 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, August 31, 2026Contact: Maddy Rosenmaddy@caitconley.com OSSINING, NY – Today, the New York State AFL-CIO — a federation of 3,000 unions across the state, representing 2.5 million New Yorkers — endorsed Cait Conley in the race to represent New York’s 17th Congressional District. New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento issued the following statement of support: “The New York State AFL-CIO is proud to endorse Cait Conley for New York’s 17th Congressional District, where we represent over 150,000 union members and their families. Cait understands the issues that are important to working people, including lowering costs and investing in public services. As working people have been under constant attack from the administration in Washington, Cait is the voice we need to stand up for our dignity, rights and respect. We are confident that she will be a strong and effective advocate, and we look forward to engaging our members to ensure a victory on Election Day.”Cait Conley, Democratic nominee for New York’s 17th Congressional District, issued the following statement: “It’s truly an honor to have the support of the New York State AFL-CIO and their 2.5 million members in this race. In Congress, my mission will be to deliver a better, more affordable future for the Hudson Valley. That means fighting for the workers who keep our communities running. From defending the right to organize to championing prevailing wages to ensuring public dollars remain in public schools, I will always have the backs of labor unions and working families.” |
NEW YORK STATE AFL-CIO ENDORSES CAIT CONLEY FOR CONGRESS IN NY-17
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