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Communications Director: Darcy Wells, [email protected] or 518-859-1274

26 Aug, 2026

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New York State AFL-CIO Announces Additional Endorsements at COPE Convention

01 Jul, 2026

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New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Kathy Hochul for Reelection as Governor, Tish James for Reelection as Attorney General

12 Jun, 2026

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Billionaire Investment Against Alex Bores

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04 Feb, 2021

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the PRO ACT

“The New York State AFL-CIO stands shoulder-to-shoulder with union members across the country in support of the PRO (Protecting the Right to Organize) ACT.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the PRO ACT

03 Feb, 2021

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Siemens Energy

Albany, NY - The lives of hundreds of dedicated employees, their families, and an entire community has been upended by the callous decision of Siemens Energy to dramatically reduce the workforce at its Dresser-Rand facility in Olean.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Siemens Energy

22 Jan, 2021

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Percentage of Union Membership Increases Across the State

Albany, NY - The new Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data released today finds the percentage of workers in New York State who belong to unions grew a full percentage point from 21.0 percent in 2019 to 22.0 percent in 2020.

Percentage of Union Membership Increases Across the State

13 Jan, 2021

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NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Supports Governor’s Climate Goals

Albany, NY – “Governor Cuomo detailed a bold and comprehensive plan to combat climate change by investing in our state's green energy generation infrastructure, transmission capacity and the supply chain,” said Mario Cilento, president of the New York State AFL-CIO.

NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Supports Governor’s Climate Goals

07 Jan, 2021

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New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Congratulates Senator Schumer

Albany, NY - "We congratulate New York’s Senior Senator Chuck Schumer on his imminent elevation to Majority Leader. We also thank Georgia’s Labor Movement and union members from New York and all across the country who helped deliver Tuesday’s victory for working people," said Mar

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Congratulates Senator Schumer