Press Releases

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Court Decision Concerning Farmworkers

Albany - "I applaud the Appellate Division, Third Department for today’s decision upholding the New York State constitution and affirming that in this state, organizing and collective bargaining are fundamental constitutional rights that farmworkers cannot be denied.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Court Decision Concerning Farmworkers

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento in conjunction with Albany rally for passage of the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act

Albany – “To be clear, organized labor in the state of New York will not rest until farmworkers are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento in conjunction with Albany rally for passage of the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act

On-Demand Platform Work in NYS, Another Turning Point in our Changing Economy: New Research

On-Demand Platform Work in NYS, Another Turning Point in our Changing Economy: New Research

Joint Statement from NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento and NYS Building & Construction Trades Council President James Cahill on Prevailing Rate

Albany - Restoring the constitutional requirement that the prevailing rate be paid to workers on publicly funded construction projects is a priority for the New York State Building and Construction Trades Council and has the full support of the New York State AFL-CIO.

Joint Statement from NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento and NYS Building & Construction Trades Council President James Cahill on Prevailing Rate

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento and more than two dozen labor leaders respond to recent unwarranted criticism of Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and the Assembly Majority

Albany - Speaker Heastie and his leadership team have been at the forefront in advancing the real priorities of hardworking New Yorkers.

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento and more than two dozen labor leaders respond to recent unwarranted criticism of Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and the Assembly Majority