Boston: McDermott collects support from labor Painters and Allied Trade District Council 35 join Boston Fire Fighters Local 718, Boston Teachers Union, Carpenters Local 40 and Carpenters Local 33, IBEW Local 103 and Iron Workers Local 7 in endorsing McDermott's candidacy. As city councilor, McDermott is an advocate for unions and has made it a priority to work with them to make Allston-Brighton an even better place to live, work and raise a family.
'I want to make sure every project built in Boston is done by the best trained and most qualified work force available. Boston's architectural history is a vital part of who we are as a city. Going forward on new projects, my belief is build it right, build it quality and build it union,' McDermott said.