Endorsements

Kathryn launched her candidacy with endorsements from every labor union she has managed, representing over 10,000 essential city workers. The daughter of a labor negotiator, she has been a lifelong supporter of labor rights and has proven herself as a collaborative manager who gets deals done to protect workers with strong contracts. 

Kathryn is building a coalition of organizations and leaders who know that she is the leader who can fix what’s broken in government and deliver a New York that works for everyone.

Kathryn Garcia is the most talented, hard-working person I’ve ever worked with. She managed the largest sanitation department in the world, which by the way is 96% male, and along the way won the respect of every person there. There is no person better qualified to take over City Hall.
Harry Nespoli
President of Local 831

“KATHRYN GARCIA IS EXACTLY WHO WE NEED TO LEAD OUR CITY THROUGH THIS CHALLENGING TIME.”

–UNIFORMED SANITATION CHIEFS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT IGNAZIO AZZARA

Labor and Unions

Uniformed Sanitationmen’s Association
Teamsters Local 831

6,200 members of “New York’s Strongest,” the sanitation workers who collect our City’s trash, recycling, and organic waste and plow our streets during winter snow storms to keep New York City healthy, safe and clean. Sanitation workers have been at the frontlines throughout the COVID19 pandemic, continuing to collect trash and keep streets clear of snow for ambulance access through the pandemic.
I’ll say it again, you simply won’t find a better Mayor than I know Kathryn Garcia will be.”
Harry NespoliPresident of Local 831

Service Employees International Union Local 246

1,600 auto mechanics and other tradespeople across more than 20 different City agencies who keep our 30,000 fire trucks, sanitation plows, police cars, parks equipment running.
"Kathryn understands the importance of skilled mechanics and what it really takes to keep the City running. Our fire trucks, police cars and sanitation trucks don’t run without our members. She has the most crisis management experience of anyone in the field and understands how to work with labor. Kathryn Garcia is the only person in this race who has what it takes to make sure New York City recovers."
Joseph A. Colangelo.President SEIU Local 246

Teamsters Local 813

3,000 of our city’s most essential workers: private sanitation and demolition debris removal, paper factory BS warehouse, rental car, and funeral industry workers. Members of Local 813 have been at the front lines of the COVID-19 response, from delivering hand sanitizer and janitorial supplies to funeral services.
“Kathryn is a skilled manager who supports and leads the hard-working union workers that keep this city running. We worked together on comprehensive reform of the private carting industry that will protect workers and small businesses, while reducing emissions and improving safety. Local 813 is unanimous in our support, alongside all the unions she has worked with for years.”
Sean CampbellLocal 813 President

The Sanitation Officers Association SEIU
Local 444

3,700 Sanitation Supervisors and Superintendents who oversee day-to-day operations at the nation’s largest municipal sanitation department, as well as Sanitation Department retirees
“Kathryn transformed the Sanitation Department and set a new bar for leadership and management at the agency. Kathryn is the kind of leader who fosters teamwork and collaboration, and listens openly to new ideas. She is the right choice for Mayor for New York City. Kathryn’s commitment to serving the public and to supporting the managers within our ranks was clear from Day 1. Kathryn is the kind of leader who fosters teamwork and collaboration, and listens openly to new ideas. She is the right choice for Mayor for New York City.”
Joseph MannionSEIU Local 444 President

Uniformed Sanitation Chiefs Association

The leadership ranks--one-star and two-star chiefs--at the Department of Sanitation
“Kathryn Garcia is exactly who we need to lead our City through this challenging time. Kathryn brought innovation, creativity, and leadership to DSNY, and she is a skilled and talented manager and leader who never shies away from challenge. Under her leadership, New York City will recover stronger than ever before.”
Ignazio AzzaraUniformed Sanitation Chiefs Association President
Kathryn Garcia is a strong advocate for labor and a strong advocate for NYC. In all her roles, from Sanitation Commissioner to Food Czar, she has proven time and time again that there’s no job too big to handle.
Sean Campbell
Teamsters Local 813 President

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