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For Immediate Release:

Wednesday, Febuary 3, 2010

Contact:
Corey Bearak
(718) 343-6779/ cell: (516) 343-6207

David Weprin endorsed by 1199 SEIU for NYS Assembly

Former City Councilman David Weprin received the endorsement of 1199 SEIU United
Healthcare Workers East for NYS Assembly in Special Election that takes place Tuesday,
February 9, 2010.

“1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East endorses David Weprin for State Assembly,” said
Kevin Finnegan, 1199 SEIU Political Director. “David understands the healthcare needs of New
Yorkers and consistently stands up for working families. As City Council Finance Committee
chair, David put the needs of New York's working people first. We're confident he'll fight for
quality healthcare and the concerns of working people in the New York State Assembly.”

David Weprin stated, “I am honored to accept the endorsement of this dynamic union whose
members care for our sick, infirm, our elderly and provide much of the glue that makes our
health care system work. I also appreciate the efforts and advocacy of 1199 to make sure
working and middle class New Yorkers get their voices heard on health care, the budget and
other major concerns. As Chair of the City Council's Finance Committee I focused on protecting
the interests of working and middle class New Yorkers. As a Member of the Assembly, I'll
maintain that focus.”

Representing 350,000 members in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland and
Washington D.C., 1199 SEIU is the largest and fastest growing healthcare union in the country.

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