New York, New York—August 3, 2018—The New York City Uniformed EMT’s Paramedics & Fire Inspectors FDNY, AFSCME Local 2507 today endorsed State Senator Jeff Klein for reelection to the New York State Senate, representing the 34th Senate District. Local 2507represents over 4,200 uniformed emergency medical technicians, paramedics and fire inspectors, who serve more than 8.5 million New York City residents.
“I am honored to receive the endorsement of New York City’s Uniformed EMT’s Paramedics& Fire Inspectors, Local 2507,” said Senator Klein. “These first responders dedicate their lives to saving and protecting us and I am proud to fight for their rights in the New York State Senate. I am grateful and privileged to receive the support of Uniformed Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics and Fire Inspectors and I am committed to continuing to stand up for their interests.”
“State Senator Jeff Klein has championed the rights, fair wages and benefits of Uniformed EMT’s, Paramedics and Fire Inspectors time and again, and we are proud to support to his reelection to the New York State Senate,” said Local 2507 President Oren Barzilay. “Not only has Senator Klein passed legislation to protect our right to join a public union, he has fought for legislation for our families including the $15 Minimum Wage, Paid Family Leave, Universal Pre-K and so much more. Our members perform duties that save and protect millions of New Yorkers, and we are committed to ensuring that Senator Klein returns to Albany in November where we need him.”
Jeff Klein has three decades of experience in politics, law and public service. He presently serves as the New York State Senator, representing the 34th Senate District, and is Deputy Minority Leader for the Senate Democratic Conference. First elected to the State Senate in 2004, Jeff Klein has built a reputation as a committed, effective and trusted public servant, who has championed and passed landmark legislation for the health, welfare and economic prosperity of residents in the 34th District, and all New Yorkers.
Senator Klein has been endorsed for reelection by: Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club, Liberty Democratic Association, Uniformed Sanitationmen’s Association Local 831, RWDSU, Hotel Trades Council, NYS Democratic Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Bronx Democratic Party, The Correction Officers Benevolent Association, 1199SEIU, the Uniformed Firefighters Association, DC37, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Westchester County Correction Superior Officers Association, Westchester Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association, the NYC Council of School Administrators (CSA), the Empire State Supervisors and Administrators Association (ESSAA) and the New York City Uniformed EMS Officers Union Local 3621
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