Today, I’m thrilled to acknowledge the endorsement of my campaign for re-election by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. For those who don’t know, 1199 is the largest healthcare union in the nation with over 450,000 members. 1199 is affiliated with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) which has over 2 million members and is the largest labor union in North America.
1199’s 450,000+ members are the among the best healthcare professionals who deliver our children, care for our sick and elderly, fight against COVID and much more. Since their founding in 1931, 1199 has been a bastion for economic, social and healthcare equity. Dr. King called 1199 “the authentic conscience of the labor movement.”
1199SEIU’s endorsement is recognition of how as your Legislator I have upheld our common values by prioritizing the best information to reduce the spread of disease and flatten the curve. Healthcare workers truly have been heroes during the pandemic, and we owe them our best efforts to reduce the number and severity of cases.
When I am re-elected in November 2, I look forward to ensuring our community health is prioritized.
Westchester County Legislator Democrat Ruth Walter 15th District.
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