Westchester Insider: Election 2022 Desk: [PRESS RELEASE] CWA Local 1101 and Local 1103 Endorse Alessandra Biaggi For Congress.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

CWA Local 1101 and Local 1103 Endorse Alessandra Biaggi For Congress.

PELHAM, NY - Today, Communications Workers of America (CWA) Locals 1101 and 1103 endorsed State Senator Alessandra Biaggi for U.S. Congress. Senator Biaggi has worked closely with the New York City and Westchester labor unions to pass crucial legislation in Albany, and she is ready to take their partnership to Congress. These endorsements signal Senator Biaggi’s deep commitment to strengthening unions and supporting working New Yorkers and their right to organize.

“I am so proud to earn the endorsements from CWA locals 1101 and 1103. They are a powerful force– for its members and for progressive policies that benefit all New Yorkers. I am so proud of all we accomplished in Albany, and I look forward to working with CWA Locals 1101 and 1103 in Congress to protect the right to organize, invest in communications infrastructure, and guarantee good health care for all,” said Senator Alessandra Biaggi.

“As a State Senator, Alessandra Biaggi has proven herself to be a champion for working families, and she has transformed Albany to bring power back to workers. Her commitment to fighting for unions, protecting workers against harassment and discrimination in the workplace, and delivering progressive wins to uplift New Yorkers is why we are proud to endorse her for U.S. Congress. Alessandra is a true advocate for our members, and we need her fighting spirit in Washington," said Keith Purce, President, Communications Workers Of America, Local 1101. 

“For the last four years, Alessandra Biaggi has fought tirelessly on behalf of our members in Westchester. Her vision and unwavering commitment to supporting working families have been instrumental in the fight for stronger and safer workplaces and equal pay for equal work for all New Yorkers. We are proud to endorse Alessandra for Congress in New York’s third congressional district,” said Kevin Sheil, President, Communications Workers of America, Local 1103.