By Colin Campbell 4/29 10:13am

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UFCW Rolls Out New Council Endorsements

As this year’s elections begin to heat up ahead of the September primaries, the United Food and Commercial Workers has continued to weigh in. Today, the union announced their endorsements in about two dozen City Council and borough presidency races across the city.

“New York City needs strong, aggressive, and dedicated leaders in the City Council that will champion progressive legislation and fight hard for our members,” Bruce Both, the union’s president, said in a statement. “They have earned our support and loyalty and we will work hard to see that they are re-elected.” Read More

By David Freedlander 1/19/12 2:56pm

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Jeffries Grabs Grocery Worker Union Endorsement

The race for the 10th Congressional District got a big more serious today when Assembly member Hakeem Jeffries received the first labor  endorsement in the race.

“We are excited and proud to endorse Hakeem Jeffries to be the next Congressman from Brooklyn’s 10th Congressional District,” said Bruce W. Both, President, UFCW 1500. “As a New York State Assemblyman, Hakeem stood side by side with our members and fought on our behalf as we worked to pass the New York State Wage Theft Prevention Act in 2010, a bill that provides workers in New York State protections against irresponsible employers who fail to pay their workers. As a member of Congress, our union is confident that Hakeem will bring leadership, innovative thinking and a progressive mind to a legislative body crying out for civility and common sense.” Read More