Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association President Norman Seabrook, who represents the labor union of the City’s Boldest, endorsed state Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) for reelection to the 34th State Senate District on Tuesday.
“Jeff Klein’s independence has proven to be an asset to the democratic process in the City and State of New York. There should be more elected officials like Jeff, as opposed to those who go along to get along,” Seabrook said.
“I’m honored to receive the of the endorsement of the Corrections Officers Benevolent Association and I will continue to be an independent voice in government who understands the concerns of their membership,” state Senator Klein said.
The Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association joins a growing list of labor endorsements, including: the Transportation Workers Union Local 100, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union, Plumbers Union Local 1, the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York, Teamsters Joint Council 16, DC 9 IUPAT, Steamfitters Local 638, the New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council, the Detectives’ Endowment Association, the National NYCPD 10-13 Organization, Port Authority PBA, the Uniformed Fire Officers Association and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union Local 338.
The Sergeants Benevolent Association, a labor union representing over 13,000 active and retired NYPD sergeants, endorsed state Senator Jeff Klein for reelection to the 34th State Senate District on Wednesday.
“Jeff Klein is a leader we trust and count on. Through his stewardship of the State Senate our members have seen the Safe Act -- the toughest gun laws in the nation enacted and programs like Operation SNUG, which dispatches reformed gang members into the streets to make a positive impact on at-risk youth and reduce crime. The Sergeants Benevolent Association endorses State Senator Klein for reelection to the 34th State Senate District,” said President Ed Mullins.
“I’m honored to receive the endorsement from the Sergeants Benevolent Association, and I work hard in the Senate to ensure that we give the New York City Police Department the tools it needs to keep our streets safe. I look forward to working with their membership well into the future,” said state Senator Klein.
The Sergeants Benevolent Association adds to a growing list of support for Senator Klein. Union endorsements include: the Transportation Workers Union Local 100, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union, Plumbers Union Local 1, the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York, Teamsters Joint Council 16, DC 9 IUPAT, Steamfitters Local 638, the New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council, the Detectives’ Endowment Association, the National NYCPD 10-13 Organization, Port Authority PBA, the Uniformed Fire Officers Association, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union Local 338 and the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association.
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