Trish Kopp Secures Major Endorsement from 1199SEIU in State Assembly Race

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LONG ISLAND, NY: Trish Kopp, Democratic candidate for New York State Assembly District 7, has earned the endorsement of 1199SEIU, one of the nation’s largest healthcare unions, representing more than 300,000 healthcare workers across New York State.

The endorsement underscores shared priorities between Kopp and 1199SEIU, including protecting workers’ rights, expanding access to quality healthcare, advancing economic justice, and supporting Long Island’s working families.

1199SEIU represents healthcare professionals working in hospitals, nursing homes, homecare programs, clinics, and pharmacies. Its members provide essential care that helps New Yorkers live safely, independently, and with dignity.

“1199SEIU is proud to endorse Trish Kopp for New York State Assembly District 7,” said Yvette Vasquez, Long Island Political Director for 1199SEIU. “Our members dedicate their lives to caring for New Yorkers, and we believe working families deserve that same care, dignity, and security in return. As a public-school educator and union member, Trish understands the challenges working people face. We share a commitment to quality healthcare, economic justice, good jobs, and stronger communities across Long Island.”

“I am incredibly honored to stand alongside the hardworking healthcare professionals of 1199SEIU,” said Kopp. “As a public school teacher and union member, I know the power of organized labor and what we can accomplish when working people stand together. Our healthcare workers deserve more than our gratitude. They deserve fair wages, strong workplace protections, and a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. I am proud to stand in solidarity with 1199SEIU and the families they serve.”

Kopp’s campaign for Assembly District 7 focuses on affordability, strengthening public education, protecting access to quality healthcare, supporting good-paying union jobs, and preserving Long Island’s environment.

About Trish Kopp

Trish Kopp is the Democratic candidate for New York State Assembly District 7. A longtime Long Island resident, public-school art teacher, union member, mother of four, and Democratic committee member, Kopp’s campaign focuses on affordability, public education, healthcare access, workers’ rights, and environmental protection.

About 1199SEIU

1199SEIU represents more than 450,000 healthcare workers along the East Coast, including more than 300,000 members in New York State. Its mission is to achieve quality care and good jobs for all.