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Broad Coalition of Organized Labor Announced Endorsement of Jon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 3, 2020 CONTACT: Rebecca Castaneda Campaign Manager Jon Rivera for Assembly (716) 939-1152 [email protected] BROAD COALITION OF ORGANIZED LABOR ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENT OF JON RIVERA FOR ASSEMBLY Local Unions Representing Thousands of Workers Endorse Rivera As The Best Candidate To Defend Union and Worker Rights, Tackle Economic Inequality, and Support Fair Wages for Hardworking WNY Families Unions Launch Significant Get Out the Vote Efforts to Support Rivera’s Campaign in June 23rd Primary Race BUFFALO, NY – Today, Jon Rivera proudly announced that a significant coalition of key Western New York unions have endorsed his candidacy for New York State Assembly in the 149th District. Early endorsements from unions include the following organizations: New York State AFL-CIO; Western New York Area Labor Federation (ALF); Western New York Communication Workers of America Council (CWA); Buffalo Building Trades; 1199SEIU; Laborers International Union Local #210; AFSCME Council #66; International Union of Operating Engineers Local #17; State Conference of Operating Engineers; International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District 4; and International Union of Elevator Constructors Local #14. Jon Rivera will fight back against anti-union conservative forces and stand shoulder to shoulder with New York's labor unions to protect our progress. These significant endorsements make clear that union members across Western New York support Rivera’s progressive platform and believe he will be the best choice to represent the interests of working people in the State Assembly in Albany. Coordinated Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts among these unions are already underway to ensure Jon’s message reaches all voters who will be casting ballots, whether by mail, during early voting, or on Primary Day. Jon Rivera said, “Unions built the middle class and have given our society rights and freedoms often taken for granted. We should always support good paying union jobs that you can raise a family on. Across America, unions are under attack by activist right-wing courts and conservative elected officials. I will defend our hard-working union brothers and sisters, and the rights they have fought so hard for. By addressing economic inequality in Western New York, I will work every day to ensure a fairer system that puts working families first. I thank the unions who have Friends of Jon Rivera | PO Box 221 | Buffalo, NY 14213 | [email protected] | (716) 422-0093 endorsed me so far, and I look forward to working with them to ensure their members have their voices heard on Election Day.” According to an August 2019 report published by Partnership for the Public Good, union membership in Erie County is ahead of the national average at 13 percent. 1199SEIU alone has 10,000 members in Western New York. Union members are active, engaged, empowered members of the workforce every corner of the 149th district. Mario Cilento of the New York State AFL-CIO said, “We will coordinate and activate a powerful grassroots campaign to educate our members on labor’s supported candidates in these races and ensure our members know all of their options on how to safely exercise their right to vote.” Dick Lipsitz of WNY AFL-CIO said, “We are pleased to support Jonathan Rivera for Assembly in the 149th district of New York. We look forward to working with Jon to support a progressive pro worker agenda.” Tom Roulley of CWA said, “Jon will be a great ally in Albany fighting for working families and against inequality, and the CWA is proud to endorse him.” Peter DeJesus of 1199SEIU said, “1199SEIU is proud to endorse Jon and his candidacy for the New York State Assembly. In a time of unprecedented challenges facing healthcare workers, it’s imperative that we have a voice in Albany that has the knowledge and will to get things done!” Sam Capitano of the Laborers International Union Local 210 said, “As President of Laborers Local 210, involved in many of the largest public works projects in Erie County, we wholeheartedly endorse and support the candidacy of Jon Rivera for the 149th Assembly seat. Jon’s government experience has given him familiarity of the industry the men and women of Local 210 make their living in. I trust Jon to be an asset to the construction industry as a whole. Considering he comes from a family of public servants and with his calm demeanor, I know he will serve our community well.” Rich Canazzi of AFSCME Local 1095, AFSCME Council 66 said, “Jon Rivera and I have worked together in Erie County government over the last five years. In his management role, we've worked side by side to ensure that workers receive their fair share. As a voice of working families, Jon has demonstrated excellent leadership and compassion for county residents. He has the composure to resolve issues peacefully and adequately. AFSCME Council 66 and the members of Local 1095 consider John Rivera a true friend, advocate, and ally. This is why we are supporting him in his campaign for Assembly District 149.” Daniel McGraw of the New York State Conference of Operating Engineers said, “The NYS Conference of Operating Engineers is pleased to endorse Jon Rivera for Assembly. We believe Jon is the best choice to advocate for our members when it comes to prevailing wages, worker safety, job creation, and ensuring every Operating Engineer in New York State has a fighter in their corner. We look forward to working with him on the issues that matter most to our membership." Friends of Jon Rivera | PO Box 221 | Buffalo, NY 14213 | [email protected] | (716) 422-0093 Mike Hogan of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District 4 said, "The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades is Proud to endorse Jon Rivera for NYS Assembly District 149. Jon has the integrity and the empathy needed, in our current troubled times, to fight for the working people of WNY. " Today’s endorsements join a growing list of elected officials, unions, and progressive groups backing Jon Rivera for Assembly. This list includes: Erie County Democratic Committee Working Families Party Congressman Brian Higgins Senator Tim Kennedy Assembly Member Sean Ryan Assembly Member Karen McMahon Assembly Member Monica Wallace Assembly Member Pat Burke Erie County Legislature Chairwoman April Baskin Erie County Legislator Howard Johnson Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski Town of Hamburg Supervisor Jim Shaw New York State AFL-CIO Western New York Area Labor Federation Western New York Communication Workers of America Council Buffalo Building Trades 1199SEIU Laborers International Union Local #210 AFSCME Council #66 New York State Conference of Operating Engineers International Union of Operating Engineers Local #17 International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District 4 International Union of Elevator Constructors Local #14 Friends of Jon Rivera | PO Box 221 | Buffalo, NY 14213 | [email protected] | (716) 422-0093 Planned Parenthood Empire State Votes Political Action Committee Run for Something Latino Victory Fund #### Friends of Jon Rivera | PO Box 221 | Buffalo, NY 14213 | [email protected] | (716) 422-0093 .
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