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UAW Launches D.R.E.A.M. Initiative to Back Progressive Candidates

3/2/2025

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UAW Backs Progressive Candidates

The United Auto Workers Region 9A has kicked off the D.R.E.A.M. initiative, passionately urging voters to exclude Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo from their rankings in the upcoming mayoral election. Instead, they rally behind Comptroller Brad Lander, state Sen. Jessica Ramos, and Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, striving to unite progressive voices for a brighter future.

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Newman Denounces Cuomo

FDNY Battalion Chief Sean Newman passionately denounces Andrew Cuomo's bid for mayor, linking his parents' tragic deaths to Cuomo's pandemic mismanagement. Newman accuses the former governor of corruption and intimidation, calling on the firefighters' union to rethink any support for a leader he believes has consistently ignored public safety.

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Cuomo Enters Mayoral Race

Andrew Cuomo has thrown his hat into the ring for New York City mayor, vowing to tackle crime and homelessness head-on. However, his campaign is overshadowed by past sexual misconduct allegations and legal challenges. In contrast, the United Auto Workers union champions a progressive vision, rallying support for candidates like Comptroller Brad Lander.

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UAW Backs Progressive Candidates

The United Auto Workers Region 9A has kicked off the D.R.E.A.M. initiative, passionately urging voters to exclude Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo from their rankings in the upcoming mayoral election. Instead, they rally behind Comptroller Brad Lander, state Sen. Jessica Ramos, and Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, striving to unite progressive voices for a brighter future.

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