Unions

“Saving our planet has always been a priority for Council Member Ben Kallos who understands the importance of energy efficiency in buildings. Heat and Frost insulation pays for itself in a matter of years, then keeps giving, which is why as a Chair of the Committee on Governmental Operations Ben Kallos focused on hundreds of millions in municipal building retrofits to save tax payers’ money and the planet. As Co-Chair of the Progressive Caucus, he backed the first of its kind green buildings law for the private sector. We need Ben Kallos as the next Manhattan Borough President to make sure our city’s biggest polluters – our buildings – reduce the carbon footprint for cleaner air and to save our planet,” said John Jovic, Business Manager and Financial Secretary, for Heat and Frost Insulators Local 12.

“Understanding technology is a must and Council Member Ben Kallos actually laid cable supporting telecommunications infrastructure for tens of thousands of users on the SUNY Albany campus. Ben Kallos has never been afraid to stand up to anyone and do the work to win. Kallos made sure he joined us at every opportunity in support of our contract negotiations with Verizon on behalf of workers and customers including rallies, calling the CEO personally, and even holding them accountable at the Public Service Commission. As the next Manhattan Borough President with a vote on the Franchise and Concession Review Committee he will be a strong voice for our workers and consumer protection,” said Keith Purce, President of Communications Workers of America Local 1101.