Major Labor Unions Endorse Cuomo For NYC Mayor

Politico reports:

Two powerful labor unions endorsed scandal-scarred Andrew Cuomo’s New York City mayoral bid Monday, providing organizational muscle and solidifying his front-runner status in the Democratic primary.

The labor groups 32BJ SEIU and Hotel and Gaming Trades Council — which represent building service workers and hotel and casino employees, respectively — are coveted by most candidates running in highly unionized New York City.

Their backing for Cuomo in a rare joint endorsement follows Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement this month that he would forgo the Democratic primary to run as an independent. Both unions endorsed Adams in 2021.

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