recent legislation. He has been a thoughtful ally, filing an amicus brief against DOMA, consistently voting down constitutional amendments that seek to ban same-sex marriage. We are proud to endorse Chairman Neal’s re-election.”