2 transport union chapters endorse GOP’s Bruce Blakeman for governor in snub to Hochul
Two transport union chapters have endorsed Republican Bruce Blakeman for governor, marking a significant shift away from incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul. The endorsements come amid ongoing contract disputes between the unions and the MTA, with union leaders expressing dissatisfaction with Hochul's management. Blakeman's campaign is gaining momentum as he positions himself as a candidate who will address the issues facing New York's transit system.
- ▪TWU Local 106 and TWU Local 252 are endorsing Bruce Blakeman for governor.
- ▪Local 106 president Phil Valenti criticized the MTA and Hochul for recent labor disputes.
- ▪Blakeman's campaign is gaining traction as he promises to fix the MTA and improve conditions for transit workers.
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Metro 2 transport union chapters endorse GOP’s Bruce Blakeman for governor in snub to Hochul By Carl Campanile Published May 29, 2026, 1:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Two transport union chapters are backing Republican Bruce Blakeman in a snub to incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul for governor, The Post has learned. Leaders of TWU Local 106, which represents frontline supervisors in New York City Transit’s bus and subways, will officially endorse Blakeman at its union headquarters in the Bronx on Friday.
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