New York City Coalition of the International Union of the Operating Engineers Endorse Andrew Cuomo for Mayor
"The New York City Coalition of Operating Engineers, representing approximately 21,000 hardworking men and women, is proud to recognize Governor Cuomo’s proven track record of support for organized labor and the Operating Engineers. Under his leadership, our members benefited from significant work opportunities across New York City’s construction sites, commercial and residential buildings, and schools." - Ed Christian, President of the NYC Coalition of the International Union of Operating Engineers
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, candidate for Mayor of New York City, today proudly received the key endorsement of the New York City Coalition of the International Union of Operating Engineers, which represents 21,000 hard-working men and women. The unions touted Governor Cuomo’s record on delivering significant infrastructure projects across the city and his commitment to use and support organized labor to help rebuild a city in crisis.
Joining with Christian of Local 14-14B were the Business Managers of all six New York City IUOE local unions comprising the Coalition, including Thomas Callahan of Local 15; William Lynn of Local 30; Kuba Brown of Local 94; Matthew Gugliotta of Local 211; and Robert Troeller of Local 891.
“The New York City Coalition of Operating Engineers, representing approximately 21,000 hardworking men and women, is proud to recognize Governor Cuomo’s proven track record of support for organized labor and the Operating Engineers. Under his leadership, our members benefited from significant work opportunities across New York City’s construction sites, commercial and residential buildings, and schools. His unwavering commitment to the working men and women of our great city is unrivaled and evident in the major infrastructure projects he initiated and the long-overdue projects he brought to completion after decades of talk. Our City needs steady, experienced leadership, which is why we are proud to endorse Andrew Cuomo for Mayor,” said Ed Christian, President of the NYC Coalition of the International Union of Operating Engineers.
“I have been working with the I.U.O.E. since my father’s first campaign, and their support has always meant a great deal to me,” Governor Cuomo said. “New York City was built by hardworking union men and women, and they will be the ones to help rebuild it again. If we want to solve the affordability crisis and restore public safety, we need to create good-paying, union jobs and real opportunities for all New Yorkers. That’s exactly what I did as Governor, and that’s exactly what I will do again as mayor.”
The New York City Coalition of the International Union of Operating Engineers joins The Utility Workers Union of America Local 1-2, Teamsters Local 237, Local 3 IBEW, New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters, District Council 9 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.
Throughout his career in public service, Governor Cuomo has been a champion for working New Yorkers. He raised wages for millions, protected the right to organize when the Supreme Court tried to break the back of the labor movement, increased access to healthcare, enacted the nation's strongest paid family leave program and expanded apprenticeships, vocational training, and workforce development programs. He also advanced the most substantial infrastructure program in a generation, including the Second Avenue Subway, the Moynihan Train Hall and the new Kosciuszko Bridge and the new JFK and LaGuardia Airports – all major projects built with union labor.
The Operating Engineers join U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, former New York State Comptroller Carl McCall, former Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Brooklyn Democratic Chair, Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, the Staten Island Democratic Party, Assembly Member Charles Fall, Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs, Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia, Assembly Member Latrice Walker, Assembly Member Erik Dilan, Assembly Member Jordan Wright, Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, Assembly Member Sam Berger, Assembly Member Vivian Cook, Assembly Member John Zaccaro, Assembly Member William Colton, Council Member Kamillah Hanks, Council Member Farah N. Louis, Council Member Susan Zhuang, Council Member Darlene Mealy, the New York City Deputy Sheriffs’ Benevolent Association, The Utility Workers Union of America Local 1-2, Teamsters Local 237, Local 3 IBEW, New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters, District Council 9 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, 35 District Leaders across the city, 32 prominent Black clergy members, former National Director of the Anti-Defamation League Abe Foxman, the Village Reform Democratic Club, Taminent Regular Democratic Club, American Jewish Congress, and the Italian American Leadership Council in endorsing Governor Cuomo for Mayor of New York City.
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