Senator Sean Ryan announced an endorsement from the United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 9 Western New York CAP Council, adding to the growing list of union endorsements for his campaign to become the next Mayor of the City of Buffalo.
Senator Sean Ryan said, “I have worked side-by-side with the UAW throughout my time in office and I am honored to have their support to be the next Mayor of the City of Buffalo. Unions are a key part of our economy, have built our middle class, and are responsible for many of the rights workers enjoy today. When unions win, workers and families win. As mayor, I will continue to be a strong ally for workers to create the better Buffalo that we all know is possible.”
Wence Valentin, UAW Region 9 Political Director said, “Members of UAW Region 9 Western New York CAP Council have voted to endorse Senator Sean Ryan for Mayor of the City of Buffalo. UAW Members and leaders met with candidates for the November 2025 Buffalo Mayoral race seeking the endorsement of UAW.
“Senator Ryan has an extensive history of supporting working families by showing up on strike lines, participating in labor rallies and championing legislative priorities in Albany. The Senator earned this endorsement with his positive track record on labor issues and standing up for members both active and retired. The City of Buffalo will be well served by the experience and dedication of Senator Sean Ryan.
“As working people, the endorsement process is a critical component to ensure our elected representatives are the strongest union allies. Our collective power, especially in Western New York, has been well earned by the commitment of our members to our union and we must ensure that those elected to local, state, and federal levels will walk with us side by side. We look forward to activating our membership to elect Sean Ryan.”
This is the fourth endorsement from organized labor to Ryan’s campaign since he announced his run for Mayor of Buffalo in November 2024. He currently holds the only four known labor endorsements in the 2025 Buffalo Mayoral race with Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 1, District Council #4 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT – DC4) and NASRCC – Carpenters Local 276 endorsing his campaign earlier this month.
