January 31, 2013
By Neal Tepel, LaborPress Publisher
New York, NY – Civil rights attorney, and radio show host Yetta Kurland receivedanother labor endorsement today, this time by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) International.
ATU’s Local 1181 is currently on strike in New York City demanding better conditions for their workers.
“I am honored that at a time when the members of Amalgamated Transit Union are busy fighting for their members on the frontlines, that they would take time to support me in my run for City Council. It shows the level of commitment these workers have to making this City a better place for all working New Yorker” said Yetta Kurland.
International ATU President Larry Hanley said “We are proud to endorse Yetta Kurland. Yetta has been there for us on the picket line, and she will be a voice for us in City Hall. Just as she courageously stands up for working men and women, we at the Amalgamated Transit Union proudly stand behind her in her candidacy for City Council.”
Kurland has already received early endorsements from TWU Local 100, CWA Local 1180, DC 37, Local 372, the NYS Machinists District 15 along with several elected officials and clubs including the Women’s Democratic Club of NYC.
