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The Communications Workers of America District One (AFL-CIO) endorsed state Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) for reelection to the 34th State Senate District today.
“As a leader of the State Senate, Jeff Klein has fought for issues that make a difference in the lives of CWA members and hardworking New Yorkers across the state. Jeff supports high quality telecommunications services throughout New York, a higher minimum wage and real, meaningful campaign finance reform. CWA is proud to endorse Jeff Klein for reelection to the 34th State Senate District,” said CWA District One Vice President Chris Shelton.
“CWA has also fought for a Democratic majority in the State Senate for over a quarter of a century. We are pleased that Senator Klein and the IDC will work towards a Democratic coalition that will benefit New York’s hardworking families,” Shelton added.
“I’m honored to have the endorsement of the CWA, whose hardworking members, like all New Yorkers, deserve to have a voice representing important Democratic values in the State Senate,” said state Senator Klein.
The Communications Workers of America District One adds to a growing list of labor support for state Senator Klein. Endorsements include: the Transportation Workers Union Local 100, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union, Plumbers Union Local 1, the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York, Teamsters Joint Council 16, DC 9 IUPAT, Steamfitters Local 638, the New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council, the Detectives’ Endowment Association, the National NYCPD 10-13 Organization, Port Authority PBA, the Uniformed Fire Officers Association, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union Local 338, the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association, the Sergeants Benevolent Association, 32BJ SEIU, the Metallic Lathers and Iron Workers Local 46, the Bridge and Tunnel Officers Benevolent Association, the International Union of Elevator Constructors, the Uniformed Sanitationmen’s Association Local 831, the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local #2, the NYS Troopers Police Benevolent Association and TWU Local 106.
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