Edward Malloy
Some Unions Supporting Bloomberg for Mayor, Again
An interested reader pointed out that the number of major unions in favor of extending term limits, even as the labor-backed Working Families Party is actively working to oppose the term-limits legislation.
The unions that support the change cite Michael Bloomberg's experience as the reason he's most qualified to lead the city in a fiscal crisis. (That may be true, bur many critics are opposing Bloomberg because of how he went about orchestrating his bid for a third term, not because they don't like his record.)
In any case, one reason the labor groups backing Bloomberg haven't gotten much attention is probably that they aren't doing much organizing, while the opposition has been vocal. read more »
Hard-Hat Honcho Malloy Wants Third Bloomberg Term
Ed Malloy, president of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, just gave his thumbs up to extending term limits to keep Mayor Bloomberg in office.
From a statement released by Mr. Malloy's office:
"Should the Council of the City of New York vote to amend term limits, the continuing services of Mayor Bloomberg would certainly put the reins of government in steady hands and give us the strong and competent leadership we need to rise to the occasion of our current circumstances." read more »
Silver's Show of Labor Strength
Last night it was Eliot Spitzer. Now, it's Sheldon Silver's turn to show off his support heading into the upcoming legislative session.
A group of influential labor leaders are hosting a breakfast reception with the Assembly speaker on Thursday, December 6.
A partial list of attendees is after the jump. read more »
