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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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15 Sep, 2020

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Labor for Pete Harckham Event

New York State Senator Pete Harckham will be receiving endorsements for his re-election from the New York State AFL-CIO and a number of other labor unions and labor groups during a news conference at Noon TOMORROW—Wednesday, September 16—at United Association (UA) Plumbers & Steamfitter

Labor for Pete Harckham Event

11 Sep, 2020

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9/11 Statement

Nineteen years ago we declared as a country that we would never forget those that perished in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. We fought for benefits for the thousands of workers who became ill and sadly died from 9/11 related illnesses.

9/11 Statement

07 Aug, 2020

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The New York State AFL-CIO announces endorsements for state Legislative and Congressional elections

Albany - Today the 2.5 million member New York State AFL-CIO announced the endorsements of candidates running for office in the November 3, 2020 elections.

The New York State AFL-CIO announces endorsements for state Legislative and Congressional elections

04 Aug, 2020

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Cilento Unanimously Re-elected President of the New York State AFL-CIO

Albany – Today, Mario Cilento was re-elected unanimously by the New York State AFL-CIO’s Executive Board to another four-year term as President.

Cilento Unanimously Re-elected President of the New York State AFL-CIO

30 May, 2020

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Today’s Signing of the Line of Duty Death Benefit

Albany - Throughout this pandemic we continue to witness the heroism and bravery of our frontline workers who provide vital public services each and every day.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Today’s Signing of the Line of Duty Death Benefit