On Thursday, July 17, Mayor Eric Adams received endorsements from 13 labor unions, including major law enforcement and city worker groups, in his bid for a second term. Nearly 150 uniformed members rallied on the steps of City Hall, chanting “Four more years” as Adams stood with supporters and vintage police vehicles.
The endorsing unions represent a broad swath of the city’s public workforce, including police, sanitation, probation, and corrections personnel. Among the groups backing the mayor are the Detectives’ Endowment Association, Sergeants Benevolent Association, Lieutenants Benevolent Association, Captains Endowment Association, Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association, and Sanitationmen’s Association Local 831. Also included are the unions representing traffic agents, probation officers, and other frontline workers.
Adams, who once served as an NYPD captain, pointed to his public safety record and told supporters he’s “got their back” as a show of appreciation for the unions’ backing.
Union leaders pointed to Adams’ steady backing of law enforcement and efforts to curb crime. Lou Turco, head of the Lieutenants Benevolent Association, said the mayor has shown real commitment, noting that he always backs the NYPD.
Benny Boscio Jr., president of the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association, cautioned against leadership changes that could reverse recent gains, warning that the city can’t risk a return to the de Blasio era.
Alexander Sadik, who leads CWA Local 1182 representing traffic enforcement agents, said Adams has made his members feel respected, adding that New York runs on action, not promises.
The endorsements represent the first major union bloc to publicly align with Adams since he launched his reelection campaign earlier this year.
