Assembly Candidate Rodneyse Bichotte Wins Endorsement of 1199SEIU,

Largest NY Union

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 24, 2014

  

Contact:

Sam Pierre

spierre.bfa@gmail.com

347-930-7027

 

 

Brooklyn, NY - The largest union in New York and the largest healthcare union in the nation, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, has thrown their support behind Assembly Candidate Rodneyse Bichotte as the best candidate with the experience and vision to move the 42nd Assembly District forward.

 

"I am absolutely thrilled to have won the backing of a group that works each and every day towards the goals of protecting and improving the lives of patients, caregivers and all working New Yorkers," said Bichotte. "That passion will be with me in Albany as I lead the charge to break down barriers towards economic security and opportunity for all."

 

"1199SEIU is pleased to endorse Rodneyse Bichotte, a candidate with the enthusiasm, experience and vision to get the job done" said 1199SEIU Political Director Kevin Finnegan. "We look forward to working closely with Ms. Bichotte in Albany to further a progressive healthcare agenda. We are exceedingly confident that upon her election, she will be a powerful advocate for quality healthcare for her district and for all New Yorkers."

 

1199SEIU represents over 250,000 nurses and healthcare workers in New York State, and over 400,000 members throughout the East Coast. Their members are highly active politically and deeply engaged in their communities. The mission of 1199SEIU is to achieve quality healthcare and good jobs for all.

 

1199SEIU joins earlier endorsers: Building and Construction Trade Council of Greater New York, Teamsters Joint Council 16, Tenants Political Action Committee, Local 1181 of the Amalgamated Transit Union, and the Mason Tenders District Council of Greater New York & Long Island, 32BJ SEIU, The Communications Workers of America (CWA) District One and Locals 1101, 1109 & 1182, Local 46 Metallic Lathers & Reinforcing Iron Workers, Councilmember Vanessa Gibson, Councilmember Robert Cornegy, the Working Families Party (WFP), the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club; Organization Staff Analysts (OSA), and the Brooklyn Young Democrats (BYD); Councilmember Jumaane Williams, New York Communities for Change (NYCC); Transit Workers Union Local 100 (TWU); NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, Lambda Independent Democratic Club; Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Councilmember Laurie Cumbo; Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU); the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA).

 

  

 

 

George Gresham, President of 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers Union and Assembly Candidate Rodneyse Bichotte

 

As the current District Leader, Rodneyse Bichotte has been outspoken advocate on issues concerning immigration, unemployment, education reform, health care access, senior citizen centers, affordable housing, women's and LGBTQ rights, as well as other issues affecting the quality of life in the community.

 

To learn more about the Bichotte for Assembly campaign advancing positive change, go to www.rodneysebichotte.com and Vote on Primary Day: Tuesday, September 9th. 

 

 

 

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