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Union Power Tested in Primaries | New York City News
Unions aren’t always winning elections — it’s not just about the endorsement, it’s about the money, the muscle, and the mobilization. Some insurgent candidates pulled off upsets with heavy union backing, while big-name incumbents lost despite union support. Deep local engagement, like door-knocking campaigns, seems to matter more than a simple nod. But even major unions like UFT and 1199SEIU couldn’t save some reps from defeat. Meanwhile, the UAW crushed it, winning all three races they backed — showing how union strategy and alignment with progressive forces can make all the difference. And…
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