NYS AFL-CIO Endorses Candidates in Senate and Assembly Special Elections

ALBANY, NY (02/13/2012)(readMedia)-- Today, the NYS AFL-CIO, which represents 2.5 million union members, announced that it has endorsed the following candidates in special elections taking place on March 20:

SD 27 - Lew Fidler

AD 93 - Shelley Mayer

AD 100 - Frank Skartados

AD 103 - Didi Barrett

NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento said, "These candidates have demonstrated their knowledge and passion for the issues important to working men and women. They have expressed their commitment to rebuilding the middle class in our state. They have received the support of our local union affiliates in their districts, and now the statewide labor movement is proud to endorse their candidacies."

"Now more than ever, workers need strong voices in government fighting for their economic security. That is why these elections are so important. The NYS AFL-CIO will coordinate a comprehensive grassroots campaign to get our members to the polls and ensure that our endorsed candidates are successful on March 20," added Cilento.