Endorsements
I believe elected officials have a responsibility to be allies, not bystanders, and I'm proud to be backed by organized labor. I have walked picket lines and stood shoulder to shoulder with workers who are fighting for fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity on the job.
CSEA New York
CSEA (Civil Service Employees Association) represents hundreds of thousands of state, county, municipal, and school district employees across New York. Its members provide essential public services, and the union fights for good jobs, quality benefits, and a strong middle class.
AFSCME Local 66
AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) represents public service workers who keep our communities running, including social service professionals, corrections officers, healthcare workers, and other municipal and state employees. The union advocates for fair wages, safe working conditions, and strong public services for New Yorkers.
UFCW
UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)
UFCW represents workers in grocery stores, food processing, retail, healthcare, and related industries. The union works to ensure fair pay, safe workplaces, and dignity on the job for frontline workers who power our economy.
Cement Masons Local 111
Cement Masons Local 111 represents skilled tradespeople who build and repair the concrete infrastructure that supports our roads, bridges, and buildings. Their members play a critical role in ensuring construction projects are safe, durable, and built to last.
IUOE Local 17
IUOE Local 17 (International Union of Operating Engineers) represents highly trained heavy equipment operators, mechanics, and stationary engineers. Their members are essential to major infrastructure, transportation, and public works projects throughout Western New York.
Plumbers Local 22
Plumbers Local 22 represents skilled plumbers who protect public health by installing and maintaining water, gas, and sanitation systems. Their work ensures safe drinking water, reliable infrastructure, and code-compliant construction.
Carpenters Local 276
Carpenters Local 276 represents union carpenters who build, renovate, and maintain residential, commercial, and public structures. The local is committed to craftsmanship, safety, and apprenticeship training that creates strong career pathways.
Laborers Local 210
Laborers Local 210 represents construction laborers who perform essential work on infrastructure, environmental remediation, and development projects. Their members are on the front lines of building and rebuilding our communities.
SMART Local 71
SMART Local 71 (Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers) represents sheet metal workers and related trades who specialize in HVAC systems, architectural sheet metal, and energy-efficient building solutions. Their members contribute to safer, greener, and more modern construction projects.
Buffalo Building Trades
The Buffalo Building Trades is a coalition of local construction unions representing thousands of skilled tradespeople. Together, they advocate for union labor, workforce development, and public investments that create family-sustaining jobs.
IBEW Local 41
IBEW Local 41 (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) represents union electricians who install and maintain electrical systems in homes, businesses, and major infrastructure projects. The local is known for its rigorous training programs and commitment to workplace safety.
NYS Conference of Operating Engineers
The New York State Conference of Operating Engineers represents operating engineers across the state and advocates for strong labor standards and infrastructure investment. The conference works to ensure New York builds safely, sustainably, and with a highly skilled workforce.
