Powerful 32BJ union to endorse Keith Powers for Manhattan borough president
One of the city's most influential unions, 32BJ, will endorse Keith Powers for Manhattan borough president.
'Housing is a critical issue for members of 32BJ SEIU and all New Yorkers,' 32BJ SEIU President Manny Pastreich said in a statement. 'Throughout his time on the City Council, Council Member Keith Powers has been a consistent champion for building more affordable housing in New York.'
Pastreich said Powers' support of the Adams administration's City of Yes for Housing Opportunity citywide zoning plan and advocating for union jobs were reasons to put the union's weight behind the current Council member.
The union represents thousands of service industry workers.
'I'm grateful to have the support of 32BJ SEIU, a union dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of working New Yorkers,' Powers said. 'I'm proud to stand alongside organized labor in this campaign and make the needs of working-class New Yorkers a centerpiece of my platform. As borough president, I'll continue to work with unions like 32BJ for more equitable wages and better workplace protections.'
Powers is running against State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal in the Democratic primary election for Manhattan borough president. Current Borough President Mark Levine is running to be the city's comptroller.
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