Shepard Endorsed By Massachusetts Nurses Association

FRAMINGHAM, MA - Margareth Shepard was recently endorsed by the Massachusetts Nurses Association in her campaign for state representative.

“The Massachusetts Nurses Association is excited to announce its endorsement of Margareth Shepherd for State Representative in the newly created 6th Middlesex District,” said Framingham resident Katie Murphy, a practicing ICU nurse and president of the MNA. “As a community activist, Margareth has supported issues important to MNA nurses and healthcare professionals and our patients, and we look forward to working with Margareth as she continues her advocacy on Beacon Hill.”

The Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union and professional association of registered nurses and health professionals in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the third largest in the country. The union represents more than 23,000 members working in 85 health care facilities, including 51 acute care hospitals, as well as a growing number of membersworking in schools, public health departments, visiting nurse associations, and state agencies.

“I am honored to be supported by the Massachusetts Nurses Association,” noted Shepard. “Their steadfast advocacy for patients, nurses, workplace safety, healthcare access, and working families is vital to the health of our Commonwealth, and I look forward to our further work together.”

The endorsement preceded the discussion earlier this week about the potential cuts in some oncology services at MetroWest Medical Center, which was averted with news of negotiations with Tufts Medical to take over the services.

The MNA joins a growing list of organizations and elected leaders supporting her campaign, including the Brazilian Policy Center, Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis, Rep. Danillo Sena, City Councilor Tracey Bryant, City Councilor Cesar Stewart-Morales, City Councilor Adam Steiner, former City Councilor Robert Case, and former City Councilor Judy Grove.

Earlier this week, Shepard was endorsed by the Massachusetts Womens Political Caucus.

Shepard is running to be the state representative for the 6th Middlesex District, comprised primarily of South Framingham and the downtown area.

Learn more about her campaign here: www.margarethforstaterep.com