NYC comptroller candidate Justin Brannan (D) nets first major union endorsements in 2025 race

Outgoing Brooklyn Councilman Justin Brannan has netted endorsements for his city comptroller bid from two key New York unions — becoming the first candidate in the competitive race to lock in major labor support.

The endorsements from the Transport Workers Union and Teamsters Local 831, which represents rank-and-file employees of the city Department of Sanitation, are being rolled out after Brannan officially kicked off his campaign late last month, having raised money for it over the past five months.

“Whether it’s the transit workers who get us where we need to go or the sanitation workers who keep our streets clean, these are the folks who make New York City work,” Brannan told the Daily News over the weekend about the new endorsements. “As comptroller, I’ll make sure our city’s finances work for them. That means protecting pensions, fighting for fair wages, and making sure our budget priorities put working people first.”

Union support can play a pivotal role in down-ballot local races like comptroller elections, as turnout tends to be low.




https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/03/nyc-comptroller-candidate-justin-brannan-nets-first-major-union-endorsements-in-2025-race/