Largest public employee unions in State put their support behind McGrath
(Long Island, NY) The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), one of the largest public employee unions in the state, today formally endorsed Chris McGrath for New York State Senate Special Election in the 9th Senatorial District. CSEA represents over 300,000 active and retired public and private sector employees across the State of New York.
“I want to thank the thousands of hard working members of CSEA for their endorsement and trust in me. The members of CSEA represent the strength and resiliency of the New York State and Long Island workforce,” said Chris McGrath.
“Chris McGrath leads by example in his life and in his community,” said CSEA President Danny Donohue. “CSEA members on Long Island enthusiastically support him because he has the personal qualities that good elected representatives should have.”
CSEA’s endorsement was made by the union’s statewide Political Action Committee based on recommendation from the Long Island Region Political Action Committee.
Chris McGrath is a candidate for the New York State Senate (SD-9.) He is not a politician, has never before run for elected office, and is a lifelong resident of the district. Chris has spent the majority of his career and personal life giving back to people in need. Following the devastating attacks of 9/11, Chris’s firm represented, pro-bono, the brave men and women who were first responders who helped in the search and recovering efforts at Ground Zero. As a member of the community, Chris, is involved in many civic and charitable organizations. He is a distinguished past president of Peninsula Kiwanis, creating the organization’s foundation for underprivileged and handicapped children. www.ChrisMcGrathForSenate.com
