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Organizing a union in your workplace is about getting more rights and more power. Thousands of working people—all across the country and in all kinds of jobs—organize unions every year because unions are the best way to secure the things you care about.

New York State AFL-CIO

Helping Working Families Achieve a Better Life

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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Organizing a union with your coworkers gives you the right to negotiate with your employer for the wages, benefits and working conditions that you deserve. 

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Upcoming Events

8:00AM - 6:00PM

2421 Main St Suite 120 
Buffalo, NY 14214

Labor Walk for Sean Ryan

Hosted by The Buffalo Central Labor Council

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Virtual Phone Bank for Manna-Jo Greene

Hosted by The Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation 

8:00PM - 9:00PM

Virtual event

New York State Reconciliation Fight Back Call

Join New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento, Senator Chuck Schumer, and special guests including workers who will be impacted by the cuts b