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The New York State AFL-CIO is a federation of 3,000 affiliated public sector, private sector, and building trades unions throughout the state, representing 2.5 million members, retirees and their families. Our members live and work in every community in our state, and reflect the diversity that makes New York great.
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COPE Day at the Races 2025
You are cordially invited to join your union family for our annual Day at the Races, July 17th from 11am - 6pm to benefit the New York State AFL-CI