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Unions Back Cuomo Amid Controversy and Investigations

4/19/2025

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Two prominent NYC unions, Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and SEIU Local 32BJ, endorsed Andrew Cuomo for mayor despite prior concerns over sexual harassment allegations.
The House Committee on Education is investigating alleged financial misconduct involving the healthcare union 1199SEIU.
The AFL-CIO established a pro bono legal network to assist federal workers threatened by job losses under the Trump administration.

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Story summary

Two prominent NYC unions, Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and SEIU Local 32BJ, endorsed Andrew Cuomo for mayor despite prior concerns over sexual harassment allegations.
The House Committee on Education is investigating alleged financial misconduct involving the healthcare union 1199SEIU.
The AFL-CIO established a pro bono legal network to assist federal workers threatened by job losses under the Trump administration.