UAW Warns NYC Against Andrew Cuomo for Mayor

UAW's Accusations Against Andrew Cuomo

• ⚠️ The UAW is warning New York City residents not to elect Andrew Cuomo as mayor, citing his past actions and inactions.
• 🏥 They highlight the 15,000 senior deaths in New York State nursing homes under his administration, which they state he is not here to talk about.
• ⚖️ The union also points to the multiple sexual harassment charges against Cuomo, noting that this is also not the focus of their warning.

Cuomo's Betrayal of Workers

• 🚫 The UAW claims that Governor Cuomo turned his back on them when they needed his help.
• 📜 They recount how Cuomo failed to sign a bill into law that would have ensured unemployment benefits after one week for striking members in September 2019.
• 🚶‍♂️ Furthermore, Cuomo never stepped foot on any of their strike lines and ignored their calls, despite claiming to support labor.
• 💰 The former governor is also criticized for creating Tier 6, which allegedly cost public sector workers over $100,000.

Call for a New Leader

• 🏙️ The UAW emphasizes that their members want a better, safer, and more affordable city.
• ❌ They argue that someone who passes up opportunities to support workers in crisis is unfit to be mayor of working-class New Yorkers.
• ✊ The union calls for electing a mayor who works for working New Yorkers, contrasting this with Cuomo's perceived cowardice and yielding to corporate bosses.

Political Endorsements and Commentary

• 🤝 Senator John Leo Louu endorsed Zoran, a state senator respected by Asian-American voters, and notably did not endorse other mayoral candidates.
• 🗣️ Brennan Mansia, director for the UAW in the Northeast, is praised as an impressive leader.
• 📢 UAW organizer Claire Valdez, also a state representative, is highlighted.
• 🏛️ The segment briefly touches on Trump considering a third term, framing it as an attempt to defy the Constitution, and promotes Ground News for media bias analysis.