PATCHOGUE, NY – Today, Plumbers Local Union #200 announced its endorsement of Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) for reelection in New York’s First Congressional District.
“During these unprecedented times, Congressman Zeldin has continued to work for what is important for his constituents through his work securing essential masks and gloves for our first responders as well as vital aid for our small businesses and families. His effort and working relationship with Washington has provided Long Island with a good future for upcoming years. For example, the Electron Ion Collider he secured for Brookhaven labs should provide many good jobs and boost the economy for all of Long Island, including our building trades,” said Danny Grodotzke, Business Manager for Plumbers Local Union #200.
Mario Mattera, business agent with Local 200 echoed this sentiment, “Lee has spent his career working tirelessly to protect the rights to organize of the hardworking men and women of Long Island. He was essential in bringing funding home for the Dream Machine Collider project at Brookhaven National Labs which will create much-needed high-paying jobs here on Long Island. He is a true champion for us, securing vital resources for Suffolk County at the height of the Coronavirus Pandemic and there is no better man to help us moving forward as we work to rebuild our economy here at home.”
“I am honored by this great, continued support from Plumbers Local Union #200, an organization powered by some of our communities’ hardest working Long Islanders,” said Congressman Zeldin. “Having grown up in a union household, it is this unwavering work ethic that drives me to continue to deliver for the communities we love. Whether it’s securing a multi-billion dollar Discovery Machine for Brookhaven National Lab or vital PPE for our front line workers finishing the fight against coronavirus, I look forward to continuing to work together to deliver for Long Island.”
This is Congressman Zeldin’s second labor endorsement of the 2020 election cycle. He has also been endorsed by the SMART division of the Long Island Railroad – the largest rail employees union on Long Island.