Lydia Edwards got strong support from SEIU Local 888, SEIU Local 32bj and the Boston Teachers Union on June 29.

[caption id="attachment_7665" align="alignright" width="300"]Local 888 staff and leaders Joe Lazzerini , Brenda Rodrigues, Joe Salterio, Rand Wilson, Ian Adelman with Lydia Edwards at the press conference[/caption]

"Today SEIU Local 888 is proud to stand with SEIU 32BJ and the Boston Teachers Union announcing our joint endorsement of Lydia Edwards for Boston City Council District 1," said Brenda Rodrigues. "She is the candidate of working families in Boston and we stand shoulder to shoulder with her to win this campaign!"

The primary is Sept. 26 Learn more at www.lydiaedwards.org

Don't miss the next Committee on Political Action meeting

Local 888 members need both power on-the-job and a strong voice in politics. That's why members are urged to participate in the upcoming Committee on Political Action meeting: Tuesday, July 25, from 6:30 – 8:00pm at the Chelsea Collaborative, 318 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150

Members looking for a ride to Chelsea or needing more information should contact Local 888 Political Organizer Joe Lazzerini at 617-241-3369 or jlazzerini@seiu888.org