HEALTHCARE UNION 1199SEIU ENDORSES ASSEMBLYWOMAN TREMAINE WRIGHT FOR NYS SENATE

Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright has just been endorsed by the 1199SEIU healthcare union for NYS Senate.

1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. the largest healthcare worker union in the nation, today announced its endorsement of  Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright in her bid for the seat representing New York State’s Senate District 25, which includes the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, and Bedford Stuyvesant.

1199SEIU represents over 250,000 hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and other healthcare workers in the New York City area. The union’s membership totals over 450,000 workers throughout the East Coast. Brooklyn is home to tens of thousands of 1199ers.

"As an assemblywoman, Tremaine Wright has proven herself as leader for the working people of Brooklyn and all of New York State,” said 1199SEIU Political Director Gabby Seay. “We look forward to working with her in the New York State Senate as we strive to create a nation that works for every one of us.”

"I am honored to have the support of 1199SEIU," said Assemblywoman Wright. “The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU are fiercely dedicated to building a better New York. I share their commitment to improving the lives of their members and working people in every community.”

The Democratic primary election will take place on Tuesday, June 23. Early voting is currently scheduled to begin on June 13th.

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