Two major NYC unions back Mamdani's general election bid for mayor
NEW YORK — Two major labor unions that backed Andrew Cuomo’s failed Democratic mayoral bid are set to endorse upstart democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, two people with knowledge of the matter confirmed to POLITICO.
The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and 32BJ SEIU, which represents building service workers in New York City, are intending to back the Democratic nominee as Cuomo ponders whether to run as an independent.
"Congratulations to @ZohranKMamdani on a decisive victory in the democratic primary for Mayor. We can all find inspiration in an optimistic and positive vision of a New York that works for working people. - a vision that has always motivated @32BJSEIU members,” 32BJ’s president, Manny Pastreich, posted on X Wednesday evening, one day after the Albany lawmaker stunned the political establishment by toppling the dynastic Cuomo Tuesday.
Mamdani met with HTC President Rich Maroko this week after this primary, according to one person with direct knowledge of the meeting.
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