DC37 ENDORSES 18TH DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE AMANDA FARIAS

DC37 ENDORSES 18TH DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE AMANDA FARIAS
Farias Continues to Rack up Support Among Working Families

(BRONX, NY) – Today, District Council 37 AFSCME AFL-CIO, the largest public Service Union in New York City, announced its support of Amanda Farias, Candidate for the 18th District City Council. DC 37’s endorsement follows that of the animal rights organization Empire State Human Voters last week.

“I am so honored and humbled to receive the endorsement of DC37,” Amanda Farias, candidate for the 18th City Council District said. “DC 37 is one of this country’s great municipal unions: progressive, fearless, democratic, and principled in representing its members and all working men and women. DC37 members literally make this City run; they counsel public school parents and students, ably run the municipal hospitals and City offices, keep our parks and playgrounds clean & safe, and care for our elderly and homebound. I look forward to working in the City Council to ensure that all working people are afforded the respect and living wages they deserve for their enormous contributions to our City.”

“Amanda Farias is a highly qualified candidate who has distinguished herself as a dedicated and accomplished leader for the people of the Bronx,” said DC 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido. “Amanda also shares our union’s values of economic and social justice for all, as well as, a commitment to continue the work of making government the force necessary to improve the lives of all New Yorkers. We will be on the phones and on the streets engaging our members from now until Primary Day to ensure victory for Amanda.”

District Council 37 (DC 37) AFSCME AFL-CIO is the largest public service union in New York City. Its members care for the sick, the children and the elderly. They maintain bridges, parks, roads and subways. They staff the hospitals, schools, libraries, social service centers and city colleges. They handle the clerical, maintenance and technical work that keep New York City running. Their State members uphold rent regulations and serve as interpreters and reporters in the courts. United in DC 37, they are a mighty and powerful force to be reckoned with. The union is part of AFSCME—the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees—with more than 1.6 million members in similar fields nationwide.

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