PEF Endorses Barclay in Special State Senate Election

February 6, 2008

The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), the state’s second-largest state-employee union, today announced its endorsement of Republican Assemblyman Will Barclay for state Senate in the special election being held February 26.“PEF’s endorsement is based on our review of Will Barclay’s record as an assemblyman,” said PEF President Ken Brynien. “Will Barclay has supported legislation important to our members, including bills to restrict mandatory overtime for nurses, bills to protect the health insurance of retired public employees and a bill to improve safety by preventing workplace violence. Assemblyman Barclay has been accessible to his constituents and we are confident he will be an effective senator.”

The special election is being held to fill the vacancy in the 48th Senate District, which includes Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Oswego Counties.

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