08.11.2008

Massachusetts Nurses Association Endorses Julia Fahey for State Representative

Cites her commitment to health care and nursing issues

CANTON. Mass — The Massachusetts Nurses Association, the state’s largest union of registered nurses and health care professionals, recently announced their endorsement of Julia Fahey for State Representative for the 29th Middlesex District.

“The Massachusetts Nurses Association is proud to support Julia Fahey in her bid for a seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives,” said MNA President Beth Piknick. “Julia is a bright, creative and dedicated advocate for social justice who will stand up in the legislature for high quality, affordable patient care. We need more legislators like her.”

On learning of the endorsement, Fahey said, “I am truly gratified to have the endorsement of the Massachusetts Nurses Association. Their dedication to and promotion of safety standards and quality care for patients is truly important work.”

Julia Fahey is a practicing attorney and resident of Watertown. She has taken a leave of absence from her job to campaign for State Representative. If successful, she will be a full-time State Representative for the residents of the 29th Middlesex District.