Polling Shows Strong Support For Unions Across Party Lines
A new poll conducted by GBAO on behalf of the AFL-CIO found that 71% of Americans support unions. Other findings of the poll demonstrate that the state of labor unions in America is strong.
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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.
NYS AFL-CIO 2023 Annual Labor Celebration
Get your tickets for our Annual Labor Celebration at The Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel on December 14, 2023.
How To Form A Union
Forming 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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NYS AFL-CIO 2023 Annual Labor Celebration
Throughout the year, we raise our voices together - public sector, private sector, and building trades - which is why the Union Movement rema
New York State AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention
The NYS AFL-CIO's 2024 Constitutional Convention will take place August 27-28 in New York City. Stay tuned for more information.