NYC's Biggest Union Picks de Blasio in Mayor's Race
The biggest labor union in New York City has weighed in on the mayor's race. Local 1199 of the Service Employees International Union is providing a prized endorsement for Public Advocate Bill de Blasio in the competitive Democratic primary.
President George Gresham said Friday the health care workers' union sees de Blasio as a champion of working families.
The union represents more than 200,000 workers citywide. It's considered a powerful political ally that can turn out fleets of campaign volunteers.
