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Unions Shift Support to Cuomo, Boosting His Mayoral Bid

4/14/2025

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In a surprising turn, two prominent New York City labor unions, the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and Local 32BJ, have switched their allegiance from Mayor Eric Adams to former Governor Andrew Cuomo. This shift underscores Cuomo's growing clout in the mayoral race, as the unions, representing over 125,000 members, aim to secure future advantages despite their turbulent past with him.

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Story summary

In a surprising turn, two prominent New York City labor unions, the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and Local 32BJ, have switched their allegiance from Mayor Eric Adams to former Governor Andrew Cuomo. This shift underscores Cuomo's growing clout in the mayoral race, as the unions, representing over 125,000 members, aim to secure future advantages despite their turbulent past with him.