The Central Massachusetts AFL-CIO endorsed Grace Ross for City Councilor at-large Thursday night, September 20th at their endorsement meeting.

Ross spoke of years of union support work as an over ten year member of the Massachusetts Jobs with Justice Executive Committee and growing up to stories from her father from the musician’s union and McCarthy-ism.

“It was a slam dunk,” according to one of the union members as Grace Ross left the front of the room. Grace Ross also received the endorsement of the Turnpike and Tunnel Workers Union, Teamster Local 127 whom she had spoken out for during the gubernatorial race.

“I know that the vote and organizing help from the workers of this City made a difference September 11. I continue to speak strongly for the need for respecting wages and OSHA protections and the increase in wages that unions bring to the whole work force in our City,” explained Grace Ross, “And of course, support is coming from all directions, we have word that an endorsement from one of the really big environmental groups is on its way!”