IUPAT advocates for about 100,000 workers in painting, glazing, and allied trades, focusing on wages, safety and skilled trades.”
Mamdani has been meeting with labor leaders to push for a left-wing or labor-aligned candidate in the 2028 race, amid uncertainties about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's plans. He is coordinating behind the scenes with unions and left figures to align momentum from the midterms with a potential challenger to moderate Democrats.