NEW YORK – Workers from UAW Regions 9 and 9A are pleased to jointly announce the endorsement of the following statewide candidates for the November general election for New York governor, lieutenant governor, comptroller and attorney general. The endorsements include: Governor:              Andrew Cuomo Lt. Governor:         Kathy Hochul Comptroller:          Thomas Dinapoli Attorney General:  Eric Schneiderman

Together, the UAW regions cover eastern, central and western New York (including the New York City metropolitan area, the Hudson Valley and the Capital District area.

“We are proud to endorse Governor Cuomo and his running mate Kathy Hochul, who have a plan and a vision for jobs and the utmost respect for equality and civil and human rights,” said UAW Region 9 Director Terry Dittes. “This entire slate of statewide candidates best meet the needs of UAW members and their families and will stand with working men and women across the great state of New York.

“Governor Cuomo has committed to move a progressive legislative agenda for working families in his next term,” said UAW Region 9A Director Julie Kushner. “We look forward to reelecting the Governor and electing all of our endorsed candidates. We can make New York an even greater and stronger state for working people.”