Massachusetts State Police Union Denies Contract-for-Endorsement Claim

The State Police Association of Massachusetts is rejecting Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue's suggestion that the union's endorsement of Gov. Maura Healey was exchanged for a new contract.

Minogue raised the question in a social media post Saturday, asking whether Healey had made a deal with the State Police union. The union responded Sunday, calling the allegation false and saying its contract was negotiated with the Commonwealth through mediation, fact-finding, and arbitration.

The union says the agreement provides raises totaling 11% over three years, not the 18% Minogue cited. It also says it stands by its endorsement of Healey and called on Minogue to correct his claim and apologize.

Massachusetts' official labor contract page lists the State Police Association under Unit 5A and provides the current contract's economic-items memorandum. The contract records document the agreement; the union's statement addresses Minogue's accusation.

The Commonwealth contract records confirm the contract materials; the allegation and denial are attributed to Minogue and the union, respectively.