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

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

26 May, 2026

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Passage of Vital Tier 6 Pension Reforms

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28 Jan, 2022

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New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Applauds Farm Laborers Wage Board Recommendation

Albany, NY – “The Farm Laborers Wage Board made the right decision recommending a phased-in overtime plan that will create equity and equality for farmworkers,” said Mario Cilento, president of the New York State AFL-CIO.

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Applauds Farm Laborers Wage Board Recommendation

26 Jan, 2022

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New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Hochul for Governor

Albany, NY - "I’m pleased to announce that today, the New York State AFL-CIO Executive Council voted to endorse Kathy Hochul for Governor," said Mario Cilento, president of the New York State AFL-CIO.

New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Hochul for Governor

26 Jan, 2022

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New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Schumer for Re-Election

Albany, NY - Today, the 2.5 million member New York State AFL-CIO announced the endorsement of United States Senator Charles E. Schumer in his bid for re-election.

New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Schumer for Re-Election

29 Oct, 2021

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New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Applauds President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan

Albany, NY - "The Build Back Better framework announced by President Biden is exactly what our country needs right now," said Mario Cilento, President of the New York State AFL-CIO.

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Applauds President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan

06 Oct, 2021

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The New York State AFL-CIO Celebrates First Farmworkers Union in NYS

Albany, NY - “Today we welcome our first farmworker siblings into the labor family,” said New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento.”

The New York State AFL-CIO Celebrates First Farmworkers Union in NYS