Sentences with phrase «key labor endorsement»

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The campaign of Independent Democratic Conference Sen. Tony Avella announced Friday the Queens lawmaker had received the nod from 1199 / SEIU, a key labor group that was instrumental in helping Gov. Andrew Cuomo receive the endorsement of the Working Families Party.

An endorsement from the labor - aligned party could be key as she seeks a Democratic nomination ahead of the vote on June 26.

Democratic congressional candidate Gareth Rhodes today will announce a key labor union endorsement, picking up the backing of the Communication Workers of America Local 1120.

Key stakeholders in the Working Families Party have sent a letter to fellow committee members on behalf of Sen. Eric Schneiderman, calling him the «only choice» to receive the labor - backed party's endorsement in the AG's race.

Rep. Patrick Murphy announced the endorsements of two additional labor unions Thursday, adding to a list of traditionally key Democratic constituency groups rallying behind his campaign for Senate.

Senator's re-election bid receives slew of key endorsements from labor organizations Senator Bill Larkin (R,C,I - 39th District) today announced the endorsements of five major labor organizations in his bid for re-election in the State Senate.

The union is a key component of the labor alliance behind the left - leaning Working Families Party, which made a commitment to a Democrat - controlled State Senate an integral part of its endorsement of Gov. Andrew Cuomo — an endorsement 1199 helped secure, along with ally Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Republican Sen. Sue Serino's re-election bid was bolstered on Tuesday by the endorsement of 1199SEIU, a key and politically active labor union.

And several unions that were key in negotiating the WFP endorsement deal of Cuomo that started the Senate reunification ball rolling — SEIU 1199 and HTC — will likely stick with Liu regardless of the IDC's new power - sharing agreement, according to a labor source.

Hannon has received endorsements from other health - care oriented groups like 1199 / SEIU, a political key labor union.

Labor groups have been splitting their endorsements in key Senate races this election cycle as Republicans seek to retain control in the chamber, in doubt this year amid a presidential election campaign.

The endorsement comes from the NFIB CA PAC, the organization's political action committee, and is based on positions regarding key small - business policy issues including health care, taxes, labor, and regulatory issues.