CWAers Take Foundational Roles in Incoming Administrations

In the wake of November’s elections, CWA members have been tapped for key positions on transition teams, offering a foundational role for labor voices in these new administrations.

In New York City, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced more than 400 appointments to 17 committees that will oversee his ambitious plans to improve the city. CWA District 1 Vice President Dennis Trainor has agreed to be a leading voice on the Committee on Worker Justice, helping shape policies impacting workers across the five boroughs. CWA represents New York City workers in both the public and private sectors.

“It’s a tremendous honor to serve as part of Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s transition team, in very good company alongside a strong cross section of leaders representing union workers throughout New York City,” said Trainor. “The new administration’s efforts to build a broad and inclusive transition team that highlights and lifts up the voices of working families is a testament to the Mayor-Elect’s commitment to working with us to help build a stronger city for unions and all workers!”

New Jersey’s Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill, who had wide-ranging support from labor groups including CWA, has appointed three CWAers as part of her transition team. In a move signaling a commitment to responsible governance and the value of public service expertise, the Governor-Elect has announced the appointment of CWA District 1 Area Director for New Jersey Tonya Hodges to the newly formed Fiscal Responsibility and Government Accountability Action Team. Her work has centered on fighting for working families, securing fair contracts, and advocating for the resources necessary to deliver quality public services.

“The members of CWA are the ones who build our infrastructure, staff our agencies, and provide the vital services New Jerseyans rely on every day,” said Hodges. “I look forward to bringing the voices and expertise of our members to this committee to help build a stronger, more equitable New Jersey for all.”

Sherrill has also named CWA District 1's New Jersey Political and Field Director Anna-Marta Visky and CWA Local 1036 President Adam Liebtag to the Transition Advisory Committee and Interdisciplinary Task Force, respectively. Sherrill’s full transition team includes political leaders from both sides of the aisle, as well as stakeholders from across the industry and nonprofit sectors.

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This post originally appeared on cwa-union.org.