It is more important than ever for working people to have a voice in the political arena. That is why the RWDSU is committed to maintaining political involvement. The RWDSU and its locals are working to bring issues important to workers to the forefront, and protect workers' rights from political attacks.
The RWDSU's endorsements for candidates so far in the 2017 elections are listed here:
List of RWDSU Endorsed Candidates
As of August 6, 2017
ALABAMA
U.S. Senate Doug Jones (D)
GEORGIA
Governor Stacy Abrams (D) (2018)
Atlanta Mayor Ceasar Mitchell (D)
MICHIGAN
Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) (2018)
NEW JERSEY
Governor Phil Murphy (D)
NEW YORK
New York City & Borough-wide Seats
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Mayor |
Bill de Blasio (D, WFP) |
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Comptroller |
Scott Stringer (D, WFP) |
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Public Advocate |
Tish James (D, WFP) |
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Manhattan BP |
Gale Brewer (D, WFP) |
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Brooklyn BP |
Eric Adams (D, WFP) |
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Queens BP |
Melinda Katz (D) |
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Bronx BP |
Ruben Diaz Jr. (D, WFP) |
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Brooklyn DA |
Eric Gonzalez (D, WFP) |
New York City Council Open Seats
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CD 2 |
Carlina Rivera (D, WFP) |
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CD 4 |
Keith Powers (D) |
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CD 8 |
Diana Ayala (D, WFP) |
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CD 21 |
Francisco Moya (D, WFP) |
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CD 43 |
Justin Brannan (D, WFP) |
New York City Council Incumbent Seats
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If you would like to volunteer, get involved, and support RWDSU-endorsed candidates, please contact the RWDSU Political Department at (212) 684-5300, or email crivera@rwdsu.org.