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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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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

DeSena HQ 
208 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY 11501

Labor Walk for Jennifer DeSena

Hosted by the Long Island Federation of Labor

11:00AM - 1:00PM

118 7th Ave., Troy, NY 12180

4:00PM - 6:00PM

Virtual event

Labor Phone Bank for Cynthia Nunez

Hosted by the Long Island Federation of Labor