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Labor Day 2026

Labor Day is a celebration of our strength, and an opportunity to recommit to our fight for working people. Join us as we mobilize to elect pro-worker candidates who are with us; not with the billionaires, CEOs, and elites.

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

The NYS AFL-CIO 2026 COPE Convention is happening in Albany, NY on August 26th.

COPE Convention 2026

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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

3:05PM - 6:00PM

Yankee Stadium 
1 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451

Union Strong Day at Yankee Stadium

Join CWA District 1, the NYS AFL-CIO and the New York Yankees for a Union Strong day at Yankee Stadium!

Yankees vs. Braves

5:30PM - 8:00PM

New York State AFL-CIO Office 
100 S Swan Street, Albany, NY 12210 

10-minute walk from Albany Capital Center

Political Mobilization Train the Trainer Workshop

Register for the Political Mobilization Train the Trainer event on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

7:00PM - 9:00PM

The Hollow Bar + Kitchen 
79 N Pearl St, Albany, NY

Capital District Area Labor Federation Welcome Reception

The Capital District Area Labor Federation welcomes New York State AFL-CIO Convention delegates to Albany!