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Stop the Shutdown and the Cuts to Working Families

The federal government is shut down because the Trump administration chose chaos and pain over responsible governing. Will you call House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune and tell them to get to work, fund the government and stop the health care crisis?

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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Get the latest on NY's union movement. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on our YouTube channel.

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COPE Convention 2026

Save the date! Our 2026 COPE Convention is happening in Albany, NY on August 26th.

Annual Labor Celebration

The NYS AFL-CIO Annual Labor Celebration is on December 11th! Get your tickets and journal ad now.

Annual Labor Celebration

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Unionize Your Workplace

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

10:00AM - 12:00PM

25 Depot Rd, Huntington Station, NY 11746

Labor Walk for Rebecca Sanin

Please join the Long Island Federation of Labor as we reach out to union members for Suffolk County Legislator Rebecca Sanin.

10:00AM - 1:30PM

Labor Walk for Jeff McCann and Amorette Miller

Hosted by the Rochester Labor Council

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Bowlero East Meadow
1840 Front St, East Meadow, NY 11554

Labor Walk for John Ferretti

Please join us as we reach out to union members on behalf of John Ferretti for Hempstead Town Supervisor!