FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 2, 2026
Contact: Chelsea Connor | cconnor@rwdsu.org | 347-866-6259
RWDSU ENDORSES LETITIA JAMES FOR RE-ELECTION AS NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL
(NEW YORK, NY) – Today, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) announced its endorsement of Letitia “Tish” James for re-election as Attorney General of New York. This endorsement marks the latest chapter in a deep, decades-long partnership between the RWDSU and James, a relationship that spans her entire career in public service in the fight for justice for working people. From her first run for the New York City Council to her tenure as Public Advocate and her historic election as Attorney General, the RWDSU has stood with Tish James. Today’s announcement reaffirms that James remains the premier champion for New York’s working class in the office of the New York Attorney General.
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) issued the following statement on the endorsement:
“Tish James is not just an ally; she is practically a member of our union, standing with us at rally after rally. We were there when she first ran for City Council because we saw a leader who truly understood the struggles of our members. We stood with her as she became Public Advocate and Attorney General because she never forgot where she came from. As she seeks a third term as Attorney General, we are proud to continue this journey together, knowing that New York’s workers have no fiercer advocate in the Attorney General’s Office.
“Over the years, Tish has worked alongside the RWDSU to tackle the issues that matter most to our members. As Attorney General, her Labor Bureau has been a national leader in the fight against wage theft, recovering millions of dollars for exploited workers and holding unscrupulous corporations accountable. Her office has served as a critical line of defense for those whose rights have been trampled by powerful interests.”
“The RWDSU never backs down from a tough fight, they represent the best of New York’s grit and solidarity, and we have fought together to ensure that labor rights are recognized as fundamental human rights. They have been with me since the very beginning, and I am incredibly proud to have their support as I seek reelection,” said Attorney General Letitia James. “The RWDSU is at the heart of our city and state, and together, we will continue to build a New York where every worker is respected, protected, and paid fairly.”
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The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) represents 100,000 members throughout the United States. The RWDSU is affiliated with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW). For more information, please visit our website at www.rwdsu.org, Facebook:/RWDSU.UFCW, Twitter:@RWDSU, Instagram: @rwdsustrong.