ICYMI: Governor Kathy Hochul Rallies with Central New York Union Workers

NEW YORK – Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul rallied with members of the Central New York Area Labor Federation in Syracuse. Growing up in a union household, Governor Hochul has strong ties to the labor movement and spoke with union workers about the importance of supporting workers’ rights across the state.

Governor Hochul was joined by lawmakers Bill Magnarelli, Al Stirpe, Rachel May, and John Mannion.

Photos from the rally can be found here.

CNY Central: Governor Kathy Hochul in Syracuse for Campaign Rally With Union Workers
By: Jason Distant

Governor Kathy Hochul was in Syracuse for a campaign rally at Ironworkers Hall in Syracuse.

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The Governor spoke about her families history in ironwork, saying “I have union blooding running through my veins.”

“This is an opportunity to show what happens when people from the most unionized state in America, from upstate which is the most unionized part of the most unionized state in America, band together behind elected officials who share the same values,” Governor Hochul continued. “And these values say we believe that everyone deserves the dignity of quality healthcare.”

Those in attendance applauded as Governor Hochul also talked about affordable childcare, and job opportunities for people in construction.

Governor Hochul is confident Central New Yorkers will show up to vote for her in the June primaries.

“I’ll be so proud to ensure that Democrats and Union Democrats and their families and friends turn out in force on June 28th to send a strong message that yes: this seat does not just belong to someone from New York City,” Governor Hochul said. “That someone from upstate can hold the seat of Governor and be re-elected, and you’re going to make that happen my friends.”

Syracuse.com: Hochul Visits Syracuse for Campaign Event with Union Workers
By: Rylee Kirk

Governor Kathy Hochul was in Syracuse Sunday for a brief campaign event with union workers at Ironworkers Local 60 Union at 500 W Genesee St.

Hochul spoke to the workers and told them that she had “union blood running through her veins,” as her father and grandfather were steelworkers.

The importance of healthcare, childcare and the availability of jobs in construction and the private sector were two of the things Hochul touched on.

She spoke to the crowd about their support, telling them that they would make it possible for her to win re-election.

Hochl also mentioned that it would be special for a person from Upstate New York to be governor instead of someone from New York City.

She also joked about a “red tsunami or some sort of wave or weather event” not taking over the state but instead a blizzard of support for Democrats.

“Don’t tell us in Central New York about weather,” she joked.