Fuente: JGR
Jackson Heights, Nueva York — Hoy, la sección local 100 de UNITE HERE ha anunciado su apoyo a Jessica González-Rojas para el Distrito 13 del Senado del Estado de Nueva York, que representa a los barrios de Jackson Heights, Corona, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst y partes de Rego Park y Forest Hills, en Queens.
UNITE HERE Local 100 represents thousands of hospitality workers across New York City, including restaurant workers, cafeteria workers, and airport food service workers, many of whom live in the district and play an essential role in keeping the city’s economy running.
Union leaders said their endorsement reflects González-Rojas’ strong partnership with working families and her commitment to fighting for immigrant workers, fair wages, and economic justice.
“Jessica González-Rojas understands the struggles of working people because she has spent her career standing with them,” said Jose Maldonado, President of UNITE HERE Local 100. “Hospitality workers, many of them immigrants and women, need leaders who will fight for dignity on the job, fair pay, and protections for our families. Jessica has proven she is that kind of leader, and we are proud to support her campaign for State Senate.”
“Jessica González-Rojas has shown up for working people in Queens time and again,” said Sussie Lozada, Political Director of UNITE HERE Local 100. “Our members are restaurant workers, airport workers, and cafeteria workers who keep this city running and are long-standing supporters of JGR. We need leaders who understand their struggles and will fight for us in Albany. We believe Jessica will be a powerful advocate for working families.”
González-Rojas thanked the union for its support and highlighted the critical role hospitality workers play in the Queens community. “I am honored to earn the support of the hardworking members of UNITE HERE Local 100,” said Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, Democrat for State Senate, District 13. “Restaurant workers, cafeteria workers, and airport hospitality workers are the heart of our neighborhoods and our local economy. They deserve strong advocates in Albany who will stand up for workers’ rights, immigrant protections, and economic opportunity for every family.”
González-Rojas emphasized that her campaign is focused on building a broad coalition of workers, families, and community organizations to deliver real results for Queens.
“In the State Senate, I will continue working hand in hand with labor leaders and workers across our community to strengthen protections for working families and ensure that the people who make our city run can afford to live and thrive here,” she said.
UNITE HERE Local 100 joins a growing coalition of labor and community supporters rallying behind González-Rojas’ campaign as momentum builds in the race for State Senate District 13.
Unite Here’s endorsement adds to the growing labor coalition supporting González-Rojas’ campaign which includes 1199SEIU, HTC, and 32BJ reflecting the importance of organized labor in shaping the future of working families in Queens.
Con este apoyo, la campaña de González-Rojas sigue construyendo una amplia coalición de base que se sustenta en la colaboración, la inclusión y los resultados. A este movimiento de apoyo a JGR, en rápida expansión, se suman líderes de gran prestigio como las diputadas Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez y Nydia Velásquez; el defensor del pueblo Jumaane Williams; el presidente del distrito de Queens, Donovan Richards; el senador estatal Jabari Brisport; los diputados Catalina Cruz, Steven Raga, Claire Valdez, Andrew Hevesi, Khaleel Anderson, Emily Gallagher y Phara Souffrant Forrest; los concejales Shekar Krishnan, Tiffany Cabán, Linda Lee, Julie Won, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Chi Ossé, Alexa Avíles, Sandy Nurse y Shahana Hanif; el exdiputado Jeffrion Aubry; y organizaciones progresistas como el Partido de las Familias Trabajadoras, Make the Road Action y Sunrise Movement NYC; entre muchos, muchos otros. Juntos, todos luchan por un Queens más saludable; y, con JGR en el Senado estatal, dan prioridad a la asistencia sanitaria, la equidad y las familias trabajadoras.
The Democratic Primary for State Senate District 13 will be held on Tuesday June 23rd, 2026.
Early voting starts on Saturday, June 13th.
