FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 8, 2018

Contact: Chelsea Connor | cconnor@rwdsu.org | 347-866-6259

RWDSU BACKS MAYER FOR SENATE

The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union on Monday endorsed Democratic Senate candidate Shelley Mayer, who is seeking the open seat in Westchester Count that’s become a centerpiece for control of the chamber.

“Shelley Mayer is a proven advocate for working people. Her years in the New York Assembly have shown that she won’t rest until workers get the justice they need. We are proud to support her campaign for the State Senate today,” said Stuart Appelbaum, the RWDSU president.

“Shelly stood with members of the RWDSU when A&P went bankrupt; she has stood with us to improve wages and working conditions for workers time and time again – and now we stand with her as she announces her run for the State Senate in New York. We know she will bring her strong values – values that put working people first – to the Senate, and we will work hard to ensure she is elected.”

Mayer, a Yonkers Democrat, is competing for the nod to run in a special election to fill the seat, vacated by Westchester County Executive George Latimer. Also vying for the seat include People for Bernie co-founder Kat Brezler and Bedford Supervisor Chris Burdick.

A special election is yet to be called.

“I am proud to receive the support of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union,” Mayer said. “I am committed to being a State Senator that our workers can rely on to fight for the issues that matter most – stronger schools, better wages, and better jobs. Together, we can create the necessary, progressive changes to make our community and New York stronger.”