Rep. Meng Gains Labor Union Endorsements Before Primary

Key endorsements from NYSALC and its Local 294 chapter in Queens bolster Meng's campaign.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:11pm

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A moody, atmospheric painting featuring a lone politician standing in a shadowy government office, the scene bathed in warm, dramatic lighting that creates a sense of quiet contemplation.The endorsements from key labor unions highlight the importance of local political support networks in primary elections.Queens Today

U.S. Representative Grace Meng has continued to rack up endorsements from labor unions in Queens ahead of the upcoming Democratic primary in June. The latest key endorsements come from the New York State Association of Letter Carriers (NYSALC), including its Local 294 chapter based in Queens.

Why it matters

Labor unions play a crucial role in Queens' strong union community, and their endorsements can provide important grassroots support and mobilization for Meng's primary campaign.

The details

Meng has been steadily accumulating endorsements from major labor unions in the lead-up to the Democratic primary. The NYSALC and its Local 294 chapter in Queens have now added their support, further solidifying Meng's standing with the local union community.

  • The Democratic primary is scheduled for June 2026.

The players

Grace Meng

U.S. Representative for New York's 6th congressional district, which includes parts of Queens.

New York State Association of Letter Carriers (NYSALC)

A labor union representing postal workers in New York state.

NYSALC Local 294

The Queens-based local chapter of the NYSALC union.

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The takeaway

Meng's growing list of labor union endorsements, including the influential NYSALC and its Queens local, demonstrates her strong support within the local union community and could provide a crucial boost to her primary campaign.