National Association of Social Workers MA Chapter Endorses Cleon Turner

Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 4:38pm
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The National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter – Political Action for Candidate Election (NASW MA PACE) has re-endorsed Cleon Turner for State Representative for the 1st Barnstable district. NASW MA Chapter is the largest social work organization in the state with 8,400 social worker members.

NASW’s political action arm endorses candidates with a solid and proven commitment to ensuring all people have access to healthcare, basic education and the opportunity to earn fair wages. Social workers advocate for policy priorities and legislation that strengthen the social work profession and strengthen the social safety net for vulnerable populations on the local and state level. During his time in office,

Rep. Turner has demonstrated a strong commitment to these values and as a result has earned the re-endorsement of NASW MA PACE.

Genevieve Coyle, Chair of NASW MA PACE said, “During his time in office, Rep. Turner has shown his tireless dedication to the social and economic justice values of social work. Cleon has advocated for social workers and the communities in which we work. We know as State Representative for the 1st Barnstable district, Cleon will continue to bring the voices of social workers, families, and communities to the State House. NASW MA PACE is proud to endorse Cleon Turner ".