"I am proud to endorse Michael Yost for the position of Secretary. Having had the privilege of working closely with him in his roles as an LCAT, local secretary, and steward, I've seen firsthand his exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and deep commitment to transparency and teamwork. Michael's deep knowledge and passion for advocating on behalf of working families truly set him apart.

What makes Michael stand out even more is his dedication beyond formal roles. Rain or shine, if there’s a rally, picket line, or solidarity event—whether for MAPE or another labor cause—Michael shows up. His consistent presence and support for the broader labor movement speak volumes about his character and values.

Michael is dependable, honest, and professional. He goes the extra mile to ensure communication is clear and records are accurate and up to date. He listens carefully, follows through on his commitments, and approaches every task with fairness, integrity, and a strong sense of justice.

I am confident that Michael Yost will serve our organization with integrity, efficiency, and accountability. Our union will be stronger with his leadership, and I wholeheartedly encourage everyone to join me in voting for Michael Yost for Secretary."

"I am excited to endorse Michael Yost for MAPE Statewide Secretary. As Secretary for Local 401, he has been highly effective in performing the duties of the office and would continue to excel in doing so as Statewide Secretary. 

As an integral member of the Local 401 leadership team, Michael has distinguished himself as an organizer, steward, and tireless labor activist. Whether recruiting new members, mobilizing the membership around issues that are important to them, standing up to management, or leading actions in defense of worker’s rights, Michael has repeatedly proven himself to be a dedicated and passionate advocate for our union and the broader labor movement.

With his strong organizing skills, passion for building union power, and personal convictions towards social justice and union democracy, Michael embodies exactly the qualities we need in our statewide leadership.

The difficult contract negotiations we endured this year—and the harsh proposals we fought off —were only a temporary reprieve. Our fight is far from over. In approximately 18 months, we’ll return to the bargaining table, and many of those same attacks will resurface, especially attempts by MMB to shift excessive insurance costs onto us. To meet that challenge, we will need leaders like Michael—leaders with the vision, sense of urgency, and organizing abilities to build our collective power and get us strike-ready for 2027."

"I endorse Michael Yost for MAPE's next statewide Secretary. As Secretary for Local 401, his activism & leadership have made us stronger as a union."

"I endorse Michael Yost for MAPE Secretary because he has the experience, energy, and vision to fight back against the unprecedented targeting of public workers we're seeing across the country and in our own state."

"Michael is thoughtful individual with an attention to detail and a thorough knowledge of our union's bylaws, as well as a commitment to see our union grow in strength and solidarity.  I'm voting for Michael for statewide Secretary because I think he would make an excellent addition to our union's leadership team."

"When I joined MAPE nearly two years ago, Michael was one of the first members that showed me what membership engagement and coalition building can look like in organized labor. From the picket line to stewarding, Michael shows up for us; I can't wait to see how he continues to build solidarity and togetherness between members as our statewide Secretary."

"As a fellow LCAT, Michael and I worked together during the last negotiation cycle. During hectic negotiations, Michael was always prompt, clear, concise, and thorough at a time when urgency and clarity was needed. His strengths that were so readily apparent during negotiations show he's a perfect candidate for MAPE statewide Secretary. I'm excited to vote for Michael this fall!"

"Michael is a principled leader who excels at both the details of organizational procedure and championing a vision of MAPE as a strong, democratic union. This makes him an excellent candidate for statewide Secretary and has earned both my vote and endorsement."

"Michael is an incredibly engaged, informed, and thoughtful member of MAPE. His vision for building an equitable union with democratic principles, alongside his great skillset for organizational procedure, is exactly what we need right now for statewide secretary."