The United Auto Workers and the Communications Workers of America both endorsed Don Barber (D-Caroline) in his quest to win the 51st state Senate seat today. Barber commented that the unions are close allies in the struggle to improve the quality of life in upstate communities.
"One of the things that always strikes me when I meet with unions like the UAW and the CWA is that they always address each other as brothers and sisters. They are exactly the kind of community supporters who are backing my campaign. They have the right mindset, that we're working together to make our communities better. I'm thrilled to have their support."
Communications Workers of America's members are employed in many different sectors of the economy: telecommunications; health care; higher education; manufacturing; broadcast and cable television; commercial printing and newspapers; state, local, and country government. The union has been a leader in supporting community-labor alliances like Jobs With Justice and New York's Working Families Party.
"Don Barber will shake up Albany and deliver for working people," said Bob Master, Legislative and Political Director for CWA District 1. "Albany is broken and needs fixing on issues that matter, like campaign finance reform, fair taxation and paid family leave. Don Barber is the right person for the job."
This is big time support for Barber. He is deserving of this. He will be a great asset in the Senate for the working citizens of New York.
