Stephanie Zinerman Labor Rally
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Assemblywoman Stephanie Zinerman at Bed Stuy Restoration with SEIU 1199
On June 7, 2026, Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman gathered at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration with a formidable coalition of labor leaders, neighbors, and New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The occasion: celebrating a string of hard-fought victories in the 2026–2027 state budget: Tier 6 pension protections Wage theft enforcement Tax relief for tipped workers Expanded support for human service professionals. With the June 23 Democratic Primary approaching and early voting beginning June 13, the message from District 56 was unified: Zinerman organizes, advocates, and wins.
Attorney General Letitia James, Organized Labor, and Community Members Rally Behind Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman to Celebrate Budget Wins for Brooklyn
Sunday gathering at Nicholas Brooklyn, a longstanding Black-owned community institution, united labor leaders, neighbors, and New York’s top law enforcement official behind the Vibrant 56
BROOKLYN, NY: Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman was joined by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, leaders from the state’s largest labor unions, and dozens of community members on Sunday, June 7, 2026, for a canvass and rally celebrating a wave of state budget victories delivered for the families of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights.
The event was held at Nicholas Brooklyn, a longstanding Black-owned business and cultural hub that has served the Bed-Stuy community for decades. The setting underscored the day’s message. When Brooklyn organizes, Brooklyn wins.
Leaders from organized labor stood shoulder to shoulder in support of Assemblymember Zinerman, recognizing her record of delivering for working families. Attorney General Letitia James addressed the crowd, speaking to the real results she has secured for Brooklyn and across New York, and to her support for Zinerman’s continued advocacy in Albany. Community members rose to speak on the Assemblymember’s behalf, sharing what her leadership has meant for their families and their blocks.
“This is what delivering looks like.
We did not just talk about protecting workers, strengthening pensions, and advancing support for tipped workers and human service professionals. We got it done.
These wins belong to every union member who showed up, organized, advocated, and made their voice heard. Together, we secured meaningful progress for working families across Brooklyn and New York State.
Now we keep building our slice of Brooklyn—creating opportunity, strengthening communities, and ensuring that everyone has a chance to thrive.
The work continues, and we are just getting started.”
— Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman
Stephanie Zinerman Labor Rally
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Assemblywoman Stephanie Zinerman at Bed Stuy Restoration with 1199 SEIU
Stephanie Zinerman Labor Rally
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Assemblywoman Stephanie Zinerman at Bed Stuy Restoration with 1199 SEIU
Attorney General James spoke to the strength of Brooklyn’s labor and community coalition and the results that come when leaders like Stefani Zinerman deliver for the people they serve.
“Stefani Zinerman is the kind of leader that our community deserves. She’s stood up for working people, time and time again. Throughout this district, from NYCHA to our brownstones and rich culture, it is Stefani who has been at the forefront,” said Attorney General Letitia James.
“When they wanted to cut back on wages, Stefani protected labor. When deed thieves tried to push seniors out of their homes, Stefani fought back. When they wanted to close hospitals, Stefani led the fight to keep them open. She shows up, she listens and she delivers. That's why I proudly endorse her again for reelection.”
— Attorney General Letitia James
REAL WINS FOR WORKING FAMILIES
The rally celebrated concrete victories secured in the 2026 to 2027 state budget that directly benefit District 56 residents:
■ Tier 6 pension reforms that protect the retirement security of public workers.
■ Wage theft enforcement funding that holds bad actors accountable and returns stolen wages to workers.
■ Stronger support for human service workers, the people who care for our neighbors, our children, and our elders.
■ Tax relief for tipped workers, putting money back in the pockets of the people who serve this community every day.
A COALITION THAT DELIVERS
The day brought together a powerhouse of organized labor, including 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, DC 37 (AFSCME), the AFL-CIO, the United Federation of Teachers, the New York State Nurses Association, and Transport Workers Union Local 100. Their leaders affirmed that Assemblymember Zinerman has been a consistent partner for working people in Albany.
Community members echoed that support, pointing to Zinerman’s presence on the blocks of Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights and her record of showing up for the neighborhood.
LOOKING AHEAD TO JUNE 23
With early voting running June 13 through June 21 and the Democratic Primary on June 23, the rally served as both a celebration and a call to action. Assemblymember Zinerman urged neighbors to make a plan to vote and to bring others with them.
The Vibrant 56 is built block by block, win by win. Brooklyn delivered these results together, and together the work continues.
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