United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1500 Announces Endorsement of Hector Ramirez for 86th Assembly Seat

QUEENS VILLAGE, NY (06/10/2010)(readMedia)-- The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1500, New York State's largest grocery workers union has endorsed District Leader Hector Ramirez for State Assembly in the 86th Assembly District in the Bronx. UFCW Local 1500 is one of the area's largest and most active labor unions, representing more than 23,000 workers.

"Receiving the endorsement of the 23,000 members United Food and Commercial Workers is an incredible boost to my campaign," said Ramirez. "I believe in the principles they stand for, and I will fight in Albany for working families just as they do. I am humbled to receive their endorsement and I look forward to partnering with them to bring the kind of change so desperately needed in my district and beyond."

"Hector Ramirez is ready to go to Albany and fight for the working families in the 86th Assembly District" said UFCW Local 1500 President Bruce W. Both. "Throughout his career of service to the community, Hector has proven to be a tireless voice for good paying jobs and real benefits that support a robust middle class. We are excited to endorse him and he will receive our full support" Both concluded.

As a result of his demonstrated commitment to the working families and residents of the district, District Leader Hector Ramirez has earned the support of his community and peers to make the move to Albany to advocate for their rights. We are confident Hector Ramirez will be successful in September's primary.

United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 represents 23,000 grocery workers in the Metropolitan New York area including but not limited to Pathmark, Stop and Shop, Shop Rite, D'agostinos, Fairway and Gristedes.