Boston City Councilor At-Large John R. Connolly announced that the Greater Boston Labor Council has endorsed him for re-election. Connolly also touted a host of individual endorsements and said that he anticipates more in the coming weeks.

“I am honored that these unions have endorsed my candidacy,” said Connolly. “I have made it a priority over the past two years to support and advance those issues that are important to Boston’s working families. In my second term, I will continue to be a strong and loyal advocate for the concerns and priorities of working men and women.”

Last week, Connolly filed a resolution in support of a paid sick leave bill pending before the state legislature that would allow all public and private employees in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to accumulate paid sick days. The legislation would result in substantial savings to employers by reducing turnover and minimizing absenteeism. The bill would also provide employees with time to obtain meaningful health care for themselves and their families.

In addition to the Greater Boston Labor Council, the following labor organizations have endorsed Connolly: AFSCME Council 93; Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589; Boston Police Superior Officers Federation; Boston Teachers Union; IBEW Local 103; IBEW Local 2222; Massachusetts Division of 1199SEIU; New England Regional Council of Carpenters; and Carpenters Local Union 67.