NYS AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Ed Kosiur for Assembly

(Special Election to be held for 105th Assembly District on July 31st)

ALBANY, NY (07/11/2007)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation’s endorsement of Ed Kosiur for Assembly. The special election for the open seat in the 105th Assembly District is scheduled for Tuesday, July 31st.

President Hughes stated, “The New York State AFL-CIO is pleased to announce its endorsement of Ed Kosiur.

“Ed Kosiur has reached out to local unions in his district, and has shown a keen awareness and understanding of the issues, needs and concerns of working men and women.

“As a result of his efforts, Ed Kosiur has received substantial support within the local labor movement in the 105th assembly district. As such, the New York State AFL-CIO will work diligently for his election.”

Upon receiving the endorsement, Ed Kosiur stated, "I am proud to have earned the support of the AFL-CIO because as a husband and father who works hard every day to support my family I feel that I understand the needs and struggles of our working families. It is an honor that they have entrusted me to represent them. I will continue working diligently each day to improve our lives by cutting taxes, creating more good paying jobs, and fighting every day to protect our children and families."

The New York State AFL-CIO represents approximately 12,000 union members in the 105th Assembly District.

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