Fix Tier 6 to Protect Our Public Services
Staffing shortages in the public sector are at crisis levels because Tier 6 has become an impediment to recruitment and retention. Ask the Governor and your legislators to fix the Tier 6 public pension system in the 2024-25 State Budget.
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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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New York State AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention
The New York State AFL-CIO's 2024 Constitutional Convention will take place August 27-28 in New York City.
New York State AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention
The New York State AFL-CIO's 2024 Constitutional Convention will take place August 27-28 in New York City.