Town’s transit supervisors are set to vote towards the MTA rank and file within the upcoming main for Gotham’s comptroller.
The Subway-Floor Supervisors Affiliation, the second largest metropolis transit union, representing some 4,000 bus and subway supervisors, introduced Friday it was backing Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine in his bid to grow to be metropolis comptroller.
“We need a Comptroller who understands the stakes for working people and is committed to protecting their rights,” SSSA president Michael Carrube stated in an announcement.
“Mark Levine has shown time and again that he stands with labor,” Carrube continued. “We trust him to safeguard the benefits and worker protections our union has fought so hard to secure.”
Levine, additionally in an announcement, stated he was “proud” for the union’s help, and pledged, if elected, “to make sure their retirement security is protected, their contracts are enforced, and their critical contributions are valued across New York City.”
The supervisors union’s backing comes after Transport Staff Union Native 100, the 40,000-strong union of rank-and-file bus and subway staff, threw its help behind Levine’s opponent — outgoing Metropolis Councilman Justin Brannan — in February.
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Councilman Justin Brannan was endorsed by the Transport Staff Union Native 100. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Each day Information)
Levine, Brannan and Queens Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar initially jumped into the comptroller’s race after incumbent Brad Lander introduced in July that he was difficult Mayor Adams on this yr’s election. Rajkumar, although, dropped out of the race earlier this yr to as a substitute run for metropolis public advocate towards incumbent Jumaane Williams.
The ensuing contest between Levine and Brannan has formed up right into a extremely aggressive contest, with each candidates racking up high-profile endorsements and pulling in lots of of 1000’s of {dollars} in contributions.
Thus far, Levine has raised extra money than Brannan, because the fast-approaching main looms lower than two months away.
The primaries for mayor, comptroller, public advocate and different native elected workplaces are set for June 24.
