Tough fights, hard work, equal justice for all earn Schneiderman the CSEA endorsement

NEW YORK, NY (10/02/2014)(readMedia)-- Saying he has vigorously pursued equal justice for all, CSEA President Danny Donohue formally announced the union's endorsement of Eric Schneiderman for re-election as New York State Attorney General.

"Eric Schneiderman has taken on the tough fights and worked hard to fairly represents the interests of all New Yorkers," Donohue said. "Holding major financial companies accountable for misdeeds, securing safer streets, addressing the heroin epidemic, protecting consumers from fraud and standing up against wage theft are just some of the ways Eric Schneiderman has earned CSEA's support."

Donohue made the announcement at the union's 104th Annual Delegates Meeting in New York City, where Schneiderman was a featured speaker.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said, "I am incredibly honored to have the support of the nearly 300,000 members of CSEA, including many of the dedicated men and women I work alongside in the AG's office every day. CSEA has always been a strong advocate for their members and working people. I'm proud of the work we have done with the labor community and with CSEA's help we will deliver the message to voters all over New York. We will spend the next four years fighting to ensure there is one set of rules for everyone, no matter how rich or powerful."

"It is a great recommendation that the people who work with Eric every day and know him best are his staunchest advocates within CSEA," Donohue said. "It says a lot about Eric as a person and a leader."

CSEA's endorsement means the union will use all of its internal channels to communicate the reasons for its support of Attorney General Schneiderman to the CSEA membership. The union will also use its extensive phone bank and other get-out-the-vote capabilities to build member and public support and help produce results on Election Day.

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