New York, NY --
Today, NY Local 372 announced its endorsement of Assembly Member Robert J. Rodriguez in his campaign to represent District 8 in the New York City Council.
“We have seen the incredible victories Assemblyman Rodriguez has brought to his community and to our city. It is because of historic accomplishments like the $15 minimum wage, the paid family leave policy, and the State’s free tuition plan, that we know Robert will bring the leadership we need in the City Council,”
said Local 372 President Shaun D. Francois I.
“From these efforts, it is evident that the Assemblyman puts workers, union members, and our students at the forefront of his advocacy. We believe Robert has shown reliability and loyalty to his district, and we know that he will continue to represent and advocate for us all.”
“As a product of East Harlem public schools, I have a great respect for all the hard work that Local 372 members put in to better our schools and serve our children. They go to work every day to keep our children safe, healthy, and engaged in learning. I pledge to fight diligently on their behalf to ensure that they have fair treatment, equal pay and good working conditions. Together we will fight to ensure that public schools throughout the city have the funding and resources they need to give New York City’s children the quality education they deserve,”
said Assemblyman Robert J. Rodriguez
.
Local 372 represents over 24,000 NYC Board of Education Employees working in a variety of job titles and at different levels. Some jobs represented by this union include Cooks, SAPIS, School Aides, Community Assistant, Community Associate, Community Coordinator, Community Advocates, Family Assistant, Family Associate, Family Paraprofessionals, School Crossing Guard, Health Aides and School Lunch Aide.
Assemblyman Robert J. Rodriguez is running for New York City Council to represent the 8th District. He currently represents the 68th Assembly District, which includes the neighborhoods of El Barrio/East Harlem, part of the Upper East Side and Central Harlem. He serves as Chair of the Office of State-Federal Relations and is a member of several committees: Ways and Means; Banks; Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions; Housing; Labor; Mental health; Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, & Asian Caucus, and the Puerto Rican/Hispanic task force.
