New York Teachers Union Endorses Mitrano for Congress

Declaring that “government support for public schools, colleges and hospitals has never been more critical,” New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) President Andy Pallotta released the union’s endorsements for the 2020 elections. Among those chosen: Democrat Tracy Mitrano, who is running to unseat incumbent Tom Reed in New York’s 23rd congressional district.

NYSUT represents more than 600,000 members in education, human services and health care. This is the first time they have endorsed Mitrano.

“We need elected officials who will stand up for teachers, School-Related Professionals, medical professionals and those they serve,” said Pallotta. “We believe this slate of candidates can best deliver for the New Yorkers who will rely on them in the halls of power.”

“As a former teacher myself, this is a very meaningful endorsement,” said Mitrano. “NYSUT members deserve to have representatives who will see that they get the government support they need, especially now as we grapple with the question of reopening schools during a pandemic.”

NYSUT-endorsed candidates receive grassroots support from NYSUT members, including phone banking, door knocking and literature distribution. The union also makes financial contributions from voluntary donations through VOTE-COPE, the union’s non-partisan political action committee.