Astin was part of a slate dubbed “The Coalition,” a unity ticket that included members of the historical rival factions within the union as well as some who were unaffiliated with either side. He defeated Chuck Slavin, a member of the union’s New England local board, who had run a dissident campaign.
Astin took 79% of the vote, to 21% for Slavin. Michelle Hurd, also part of the Coalition slate, was elected secretary-treasurer.
“Now is a time for optimism and creativity,” Astin said in a statement. “I am thrilled that the members have allowed me to lead our storied organization out of this challenging moment and into a future defined by confidence, progress and fierce advocacy.”
In an email, Slavin said the outcome was “disappointing,” but that…
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