The Culinary union saw mixed results with its pair of Democratic candidates — winning an open Assembly seat and losing against an incumbent senator.

In the State Assembly District 17 Democratic primary, Culinary member Linda Hunt defeated the Democratic caucus-backed candidate Mishon Montgomery...

“Building power for workers isn’t about one election or one cycle but a long-term commitment,” said Culinary secretary-treasurer Ted Pappageorge in a statement after the races were called, “and for 89 years, win or lose, the Culinary Union has fought for workers’ rights to be heard and respected in this community, and we shall continue.”