Foley has announced seven union leadership endorsements that his campaign says "signals the strength of organized labor's commitment" to his challenge against Sen. Caesar Trunzo.

They are: CWA District 1, CWA Local 1108, UFCW Local 1500, RWDSU, UAW Region 9A, SEIU 32BJ, and New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council.

"In a District where the Republican machine has courted organized labor for generations, these seven endorsements are a dramatic illustration of Foley's momentum across Islip and Brookhaven," the Foley campaign said. "Foley's opponent, 36-year incumbent Caesar Trunzo, has been a fixture of the Albany status-quo for the better part of four decades."
Part of the press release from Foley:

"Brian X. Foley has always put the needs of working men and women first," said Peter Ward, President of the New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council. "He knows that a strong community needs quality jobs that pay workers a living wage and provides respect and dignity. Foley is a leader we can truly believe in: he promises job growth, and he delivers. Foley will provide the leadership we need in Albany to ensure that economic development programs designed to spur job growth, actually create good jobs for our community. We enthusiastically endorse Brian X. Foley."

"I am honored to have the support of hard-working men and women who make up the bedrock of our economy," said Foley. "Together, we will build a stronger, more prosperous Long Island and take our communities into a brighter future."

"The endorsements underscore union confidence in Foley's commitment to change in Albany," said Shirley Aldebol, Local 32BJ's Long Island District Leader and member of the Long Island Federation of Labor. "Corporate interests should not be allowed to trump the interests of working people."

"Many politicians talk about creating jobs, but few can point to real accomplishments like Brian can," said Bob Morrow, Executive Vice President of CWA Local 1108. "In the past 6 months alone, he created hundreds of union jobs in Brookhaven. His Veteran Jobs and Education Fair drew hundreds of veterans from across Long Island. Working families can be confident that when he's in office, Brian X. Foley will put their interests on the top of his agenda."

"President Bruce W. Both of UFCW Local 1500 added, "As Town Supervisor, Brian Foley has always supported UFCW local 1500 and the UFCW/RWDSU International Union in their campaign to hold Wal-Mart accountable for its irresponsible business practices that hurt workers and taxpayers. He has also been a proponent of smart, responsible development that is not done purely for benefit of developers, but considers the needs of the community as well. As a Senator, Brian Foley will put the needs of Main Street first, not the greed of Wall Street."

"Brian X. Foley's campaign to change Albany has unprecedented union and elected official support to add to his already formidable field operation. Foley's reform-minded coalition has committed to recruiting volunteers to spread his message of integrity, results, and change."